OPHTHALMIC SCRIBE

Ophthalmic Scribe

Department: Clinical Operations

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Chelsea Office

Reporting To: Kimberly Henry

Description

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

Schedule: MON - FRI 7:45 - 5p

What you will be doing

* Bring patients to and from exam rooms
* Perform detailed documentation of patient work ups and OD/MD comments in patient's electronic medical record
* Complete patient encounter form 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 which includes far acuity, near acuity, peripheral vision, depth perception, and color perception
* Examine eyes for abnormalities
* Perform other tests and measurements including A-scans, B-scans, fundus photography, corneal topography, HRTII and pachymetry
* Measures 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 & ocular medications
* Stay current with the latest technologies and medications and be able to answer general patient questions

What you know

Required

* 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

Desired

* Experience working as a Medical Scribe
* Electronic Medical Records (EMR) experience
* Knowledge of medical terminology
* Entry Level
* Typical has 0-3 years of experience

What you will receive

* 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

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