Clinical Scribe I

Job Description

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

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

Full-time