Ophthalmic Scribe - Part Time

About the role

Inland Eye Specialist is seeking an energetic, patient-focused, and team-oriented Ophthalmic Assistant to join our dynamic clinical team in Murietta, California. This position offers a consistent Monday–Wednesday schedule for someone seeking part-time work in a collaborative ophthalmic practice focused on exceptional patient care. You'll work alongside leading ophthalmologists and dedicated professionals who are passionate about improving vision and transforming lives every single day.

Responsibilities

• Make introductions and establish rapport with patients
• Initiate patient evaluation, documenting the chief complaint, history of present illness, review of systems, and all pertinent ocular findings accurately and in accordance with compliance guidelines
• Accurately and thoroughly document medical visits and procedures as they are being performed by the physician, and other procedures
• Communicate with patients regarding follow up care, surgeries, procedures, changes in schedule, signs and symptoms, surgery schedules
• Maintain and clean all ophthalmic equipment being used
• Document and apply correct ICD-10 and CPT Codes
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, with strong attention to detail
• Effectively navigate NextGen software or applicable EHR
• Complete requests for prescription refills as authorized by physician, with full documentation in patient chart
• Educate patients regarding administration of medications
• Check temperature of medical refrigerator daily
• Maintain and conduct inventory of medications and supplies
• Assist with maintenance of clinical examination equipment
• Clean surgical instruments in preparation for sterile processing
• Inspect instruments periodically for damage, send for repair, and request a replacement, as necessary
• Open and close exam lanes daily, ensuring equipment is wiped down in an appropriate manner and as per office procedures, battery powered instruments are seated properly in re-charge wells, slit lamps and projectors are switched off under covers
• Follow all safety procedures as per guidelines
• Prioritize building and maintaining a positive relationship with doctors and clinical colleagues
• Execute duties of position in a professional and courteous manner
• Handle sensitive information in a confidential manner
• Perform other tasks and duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate clearly and effectively with patients, staff, managers, and doctors
• Basic computer literacy required
• Highly energetic with a positive attitude
• Must be willing to travel to other offices occasionally to meet the demands of business
• Must be able to walk and stand for eight hours
• Must be able to type or write legibly in a dimly lit setting

Preferred qualifications

• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) preferred
• Certified Ophthalmic Scribe (OSC) preferred / Ability to obtain certification within one year of employment
• Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) preferred
• Two years as medical scribe preferred
• Knowledge of ophthalmology billing/coding strongly preferred
• NextGen or applicable EHR experience preferred

Pay & schedule

• Offered pay: $23–$24 per hour
• Consistent Monday–Wednesday schedule (part-time)