Job Description
Job Type
Full-time
Description
At
Heart of America Eye Care , we have an amazing job opportunity for an
Ophthalmic Medical Scribe . The primary goal is to increase the efficiency and productivity of the physician in the clinic setting. As a scribe, you must be able to anticipate physician needs, communicate clearly to patients and staff members, and effectively multi-task in order to facilitate clinic flow. Candidate should have previous Medical Scribe experience, preferably in the Ophthalmology field.
This is a Monday - Friday, day-shift position. No Weekends and No Holidays! We understand the importance of work-life balance and want our team members to thrive personally and professionally. In addition to a rewarding career, we offer a comprehensive wellness package that includes exciting benefits such as: - Excellent health insurance benefits to include counseling and support services
- Generous 401k matching program
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Employee Perk Package
- and more...
Some duties our Medical Scribe will be responsible:
- Consistently performs proper documentation of case history, confrontation visual fields, pupil evaluation, screening extra-ocular muscle function, visual acuity, assessment of angle depth, instillation of diagnostic pharmaceutical agents, amsler grid and other functions as directed by the clinical physician
- Accurately and thoroughly document ophthalmic exams and procedures as they are being performed by the physician.
- List all appropriate diagnoses and symptoms as well as follow-up instructions and prescriptions as directed by the physician
- Provide patients and/or family members with instructions for self-care and follow-up as directed by the physician
- Coordinate patient scheduling and monitor patient flow throughout the office, properly communicating delays
- Obtains eyeglass prescriptions via lensometer
- Performs patient testing accurately and effectively as directed by the clinical provider(s) i.e. Slit Lamp Exam, PAMS, Visual Fields, Color Test, Tonometry, OCT's, Fundus Photos, etc.
- If assigned to a retina specialist assists retina physician(s) with intraocular injections as needed
- Effectively communicates physician instructions to patients and documents accordingly
- Assists the physician with pharmacy calls, patient calls, etc.
- Ensures the scheduling template is being followed correctly
- Ensures all patient lanes are clean and well-stocked at the end of each day
- Ensures all equipment is turned off and covered properly at the end of the day
- Completes tech station duties daily
- Call in Rx's - Only certified ophthalmic techs can ERx. The exception is the tech can ERx if scribing for a doctor and the script is done under the doctor's name
- Always exhibits a professional demeanor with a positive enthusiastic attitude when representing the practice
- Maintains certification, where applicable, and continues to improve skills. Must attend in-service and webinar training seminars as directed by the Clinical Manager
Requirements
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or GED required
- Bachelor's degree or Associate Degree in a related field highly preferred
- Two years of ophthalmology scribe or technician experience preferred
- Must complete the home study ophthalmic program within six months of employment
- JCAHPO COA Certification required within 18 months of employment
- Prefer COT Certification
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES - Must have proficient computer skills
- Must be able to problem solve
- Must have excellent communication skills, proper grammar and writing capability
- Must be team-oriented
- Must be self-directed, highly motivated, able to multi-task and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Must be able to handle multiple projects at one time accurately and efficiently
- Must have exceptional interpersonal skills
- Must possess a caring, patient, and friendly attitude
- Must have complete knowledge of all forms (paper & electronic) that are used in the practice
- Must understand the anatomy & physiology of the eye
- Strong hospitality and communication skills
If you are seeking new adventures in patient care and have a passion for going above and beyond to ensure all our patients are given the best patient experience, then we want to hear from you... Apply Now!#INDCLINICAL
Job Tags
Holiday work, Full time, Day shift, Monday to Friday,