The primary goal of a Scribe is to increase the efficiency and productivity of the physician they are working for. The Scribe allows the doctor to focus on what is most important, the patient.

Responsibilities/Duties:

• Accurately and thoroughly document medical visits and procedures as they are being performed by the physician.
• Responsible for the operation of the Electronic Health Records (HER) of patients.
• Anticipate physician needs to facilitate the 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.
• Open and close exam rooms as needed.
• Help with testing and keep rooms filled to maintain flow of the clinic.
• Must be willing to travel between offices.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Minimum Demonstrated Skills:

• 2+ years of Optometric/Ophthalmic/Medical Scribe experience preferred. 
• Efficient in Electronic Health Record (EHR)/Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and ability to accurately record information.
• Good typing, spelling, grammar and oral communication skills.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology and accepted abbreviations.
• Computer proficiency and ability to quickly learn new applications.
• 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.
• Is energetic and empathetic with patients.
• Consistently display positive rapport with fellow employees.
• Cooperates with supervisory staff and physicians.
• Demonstrates flexibility in job assignment.

Essential Functions:

• Facilitate patient flow
• Gather information for patients’ visits
• Assist the doctor in preliminary testing
• Document/chart the doctor’s exams with patients in the Electronic Health Record (EHR)/Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
• Effectively communicate with patients, doctors and managers
• Answer inquiries through phone, email, and in-person request

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.