Job Description

Optometrist to Work as Medical Scribe

Position Title:

Optometrist (Remote Scribe & Documentation Support)

Reports To:

LASIK Surgeon and Ophthalmologist in America

Location:

Remote

Schedule:

Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays (U.S. EST overlap required)

Role Overview

We are seeking an

Optometrist

with excellent English proficiency to support our U.S.-based ophthalmology practice. The candidate will work as a

medical scribe

responsible for transferring

Heidi AI-generated notes

into our

Nextech EMR.

This position requires minimal data entry as the AI does most of the work but a skilled doctor is needed to ensure accuracy, completeness, and real-time clinical support.

The position also includes directly speaking with patients to collect medical histories, schedule follow up appointments, and send medications and speaking with doctors by phone and text massage to complete referral communications and coordinate key follow-up tasks.

This role is ideal for a detail-oriented medical professional who understands ophthalmic terminology and clinical workflows, and who can reliably deliver real-time documentation.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Documentation & Scribing

Review and translate

Heidi AI transcription output

into accurate

Nextech EMR notes

. Ensure all documentation is entered

in real time or within 1-2 hours

of the patient encounter on clinic days (Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday). When dictation is incomplete or fails, promptly

contact the physician in clinic

to clarify details and document the visit as completely as possible.
Communications

Draft and finalize

letters and text messages

to referring doctors, ensuring professional tone and clinical accuracy. Maintain consistency with practice-approved communication templates.
Care Coordination Support

Assign

medication refills, follow-up appointments, and patient instructions

to the appropriate staff in the EMR. Ensure smooth communication between physician and staff for post-visit actions.

Required Qualifications

Optometry experience

(current residents encouraged to apply). Strong knowledge of ophthalmology terms, diagnoses, and treatments.

Master-level English proficiency

(written and spoken); able to draft polished professional correspondence independently. Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in medical documentation. Ability to

work U.S. EST hours

on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays for live or nearly real time transcription support. Self-motivated, responsive, and capable of working independently in a remote setting.

Compensation

Competitive monthly salary based on experience. Opportunities for growth into broader medical billing, clinical support, or U.S. licensing pathways depending on interest and performance.
Job Type: Part-time Work from Home Position

Expected hours: 24 per week

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: ?50,000.00 - ?70,000.00 per month

Work Location: Remote