Ophthalmic Scribe

EyeCare Partners is the nation’s leading provider of clinically integrated eye care. The national network includes over 300 ophthalmologists and 700 optometrists serving patients in 18 states and 80 markets. For more information, visit www.eyecare-partners.com.

Location: Grandville, MI.

About the role

The primary goal of a Scribe is to increase the efficiency and productivity of the physician they are working for, allowing the doctor to focus on what is most important—the patient.

Responsibilities

• Accurately and thoroughly document medical visits and procedures as they are being performed by the physician.
• Operate the Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system for patients.
• Demonstrate a basic understanding of examination and procedure codes (ICD‑9) when inputting data into the EMR.
• Ensure accurate procedure coding/charges and correct diagnosis codes are used.
• Anticipate physician needs to facilitate the flow of the clinic.
• Open and close exam rooms as needed.
• Assist with testing and keep rooms filled to maintain clinic flow.
• Maintain discretion, tact, and modesty so as not to distract medical staff from patient care.
• Exhibit good judgment, organization, attention to detail, and self‑motivation.
• Travel between offices as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of medical terminology and accepted abbreviations.
• Efficient use of EMR with accurate recording of information.
• Strong typing, spelling, grammar, and oral communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate and cooperate with multiple members of the health‑care team.
• Organizational skills focused on tracking patient care and improving patient flow.
• Compliance with HIPAA confidentiality standards.
• Provides excellent, energetic, and empathetic patient care.
• Consistently displays positive rapport with fellow employees.
• Cooperates with supervisory staff and physicians.
• Demonstrates flexibility in job assignment.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum one year of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ophthalmic Scribe Certification (OSC) preferred but not required.
• Proficient keyboarding skills; experience with EMR and image‑management systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Computer proficiency and ability to quickly learn new applications.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent walking (75 %), sitting (50 %), and standing (50 %); regular bending, stooping, and reaching (25–50 %).
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull items up to 25 lb.
• Strong fine‑motor skills and full use of hands for constant grasping, writing/typing, and technology use.
• Visual and auditory acuity—including color, depth, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus—required 100 % of the time.
• Occasional driving or climbing may be necessary.