Medical Scribe- Bilingual Spanish- Modesto

Sacramento Native American Health Center, Inc; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 13 days/year

7 holidays/year

Scrub allowance

401k Fidelity plan

Medical insurance 95% premium

Dental, vision, life, accident plans

FSAs

Job summary

Sacramento Native American Health Center, Inc. is seeking a full-time ophthalmic assistant to join our retina specialty team. The role involves supporting physicians across multiple Northern California locations, maintaining accurate documentation and assisting with patient care.

The position offers on-site work with comprehensive benefits, on-the-job training, and opportunities to grow within a nationally recognized retina practice.

Qualifications

• Ability to type quickly and accurately in EHR
• Knowledge of ophthalmic pharmacology and treatments
• Understanding CPT codes, billable diagnoses, and billing documentation

Responsibilities

• Ensure documents signed and complete
• Spot audit visits for billing and completeness
• Prescription refills
• Maintain weekly calendar and replace Cidex
• Complete forms for physician (lab/radiology/surgery)
• Ensure HPI is completed
• Demonstrate appropriate ocular dressings and shields

Skills

Typing in EHR

Ophthalmic pharmacology

Communication

Tools

EHR software

Job description

• Base Pay $23.00 - $36.00 / Hour
• Employee Type Nonexempt FT

Description

Come and join our team! We are a local growing private medical practice specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with diseases of the retina and vitreous. We are looking for individuals who would like to establish a career in healthcare working with nationally recognized physicians. We provide on the job training giving you the ability to grow and advance your skills along with gaining innovative knowledge. Established in 1977, we have locations all over Northern California including Sacramento, Grass Valley, Roseville, Stockton, Modesto, Merced, Fairfield, Elk Grove, Folsom, Yuba City and Chico. Our physicians are nationally known, and we continue to be on the leading edge of retina care by utilizing the latest equipment and both participating in and designing new clinical trials to advance the state of care for retinal diseases. Join 250+ other team members working for our nationally recognized retina specialty practice in a fast paced, high volume medical office.

Responsibilities

• Ensure documentation is signed and complete
• “Spot audit” visits, i.e., know what documents are required for billing and ensure completeness
• Prescription refills
• Make sure Cidex is replaced weekly and maintain calendar
• Complete appropriate forms for physician, as needed, including, but not limited to, lab requisition, radiology requisition, surgery paperwork etc.
• Ensure HPI is completed
• Ability to demonstrate application of proper ocular dressings and shields

Requirements

• Ability to type quickly and accurately in EHR including correct spelling
• Basic ocular anatomy and physiology
• Knowledge of ophthalmic pharmacology including the types, strengths, actions and indications, contraindications and possible complications of the following: Anesthetics, Mydriatics and Cycloplegics, Miotics, Epinephrine, Beta Blockers, Steroids, Non-Steroidal, Anti Inflammatory, Antibiotics
• Knowledgeable in the common diagnoses along with their associated treatments and plans in the retinal specialty
• Knowledgeable in the physician’s preferences for various procedures as well as treatment plans, imaging orders, and follow up
• Understand and practice the fundamentals of asepsis
• Understand and explain surgical management of our common surgeries repairing the following: retinal detachment, retinal tear, macular hole, macular pucker, dislocated IOL, retained lens, vitreous hemorrhage and endophthalmitis
• Understanding of CPT codes, billable diagnoses, and documentation requirements for billing
• Must possess a valid California Driver’s License, proof of current auto insurance, and reliable transportation.
• Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle and sit for extended periods while driving to and from clinic locations as needed.

Physical Requirements

• Sitting and viewing computer screen for extended periods
• Keyboarding for extended periods
• Standing or walking, up to 75% of the timeLifting, reaching, and bending, often
• Close visual acuity required to perform duties such as viewing computer monitor, and determining accuracy and thoroughness of work

Summary

Full-time immediate employee benefits:
Paid Time Off (PTO) 13 days per year, as accrued.
7 Paid Holidays per year.
Scrub Allowance
Ability to participate in company 401k plan offered through Fidelity.
On the first of the month following 30 days of employment benefits:
Medical insurance – employer pays 95% of premium of base HMO plan for employee (dependent coverage available for purchase).
Group dental, vision, life, and accident plans available for purchase.
Flexible Spending Account participation available.
Allows pre-tax deferrals of amounts for medical, dental or vision premiums
Allows pre-tax deferrals for dependent care expenses, subject to limitations

After 90 days of employment – Paid Sick Leave of 5 days per year.

After one year of service – 401K Plan Safe Harbor contribution (3% of annual earnings) received after plan year ends.