Ophthalmic Scribe

Job Details:
Level: Entry
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Job Location:

Eye Associates Northwest Edmonds - Edmonds, WA 98026
• Position Type:
Full Time
• Education Level: High School
• Salary Range: $21.30 - $24.00 Hourly
• Travel Percentage:
Up to 50% local or overnight travel
• Job Category:
Health Care

The Ophthalmic Scribe is a valuable member of the eye care team, primarily responsible for assisting ophthalmologists and optometrists in documenting patient encounters and ensuring accurate medical records. Their role involves real-time transcription and administrative support during clinical visits. Scribes may assist with patient care as directed by the physician. These duties may include those of an Ophthalmic Assistant and/or Technician.

• Document patients accurately and efficiently in electronic health records (EHR) or other designated systems, capturing medical history, chief complaints, examination findings, and treatment plans.
• Strong typing and data entry skills with a focus on accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of patient records by reviewing documentation for inconsistencies, missing information, and proper coding.
• Prepare examination rooms, ensuring they are properly equipped with necessary instruments, supplies, and patient education materials.
• Adhere to legal and regulatory requirements, such as HIPAA guidelines, to maintain patient confidentiality and privacy.
• Collaborate closely with ophthalmologists/optometrists to transcribe and enter information via verbal or written communication into patient records, ensuring clarity, coherence, and adherence to established protocols.
• Demonstrate knowledge of medical coding and billing processes.
• May perform other duties as necessary.

• Completion of a medical scribe training program or previous experience as a medical scribe is preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with medical practice management and electronic medical record software.

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• IJCAHPO’s Ophthalmic Scribe Certification preferred but not required.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to stay focused.

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Medical, dental and vision benefits
• Paid Holidays
• Company paid life insurance
• 401(K)
• Paid mileage between practices during work hour
• On‑going education available including certification reimbursement
• Discount Programs Including Vision discounts on products and services

Qualifications for this position include the responsibilities and requirements described above.