American Vision Partners·Tempe, Arizona
The Scribe is responsible for documenting patient information into Electronic Health Records and assisting providers with coding and prescriptions. They also perform preliminary ophthalmic tests and ensure a smooth patient flow within the clinic.
Company Intro At American Vision Partners (AVP), we partner with the most respected ophthalmology practices in the country and integrate best-in-class management systems, operational infrastructure, and advanced technology to provide the highest quality patient care possible.
Our practices include Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center, Southwestern Eye Center, Retinal Consultants of Arizona, M&M Eye Institute, Abrams Eye Institute, Southwest Eye Institute, Aiello Eye Institute, Moretsky Cassidy Vision Correction, Wellish Vision Institute, West Texas Eye Associates and Vantage Eye Center.
We are focused on building the nation’s largest and most comprehensive eye care practices and currently operate more than 100 eye care centers in Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, California and Texas – including 25 ambulatory surgical centers.
At AVP we value teamwork, providing exceptional experiences, continuous improvement, financial strength, and hard work.
We are committed to providing best-in-class patient care, pioneering research and technology, and most importantly, rewarding and recognizing our employees!
Overview As a Scribe, you will work with our providers by documenting information into Electronic Health Record and gather important medical information from the patient, perform preliminary tests, and gather measurements while providing highest quality of care and an exceptional patient experience.
Scribes for the provider by coding and documenting the dictated information into the patient’s electronic medical record (EHR) Reviews patient visit details and preliminary work-up completed by Ophthalmic Technician to ensure completeness and accuracy prior to the provider exam Fills patient rooms as needed Reviews provider’s schedules to confirm patients are scheduled correctly Ensures the patient’s visit flows smoothly with the provider in the appropriate amount of time Generates medication prescriptions as directed from the provider through Erx Educates patients on ophthalmic conditions and consent for procedures and surgery Performs pretests including Goldmann Tonometry, extra-ocular muscle evaluation, confrontational visual fields, refractions, and lensometry as needed Communicates any clinic flow concerns with facilitator and management
High School Diploma or GED required COA, COT preferred Ophthalmology experience is a plus General knowledge of clinical and surgical procedure requirements Strong computer skills Detailed oriented, reliable and able to multi-task in a fast-paced, high-volume work environment Excellent verbal and written communication skills Flexible schedule working Monday through Friday Benefits & Perks Your health, happiness and your future matters! At AVP, we offer everything from medical and dental insurance, significant eye care discounts, child care assistance, pet insurance, continuing education funds, 401(k), paid holidays, PTO, Sick Time, opportunity for growth, and much more!
A High School Diploma or GED is required, while COA or COT certifications and ophthalmology experience are preferred. Candidates must possess strong computer skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
Market context
In Arizona, scribe roles in ophthalmology are typically tied to busy clinics that need support with documentation and patient flow. Competition can be stronger for candidates with COA or COT certification, ophthalmology experience, and solid computer skills, especially in fast-paced, high-volume settings. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then tailor your application to show accuracy, speed, and comfort with clinical workflow.
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