Ophthalmic Scribe​/Tech - Day Shift, Professions - Royal Oak

Position: Ophthalmic Scribe/Tech - Day Shift, ALL Professions Welcome - Royal Oak

Job Title

Ophthalmic Scribe/Tech – Day Shift, All Professions Welcome – Royal Oak, MI

About Eye Care Partners

Eye Care Partners is the nation’s leading provider of clinically integrated eye care. Our national network of over 300 ophthalmologists and 700 optometrists offers patients comprehensive vision services across 18 states and 80 markets, supporting a mission to enhance vision, advance eye care, and improve lives.

Position Overview

The Ophthalmic Scribe/Tech performs preliminary work‑up of patients in a clinic setting, provides support for physicians, and assists with examinations and treatments.

Key Responsibilities

• Functions as a scribe with knowledge of retina‑specific ophthalmology terminology.
• Proficient keyboarding, EMR, and image management system usage.
• Utilizes electronic mail and instant messaging systems.
• Prepares patients and rooms for treatments and minor procedures as directed by the physician.
• Obtains patient medical and ophthalmic history including medications, allergies, and family history.
• Identifies potential patient concerns and informs the Office Coordinator or physician.
• Measures and records visual acuity, refraction; performs preliminary refraction using objective equipment.
• Performs basic visual field testing and patient education as directed by the physician.
• Meets vital signs requirements; maintains scribe certification and completes computerized order entry under physician direction.
• Instills eye drops, assists with dressing, shields, and eye patches.
• Provides basic understanding of ICD‑9 coding for EMR input, ensuring accurate procedure coding and charges.
• Maintains clean, stocked examination, treatment, and laser rooms, updating drug counts.
• Provides consistent, excellent customer service and may consent patients for treatment and procedures.
• Performs OCT, assists physician with treatments, and assists with patient transfers.
• Travels to other locations as assigned.
• Completes other duties as assigned, including clerical functions such as filing, scheduling, cleaning, or stocking.

Requirements / Qualifications

• High School Diploma or higher.
• Strong attention to detail and expert keyboard (scribe) skills.
• Ability to spell medical terminology accurately; analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively with others (teamwork) and provide superior customer service to patients.

Work Schedule & Conditions

Work schedule typically Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m., with potential Saturday hours. Shift length is approximately 8 hours. The job involves moderate physical activity (standing, bending, sitting, walking), moderate exposure to body fluids, and possible hazardous chemicals.

Compensation & Status

FLSA Status:
Non‑exempt.

Relationships

Reports to Office Coordinator; all employees report to the company Administrator and Physician Partners. Directly supervises: N/A.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Eye Care Partners is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Contact

Please submit resumes through this website only. For assistance with the application, contact (636) 227‑2600.

Seniority Level

Associate

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Administrative;
Industry: Medical Practices

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