EyeSouth Partners

Physician-led MSO providing ophthalmology practice management

Medical Scribe

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationUpdated on Nov 14

Full-timeNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
Prior experience with medical terminology, documentation, and training in electronic medical record software is preferred.
The role requires a typing speed greater than 60 words per minute, advanced active listening, time management, and attention to detail.
The role requires confidentiality and professionalism.
The role requires the ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment.
Basic knowledge of ophthalmic and optometric examinations, procedures, pharmacology, and terminology is needed; this knowledge can be obtained through on-the-job training, with basic competency expected within the first 90 days.
Advanced knowledge of proper coding procedures is expected to develop within the first six months of hire.
Basic medical, ophthalmology, and optometry knowledge is required, with additional knowledge varying according to the doctor's subspecialty and patient types.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required.

Responsibilities

Document patient history, physical examinations, diagnoses, treatment plans, lab and imaging results, and prescriptions in real time during consultations.
Assist with electronic medical record and electronic health record navigation, entering orders, updating charts, and generating referral letters or prescriptions.
Review patient charts for completeness and accuracy and ensure documentation meets compliance standards, including HIPAA and audit requirements.
Assist with patient education about conditions as requested by the treating doctor or surgeon.
Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of exam rooms during the workday.
Comply with practice procedures and protocols and with state and federal regulations.
Determine whether documentation supports E/M or Eye Code, match applicable ICD-10 codes, and code in-office procedures based on documentation.
Report inventory and supply needs to leadership promptly for supply ordering.
Participate in daily team huddles and scheduled meetings as required.
Report potential or suspected errors to a supervisor or Compliance Officer.
Complete additional tasks or projects as needed to contribute to the team effort.

Desired Qualifications

Prior experience with medical terminology, documentation, and training in electronic medical record software.

Company Overview

The Eye Center of St. Augustine is proud to be the oldest and largest state of the art eye care center in the area offering the convenience of an eye center, a surgery center, and an optical shop all under one roof. With satellite locations in World Golf Village, Palm Coast, and Palatka, our board-certified doctors provide premier best in class care to patients across Northeast Florida. Our ophthalmic surgeons, perform cataract, laser, and ophthalmic plastic surgery on site in our state-of-the-art Eye Surgery Center. We are also able to provide eye examinations for adults as well as children over the age of seven while offering a full-service optical shop at each of our locations. We are a fast growing, patient-centered, compassionate team!

Position Summary

A medical scribe accompanies the doctor during patient visits to document interactions directly into the electronic medical record (EMR), allowing clinicians to focus fully on patient care. The medical scribe is responsible for real-time documentation of patient history, diagnoses, treatment plans, and other medical documentation as dictated by the assigned doctor for which the scribe is assisting. A medical scribe participates in patient care indirectly by working alongside the doctor or surgeon.

Responsibilities

Clinical

Real-time documentation of patient history, physical exams, diagnoses, treatment plans, lab/imaging results, and prescriptions during consultations.
Assist with EMR/EHR navigation, entering orders, updating charts, and generating referral letters or prescriptions.
Reviews patient chart to ensure completeness and accuracy of information; ensure documentation meets compliance standards (HIPAA, audits, etc.).
Assist with patient education regarding conditions as requested by the treating doctor or surgeon
Maintains cleanliness and orderliness of exam rooms during the workday.
Complies with all practice procedures and protocols. Complies with all State and Federal regulations.
Determine if documentation supports E/M vs/ Eye Code, match applicable ICD-10 codes, and appropriately code in-office procedures based on documentation.

Administrative

Report inventory and supply needs to leadership timely and as needed for supply ordering
Participate in daily team huddles and regularly scheduled meetings as planned and required.
Understand and accept responsibility to report potential or suspected errors to supervisor or Compliance Officer
Contribute to the team effort by completing additional tasks or projects as needed.
Maintain positive attitude consisting of cooperation, self-motivation, courtesy, and professionalism

Essential Skills

Basic knowledge of ophthalmic and optometric exams, procedures, pharmacology, and terminology can be obtained via on-the-job training Basic competency expected to develop within the first ninety (90) days. Advanced knowledge of proper coding procedures is expected to develop within the first six (6) months of hire. Medical Scribes require basic medical, ophthalmology and optometry knowledge as well as specific knowledge preferences/requirements based on doctor subspecialty and patient types.

In addition, a medical scribe is expected to have a typing speed of > 60 words per minute, advanced active listening skills, time management skills, and strong attention to detail.

A medical scribe must maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent

Prior experience with medical terminology, documentation, and training in an EMR software preferred
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Company Benefits

We offer a competitive benefits package to our employees:

Medical
Dental
Vision
401k w/ Match
HSA/FSA
Telemedicine
Generous PTO Package

We also offer the following benefits for FREE:

Employee Discounts and Perks
Employee Assistance Program
Group Life/AD&D
Short Term Disability Insurance
Long Term Disability Insurance

EyeSouth Partners is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

About the Company

EyeSouth Partners

Physician-led MSO providing ophthalmology practice management

EyeSouth Partners is a physician-led management services organization (MSO) for eye care, affiliating with ophthalmology and optometry practices. It handles non-clinical, administrative work so doctors can focus on medical and surgical eye care. The company provides capital for growth, technology investments, strategy, and operational support such as revenue cycle management, payer contracting, staffing, and doctor recruitment. Physicians remain clinically autonomous and keep their local brand identity while joining a larger network. EyeSouth differs from others by being doctor-led, maintaining clinical autonomy and local branding within a nationwide affiliate network, and pursuing growth through acquisitions and partnerships under private equity ownership. The goal is to grow a large, nationwide network of affiliated eye care practices and ambulatory surgery centers, improve practice operations, expand patient access, and provide financial security for staff and physicians.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Sandy Springs, GA
Founded: 2017

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