Ophthalmic Scribe Tier 3

Description

General Summary

The primary goal of a Scribe is to increase the efficiency and productivity of the physician they are working for. The Scribe allows the doctor to focus on what is most important, the patient.  

Essential Functions  

Accurately and thoroughly document medical visits and procedures as they are being performed by the physician  

Responsible for the operation of the electronic health records of patients  

Anticipate physician needs to facilitate the flow of the clinic  

Comply with HIPAA confidentiality standards when communicating patient information  

Open and close exam rooms as needed  

Help with testing and keep rooms filled to maintain flow of the clinic  

Must be willing to travel between offices  

Maintains and cleans all equipment being used

Perform job duties discreetly, allowing medical staff to focus on patient care  

Performs other duties as assigned  

Requirements

Job Specifications 

Typically has the following skills or abilities: 

1 year experience in healthcare or related field   

Efficient working with Electronic Health Records (EHR) and ability to accurately record information  

Good typing, spelling, grammar and oral communication skills  

Working knowledge of medical terminology and accepted abbreviations 

Computer proficiency and ability to quickly learn new applications  

Ability to coordinate and cooperate with multiple members of the healthcare team  

Organizational skills with focus on tracking patient care and improving patient flow  

Consistently display positive rapport with fellow employees  

Cooperate with supervisory staff and physicians  

Previous experience or training in medical documentation preferred  

Preferred Skills 

Knowledge and Skills Sets per Tier: 

Tier is based on knowledge and ability to do one or more of the following tasks: 

Tier 1:  Clinical assistant. 

Tier 2: Clinical assistant plus scribing skills or diagnostic testing. 

Tier 3: Clinical assistant, scribing skills in specialties or minors a plus, lasers, surgery, and work ups. 

Tier 4: Clinical assistant, scribing skills in specialties or minors a plus, lasers, surgery, and work ups and physician assistant/surgery. 

Tier 5: Certified Scribe.   

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