Ophthalmic Scribe, Professional Eye Care

About the role

Professional Eyecare Associates is seeking an Ophthalmic Scribe to join our team. We are committed to hiring team members who are dedicated to ensuring excellent vision care is provided to every patient. Our practice fosters a work culture which supports teamwork and builds upon the skills and talents of our employees. We value individuals of integrity who are positive, dependable, and flexible in their work. In return we provide a positive and supportive work culture, offer tremendous incentive opportunities, and support professional development.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Optometrist/Ophthalmologist by accompanying in the exam room to document the patient's medical findings, record for direct-patient care in the Electronic Health Record (EHR)
• Accompany the Doctor and patient during the exam to document medical findings and communication details in Electronic Medical Records
• Perform basic ocular screening and patient history
• Assist in the efficient movement/flow of patients through sequence and evaluation
• Medically assist the doctor through the patient examination; take dictation from the doctor
• Document patient findings for the Doctor in EHR
• Prepare examination rooms to provide all needed medications, forms, consents, and educational materials
• Coordinate special testing needs with technicians
• Accurately perform and document the following: confrontation visual fields, automated keratometry, automated lensometry, manual lensometry, basic pupil evaluation, anterior chamber depth exam and basic slit lamp exam, screening tonometry, visual acuity distance and near
• Assist Doctor with Schirmers
• Perform basic fundus photography (Mac, Disc and Diabetic Series) and basic refraction
• Communicate all doctor instructions to patients and/or other doctors' offices as directed; fax reports, letters, post op visits, etc., to referring doctors
• Maintain practice and patient confidentiality at all times
• Always exhibit professional demeanor while representing the practice
• Perform contact lens fitting and troubleshooting
• Help with medication and glasses prescriptions, minor procedures, and ophthalmic imaging
• Record patient histories and chief complaints
• Perform visual acuity, manual lensometry, refractometry, evaluation of extraocular muscles, affect pupillary defect, confrontation visual field, and angle assessment
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• 1 to 3 years of ophthalmic clinical experience
• Medical Assistant designation and/or Medical Scribe certification
• Knowledge of ophthalmic terminology and equipment
• Strong clinical knowledge of essential workflows in an ophthalmic setting
• Demonstrate a commitment to providing top-quality care
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail
• Exceptional interpersonal and patient facing skills
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
• Possess attributes that include excellent communication skills, time-management skills, self-motivation, and the ability to work independently and as a team to accomplish daily goals and objectives
• Treat all patients and co-workers in a professional, respectful manner
• Team oriented and self-motivated with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and remain calm in highly stressful daily situations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) designation

Pay

22.24 - 31.60