Virginia Eye Consultants·Norfolk, Virginia
The Ophthalmic Scribe is responsible for accurately documenting medical visits and procedures in the EMR to increase physician efficiency. They also manage exam room flow and assist with patient testing to maintain clinic productivity.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Accurately and thoroughly document medical visits and procedures as they are being performed by the Physician.
Responsible for the operation of the Electronic Medical Records (EMR) of patients.
Demonstrate a basic understanding of examination and procedure codes (ICD-9 codes) when inputting into the EMR system.
Ensure that accurate procedure coding/charges for all procedures/drugs for all patients and correct diagnosis codes are used.
Anticipate Physician needs to facilitate the flow of the clinic.
Open and close exam rooms as needed.
Help with testing and keep rooms filled to maintain flow of the clinic.
Must be discreet, tactful, and modest in performance of the duties so as not to distract medical staff from patient care.
Good judgment, organization ability, attention to detail, and ability to be self-motivated are especially important.
Must be willing to travel between offices.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Working knowledge of medical terminology and accepted abbreviations. Efficient in using EMR and ability to accurately record information. Good typing, spelling, grammar and oral communication skills. Communication skills and the ability to coordinate and cooperate with multiple members of the health care team. Organizational skills with focus on tracking patient care and improving patient flow. Must comply with HIPAA confidentiality standards when communicating patient information. Provides excellent patient care and is energetic and empathetic with patients. Consistently displays positive rapport with fellow employees. Cooperates with supervisory staff and Physicians. Demonstrates flexibility in job assignment.
LICENSES AND CREDENTIALS Ophthalmic Scribe Certification (OSC) certification is preferred, but not required.
SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGY Requires proficient keyboarding skills, use of Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and image management system. Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook. Computer proficiency and ability to quickly learn new applications.
Full Benefits Package - Medical, Vision, Dental and Life Insurance 401k + Employer Matching Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays Paid Maternity Leave Optical Education Reimbursement Competitive Base Pay
If you need assistance with this application, please contact (636) 227-2600. Please do not contact the office directly – only resumes submitted through this website will be considered.
EyeCare Partners is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of related experience or training. Proficiency in medical terminology, EMR systems, and basic computer applications is required.
Market context
Support-services roles in Virginia are often tied to steady staffing needs in clinics, hospitals, and other care settings, especially when teams need dependable help with patient flow and day-to-day operations. This role is competitive because it asks for a high school diploma, three years of clinical experience, current AHA BLS, and a recognized Medical Assistant Certification, while offering medical, dental, vision, retirement savings, and paid time off. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your certification status and clinical experience match before applying.
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