Ophthalmic Scribe

The Ophthalmic Scribe is responsible for supporting the physician by preparing exam room and appropriate equipment, preparing patients for provider examination by performing and recording appropriate diagnostics, reviewing and recording patient medical history, accurately scribing all patient encounters including consultations and/or discussions with approved family members, referring providers, and or PCP, documenting the patient encounter, and coordinating patient care as directed by the treating provider to allow for proper diagnosis and treatment of patients’ conditions.   

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Perform and record results of basic ocular screening and patient history including Manual refractions, Lensometry, Tonometry, Visual Fields, OCTs, Amsler grids, Muscle Testing, Pupil Exams, Topography
• Assist in the efficient movement/flow of patients through sequence and evaluation.
• Medically assist the doctor through the patient examination.
• Scribe and document for the doctor.
• Prepare examination rooms to provide all needed medications, forms, consents and educational materials.
• Coordinate special testing needs with technicians and surgical needs with the surgical counselors.
• Create a sterile environment using sterile technique.
• Assist doctor with patient calls, pharmacy calls, etc; return all patient phone calls the same day received.
• Communicate all doctor instructions to patients and/or other doctors’ offices as directed; fax reports, letters, post op visits, etc., to referring doctors.
• Provide assistance to other clinic personnel as needed.

Supervisory Responsibility:

• Ophthalmic Scribe reports to Technician Supervisor or designee
• No direct Reports

Working Conditions and Environmental/Physical Demands:

• Standing/walking 95% of the day to perform the essential job duties.
• Full body rotation (i.e., bending, stooping, twisting, etc.)
• Ability to lift at least 20lbs.
• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Position/Type/ Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time onsite position and core hours of work and days are Monday through Friday, and generally 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Potential for evening and weekend hours as required.

Travel:

Travel between clinic locations is required and scheduled at the discretion of the clinical managers or designee. 

Qualifications:

• Minimum of one year experience working as an ophthalmic scribe
• Ability to navigate EHR software system
• Working knowledge of ophthalmic and medication terminology, equipment and CPT and ICD-10 coding
• Working knowledge of basic Ocular anatomy
• Certification preferred by not required

Skills and Abilities:

• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Proven quality experience as demonstrated through historical work/achievements
• Excellent verbal, written communication, and presentation skills
• Highly developed organizational skills; comfortable working under time sensitive deadlines
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office: Outlook, and Word