FULL-TIME OPHTHALMIC SCRIBE

Great Opportunity to Join a Fantastic Place to Work! Suburban Associates in Ophthalmology (SAO) , a leading and well-established ophthalmology practice serving the Northwest Suburban Chicago area, is looking for a Full-Time Ophthalmic Scribe to join our growing team. This is a great opportunity to join a fantastic practice and a truly great place to work. We are proud of our supportive team environment, highly respected physicians, and many long-term employees who have built their careers with SAO. We are looking for a motivated, dependable, and enthusiastic individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced medical environment and wants the opportunity to learn, grow, and become an important part of our clinical team. This is a full-time position with the ability to work at our Arlington Heights, Elk Grove Village, and Hoffman Estates locations based on physician schedules. The position includes two Saturday mornings per month . What You'll Do As an Ophthalmic Scribe, you will work directly alongside our ophthalmologists and play an important role in both the physician and patient experience.

Responsibilities include:

Accompanying the physician during patient examinations Accurately documenting patient encounters in the electronic health record (EHR) Documenting examination findings, diagnoses, treatment plans, and physician instructions Preparing and updating patient charts throughout the visit Assisting physicians with maintaining an efficient patient schedule and workflow Reviewing charts for completeness and accuracy Entering medication and prescription information as directed by the physician Assisting with orders, referrals, testing documentation, and follow-up instructions Communicating effectively with technicians, reception, scheduling, and other clinical staff Helping ensure an efficient and positive experience for our patients Maintaining patient confidentiality and complying with HIPAA requirements What We're Looking For Previous medical scribe or ophthalmology experience is preferred but not required Strong computer and typing skills Excellent attention to detail Ability to multitask in a busy clinical environment Strong written and verbal communication skills Dependable and organized Positive, professional, and team-oriented attitude Interest in healthcare and ophthalmology Ability to learn medical terminology and ophthalmic documentation We are willing to train the right person who has the attitude, work ethic, and desire to learn. Why Join SAO? SAO is a great place to work and build a career. We value our employees and believe in providing opportunities to learn, develop new skills, and grow within the practice.

Our full-time benefits package includes:

Competitive compensation based on experience Medical and dental insurance Vacation and sick time accruals 401(k) and profit sharing Continuing education opportunities Training and professional development Annual vision examinations Discounts on glasses and contact lenses The opportunity to work directly with experienced and highly respected ophthalmologists A supportive team environment with many long-term employees Opportunities for continued growth within the practice If you are looking for more than just a job and want to build your career with an established, growing ophthalmology practice that is truly a great place to work, we would love to meet you. Come grow your career with Suburban Associates in Ophthalmology!sociates in Ophthalmology offers an excellent compensation and benefits package including vacation & sick time accruals, medical & dental insurance, yearly vision exams, discounted glasses/contact lenses, continuing education as well as 401k and profit sharing. Also, you get to work with a great team!

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

From $18.50 per hour

Benefits:

Paid time off

Work Location:

In person