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-Wed-Thurs-Fri 8:00-5:00
Tuesday 8-8 rotating
Must be willing to travel to other NEOES locations as needed
What you will be working on
- 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 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
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
- Proficient in all Scribe I duties; as well as OT-1 duties; has more than 1 year of experience
• Typical has 1-3 years of experience