Medical Scribe - Ophthalmology (Part Time)
About the role
Specialize in charting physician-patient encounters in detail, with a specific knowledge and use of medical and ophthalmic terminology.
Obtain accurate and detailed patient history.
Construct charts using the SOAP (subjective, objective, assessment/plan) method.
Navigate Citrix Receiver and utilize PowerChart to communicate with patients and staff.
Utilize PowerChart for ordering proposals for ancillary testing and fulfilling prescription refill requests for patients.
Utilize Zeiss and Forum for ophthalmic imaging.
Be compliant with infection control, basic sanitation/sterile protocol, and HIPAA.
Be able to perform basic patient care- a full ophthalmic workup exam including obtaining intraocular pressure, Visual Acuity, visual fields (confrontational and automated), etc.
Utilize machinery for diagnostic testing (OCT, HVF, Goldman VF).
Be able to Answer/transfer phone calls, faxing/copying, entering lab/diagnostic testing results, record bedside procedures, provide assistance with minor procedures (within physician’s discretion).
Input intraocular lens measurements for physician use in the OR (ORA).
Responsibilities
- Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Up to 20 hours per week.
Qualifications
- A high school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge or abilities can be acquired is necessary.
- Six (6) months experience as a Medical Scribe or 6 months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Pay
Salary Range: $15.00 - $19.00 hourly
Schedule
Shift Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.