Ophthalmic Scribe (Retina)

Immediate opening for an Ophthalmic Scribe at a well-respected medical-surgical retina specialty practice in Santa Rosa. We are seeking a detail-oriented, team player to join our busy and dynamic office.

Our team is hardworking and fun-loving, dedicated to providing high-quality care to our patients. Our physicians are highly respected in the field and foster a positive, supportive work environment.

The Ophthalmic Scribe (Certified or Non-Certified) assists physicians by documenting, per the provider’s instructions and patient encounters in real-time, including medical history, exam and testing findings, and treatment plans, to improve efficiency and accuracy in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Core Responsibilities

• Real-time documentation of patient encounters, including detailed ophthalmic history, exam findings, imaging interpretation, procedures, and treatment plans.
• Maintain accurate laterality (OD/OS) and procedure documentation
• Review and prep charts in advance (OCT, FA, fundus photography, prior injection history and treatment intervals).
• Accurately document high-volume intravitreal injection visits and associated op-reports and consent forms.
• Enter orders, diagnoses (ICD-10), and procedure (CPT) codes under physician direction.
• Maintain clinic flow by staying aligned with physician pace and adjusting as needed.
• Ensure documentation throughout the EHR supports billing, compliance, and medical necessity.
• Processes prescription refill requests
• Added Ophthalmic Technician duties as needed

What We’re Looking For

• Prior retina scribing experience required.
• Prior experience with DoctorSoft EHR strongly preferred.
• Excellent typing speed (minimum ~60+ WPM) with high accuracy.
• Strong grasp of medical terminology; ophthalmic and retina knowledge expected.
• Able to keep pace with high-volume physicians and maintain accuracy during extended clinic sessions.
• Detail-oriented, dependable, and able to stay focused for extended clinic sessions.

Schedule

• Monday–Friday, full clinic days, some overtime
• Must be available for variable clinic shifts.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience.
• Health, dental, and life insurance.
• Vacation/sick/person paid time off.
• Retirement plan.

To Apply
Submit resume with relevant experience.

Pay: From $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Experience:

• retina scribe: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person