Ophthalmic Scribe - Retina Specialist

At Prado Vision, a Sight
360 company, we are building West Central Florida’s premier destination for fully-integrated ophthalmology, medical optometry, and optical retail services. We believe sight is our most important sense and are dedicated to care for our patient’s sight every day, bringing multidisciplinary teams together for a seamless, 360‑degree vision care experience.

The Ophthalmic Scribe – Retina positions you to support physicians by preparing exam rooms, performing and recording diagnostics, documenting patient encounters, and coordinating care to facilitate proper diagnosis and treatment of patients’ conditions.

Summary Objective:
The Ophthalmic Scribe – Retina is responsible for supporting the physician by preparing exam room and appropriate equipment, preparing patients for provider examination by performing and recording appropriate diagnostics, reviewing and recording patient medical history, accurately scribing all patient encounters including consultations and/or discussions with approved family members, referring providers, and or PCP, documenting the patient encounter, and coordinating patient care as directed by the treating provider to allow for proper diagnosis and treatment of patients’ conditions.

• Perform and record results of basic ocular screening and patient history including Manual refractions, Lensometry, Tonometry, Visual Fields, OCTs, Amsler grids, Muscle Testing, Pupil Exams, Topography
• Assist in the efficient movement/flow of patients through sequence and evaluation
• Medically assist the doctor through the patient examination
• Scribe and document for the doctor
• Prepare examination rooms to provide all needed medications, forms, consents and educational materials
• Coordinate special testing needs with technicians and surgical needs with the surgical counselors
• Create a sterile environment using sterile technique
• Assist doctor with patient calls, pharmacy calls, etc.; return all patient phone calls the same day received
• Communicate all doctor instructions to patients and/or other doctors’ offices as directed; fax reports, letters, post‑op visits, etc., to referring doctors
• Provide assistance to other clinic personnel as needed
• Other duties as assigned by manager or designee

• Ophthalmic Scribe reports to Technician Supervisor or designee
• No direct reports

• This is a full‑time position with core hours Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Potential for evening and weekend hours as required

• Travel to multiple locations is required

• Minimum of one year experience working as an ophthalmic scribe
• Ability to navigate EHR software systems
• Working knowledge of ophthalmic and medication terminology, equipment, and CPT/ICD‑10 coding
• Working knowledge of basic ocular anatomy
• Certification preferred but not required

• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Proven quality experience as demonstrated through historical work/achievements
• Excellent verbal, written communication, and presentation skills
• Highly developed organizational skills; comfortable working under time‑sensitive deadlines
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office:
  Outlook and Word

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• PTO (begins to accrue from first day of employment)
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Scrub Reimbursement Program
• COA/COT Certification and Recertification reimbursement

20‑23 Hourly Wage (Compensation commensurate with experience; onsite skills assessment required prior to offer)

St. Petersburg, FL – $18.00‑$29.00 (2 days ago)