Optometric Scribe

About the role

The Scribe assists the doctor by transcribing appropriate data into the patient medical record during the patient exam in order to optimize the doctor’s time with patients. This position will also assist the technician by performing various administrative and clinical functions, including obtaining patient histories, performing preliminary and ancillary testing, scheduling patients, and preparing the exam room.

Responsibilities

• Accurately enter information into EHR as dictated by the doctor.
• Assist optometrist and ophthalmologist with patient procedures.
• Escort the patient to Optical and introduce to the Optician, reiterating the doctor’s recommendations.
• Cookordinate patient scheduling and monitor patient flow throughout the office, properly communicating delays.
• Prepare exam room by cleaning instruments and maintaining inventory of medications and supplies.
• Provide a safe, clean, organized and inviting environment for both patients and staff.
• Perform other duties and assume various responsibilities as determined by leadership.

Supplementary Responsibilities

• Depending upon the patient volume and/or patient flow, you may be required to perform the following tasks:
• Prepare patients for eye examinations and vision therapy; confidentially instruct patients about medications, tests, and procedures.
• Perform various vision and diagnostic tests.
• Collect patient medical history and enter data into EHR.
• Aid in answering the telephone, scheduling appointments, and effectively maintaining appointment books for doctors, as well as assist in completing recalls.
• Occasional travel to support other offices may be requested.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Previous experience in optometry is preferred.

Qualifications

• Proficient in EHR, including exceptional keyboarding skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Quality of work reflects efficiency and accuracy.
• To obtain knowledge and skills on the job or through educational courses.
• A strong commitment to helping people.
• Polite, professional, and courteous.
• Able to lead, motivate and promote a team environment.
• Proactive, adaptable, with the ability to work under pressure to accomplish projects and meet deadlines in a fast paced environment.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Physical Activity: Standing for sustained periods of time, Stooping, Grasping, Lifting, Talking, Hearing.
Physical requirements: Light work. Must be able to lift up to 15 lbs on a regular basis from floor to waist, 5 lbs from waist to shoulder, and 5 lbs from shoulder to overhead.
The worker is required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.