Clinical Scribe

About the role

As an Ophthalmic Scribe you will work alongside a physician, dictating into the patient's chart and assisting with minor in-office procedures.

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 7:55 AM – 5:00 PM.

Responsibilities

• Bring patients to and from exam rooms
• Perform detailed documentation of patient work-ups and OD/MD comments in the patient's electronic medical record
• Complete patient encounter forms based on determined diagnosis
• Apply drops to anesthetize, dilate, or medicate eyes
• Provide chair-side physician assistance and administer treatment as allowed and ordered by the physician
• Review care instructions with patients
• Complete a detailed patient history including past medical history, family medical history, and chief complaint
• Check patient's visual acuity, including far acuity, near acuity, peripheral vision, depth perception, and color perception
• Examine eyes for abnormalities
• Perform tests and measurements including A-scans, B-scans, fundus photography, corneal topography, HRTII, and pachymetry
• Measure intraocular pressure of eyes (glaucoma test)
• Read patient's eyeglass prescription with automated lensometry
• Prep exam rooms for treatment
• Maintain patient confidentiality following HIPAA regulations
• Demonstrate basic knowledge of eye anatomy, disease, symptoms, and ocular medications
• Stay current with the latest technologies and medications and be able to answer general patient questions

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Valid driver's license and ability to drive a motor vehicle
• Efficient computer skills and ability to type 40+ words per minute

Qualifications (Desired)

• Experience working as a Medical Scribe
• Electronic Medical Records (EMR) experience
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Proficient in all Scribe I and Scribe II duties, as well as OT I-II skills, with more than 2 years of experience
• Typically has 2–5+ years of experience

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Robust benefit package including medical, dental, life, and disability (short- and long-term) insurance
• Generous paid time off (PTO) program
• Seven (7) company-paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Uniform reimbursement
• An organization focused on People, Passion, Purpose, and Progress
• Inspirational culture