Job Description

Are you looking to advance your career with a leader in General Ophthalmology? Are you ready to be part of our team of champions? If so, we seek a passionate Scribe to join our growing Lower Manhattanteam at Vitreous Retina Macula Consultants of New York (VRMNY). If you are strong in compliance, looking to expand your knowledge, gain valuable experience, and build meaningful relationships, we invite you to join our team. Our ideal candidate is innovative, motivated, and enjoys a fast-paced work environment that thrives on passion. 

About VRMNY

The most trained and awarded Ophthalmologists and Retina specialists at Vitreous Retina Macula Consultants of New York are internationally-renowned leaders in diagnosing and treating retinal diseases who work together to provide efficient and effective patient service. As leading eye doctors and the best-rated retina specialists, we believe in the highest level of patient care.

We serve as the largest retina practice in the New York Metropolitan area, conveniently located in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Westchester. VRMNY is full of opportunity, excitement, strong minds, and great people. If you’re looking for a collaborative, people-centric environment where you can make a difference in the lives of others, you’ll fit right in.

If you want to be a part of an award-winning practice, please review the responsibilities and qualifications needed below and apply.

Responsibilities:

• Acquaint yourself with all new and established patients, providing plan/setting expectations for visit and guide patients to examination rooms
• Assist the physician with documentation of the patients’ medical record
• Accompanies the physician into the exam room to transcribe the history of the examination as given by the patient and the physician
• Under the direction of the physician, transcribes the impression and plan, results of tests, prescriptions, and orders
• Documents and aids in any procedural set that may be performed by the physician
• Document all history and testing information accurately and consistently
• Summarize all exam details from physician into patients’ electronic chart, including but not limited to: proper charting of examination, additions to chief complaint, physician assessment and recommendations for treatment
• Other duties as assigned or directed by your supervisor

Required Qualifications:

• Experience as a medical scribe is required. Ophthalmology experience preferred.
• You should be able to communicate professionally, be comfortable working in a medical environment, be highly organized, have a strong customer service background, possess excellent computer and organizational skills, and champion a welcoming/friendly demeanor
• Knowledge of Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and Medical Terminology
• Working knowledge of eye anatomy, retina disease, and ocular medications
• Basic to advanced computer skills required
• Strong written and verbal communication

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate Degree or higher/ equivalent working experience

Salary: $21.00 - $27.00 per hour, depending on experience

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental Insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Tuesday-Saturday