Ophthalmic Scribe

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare exam rooms and EMR charts per physician preferences
• Accurately document patient-provider interactions in real time
• Enter diagnoses, prescriptions, testing, and medication orders
• Perform ophthalmic testing and procedures, including:
• Visual acuity & auto-refraction
• Tonometry
• Pupils & dilation
• OCT, VF, HRT, B-scan
• Pachymetry, corneal topography, keratometry
• Administer eye drops/ointments
• Audit charts for accuracy and compliance
• Educate patients on procedures, medications, and follow-up care
• Provide exceptional, white-glove patient service

What You’ll Need

• 2+ years of medical/ophthalmic scribing experience
• Advanced knowledge of medical coding
• Cross-training across ophthalmology specialties preferred
• Strong EMR documentation skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to stay calm and organized in a busy clinic
• Knowledge of ocular pharmacology (anesthetics, steroids, antibiotics, mydriatics, cycloplegics, etc.) is a plus

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, sit, and occasionally lift up to 10 lbs.