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Medical Scribe (Ophthalmology)

Bethesda, MD, United States

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Job description

Working at JHU

Affiliated Office Address
Bethesda, MD, United States
Requisition ID
120883
Date Created
April 09, 2026
Job Function
Health Care
Exempt Status
Non-Exempt
Shift Type
Full Time
Schedule
Monday-Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm-28 hours with flexibility
Worksite
04-MD:School of Medicine Campus
Work Modality
On-site: 90-100% of hours worked on-site

The Ophthalmology Department is seeking a Medical Scribe who will ensure complete and accurate capture of medical information as spoken/instructed verbatim by the clinician. This role will assist the clinician in navigating the electronic health record. Accompanying the clinician in all approved patient care locations. At no time is the scribe performing independent clinical judgment or direct patient care.



Specific Duties & Responsibilities

  • Accompany the clinician into patient exam areas for the purpose of accurately documenting the clinician’s encounter with the patient as described by the clinician.
  • Seek real-time clarification of all information entered in the medical record.
  • List diagnosis and symptoms, as well as follow-up instructions and prescriptions as mentioned by the clinician.
  • Enter orders, including diagnostic testing and medications which are pended and require clinical approval to activate.
  • Document procedures performed and described by the clinician.
  • Invoke the organization’s approved scribe statement for each clinical note.
  • Complete all scribe duties before leaving the patient care area.
  • Maintain professional appearance and conduct at all times.
  • Participate in clinical research activities at the direction of the clinician.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.



Minimum Qualifications
  • High School diploma or equivalent.
  • Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.



Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Disciplines such as Human Anatomy, Physiology, Medical Terminology, Nursing, etc.
  • Six months’ experience as a medical scribe, medical transcriptionist or other related job in a medical office.

Classified Title: Medical Scribe
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CB
Starting Salary Range: $15.40 - $23.25 HRLY ($20.00-21.28/hour targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm-28 hours with flexibility
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: School of Medicine Campus
Department name: SOM Oph Satellites
Personnel area: School of Medicine

Total Rewards
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

Education and Experience Equivalency
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

Applicants Completing Studies
Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

Background Checks
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

Diversity and Inclusion
The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

EEO is the Law
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

Accommodation Information
If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit: https://accessibility.jhu.edu/.

Vaccine Requirements
Johns Hopkins University requires all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry.

The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.

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