Dedicated Assistant (Pre-med)

Responsibilities

• Greet and guide patients to examination rooms
• Aquaint yourself with all new and established patients, providing plan/setting expectations for visit
• Maintain a smooth and seamless flow of patients to examination rooms
• Document all history and testing information accurately and consistently
• Updating and filing patient’s medical records including lab results and outside medical records
• 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
• Observe patient and physician during exam and assist as needed or when appropriate
• Maintain awareness of the patients verbal and nonverbal communication when the physician is providing instructions, as you may need to repeat the information or provide educational materials for the patient to review at home
• Ensure patient understands all verbal and written instruction from physician
• Aid physician in patient care and minor surgical procedures in examination room
• Add diagnosis in patients electronic chart and ensure codes match diagnosis for billing purposes
• Guide patient to front desk after completion of the exam and ensure proper follow-up appointments are scheduled
• E-prescribe new and renew prescription medications as directed by physician
• Coordinating patient care with co-managing specialists and laboratory services
• Handling physicians’ e-mail correspondence relating to patient care
• Sending secure e-mails to referring doctors regarding mutual patients’ care management
• Checking and responding to e-mails twice a day minimum
• Coordinating time to meet with designated physician to address any outstanding issues
• Perform other duties as assigned by Physician, Clinic Manager, Supervisor and/or Director of Operations

Qualifications

• College degree preferred
• Minimum of 1 year experience as an Ophthalmic Scribe
• Completion of medical terminology and/or ophthalmic terminology courses
• Scribe certification (preferably Certified Ophthalmic Assistant and/or Ophthalmic Scribe Certification) preferred, should obtain within 6 months
• Valid CPR certification
• Physical Abilities: Must be able to move frequently from standing and sitting depending on exam room configuration during clinic sessions. Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to type or write legibly in a dimly lit setting. Must be able to hear softly spoken words. Must be able to add support for patients getting in and out of exam chairs. Lifting required up to 30 pounds. Regularly required to communicate with patients, staff and medical providers. Open availability to work, including early mornings and late evenings