Ophthalmic / Ophthalmology Scribe

Mittleman Eye; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous monthly benefit package

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Discount on eye products and services

Job summary

Mittleman Eye Center in West Palm Beach is seeking a responsible Medical Scribe to assist doctors by recording real-time notes into the electronic health record during patient visits.

You will accompany physicians, document patient histories, medications, allergies, and exam findings, transcribe diagnoses and tests, and support the administrative team to keep daily operations running smoothly. Experience with EMR systems and Microsoft Office is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in management with 1 year of experience.
• An associate degree with 3 years of experience in the healthcare field is acceptable.
• Graduating from a medical assistant program is a plus.
• In lieu of a degree, specialized certifications COA, COT, COMT with at least 2 years of experience are acceptable.
• Advanced organizational and detail-oriented skills.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments at once.
• Proficiency in using electronic medical records systems and Microsoft office.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assemble medical record documentation/charts for physicians.
• Listen, observe, and accurately document real-time interactions between healthcare providers and their patients.
• In the exam room, record detailed information into the electronic medical record (EMR) on a laptop or computer.
• Accompany physicians on patient visits, transcribing dictations of patient medical, social, and familial histories, medications, allergies, findings from physical examinations and procedures, and physician recommendations.
• Transcribe diagnoses, symptoms, and results of laboratory and radiographic tests and pending orders for referrals, tests, medications, and procedures as directed by physician.
• Help with room loading and expediting as required.
• Support the administrative team with additional tasks as needed to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Inform visitors of safety rules and practice as they are ready to leave.
• Collaborate with other members of the department to ensure a smooth daily operation of the practice.
• Help with other tasks assigned by the manager.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in management

Associate degree in healthcare

Medical assistant program

COA/COT/COMT certifications

Tools

EMR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mittleman Eye Center (MEC) isa comprehensive eye care practice serving the greater West Palm Beach and Jupiter communities. With over 50 years of experience in the field, we offer eye exams, consultations, optical and all general ophthalmology. We offer advanced cataract and refractive surgeries, glaucoma treatment, and retina. At Mittleman Eye, we exemplify the core values of Respect, Excellence, Consistency, Adaptability, Sustainability and Efficiency. We hold our employees to the highest standards of morals and character.

Job Description

We are looking for a responsibleand detail-oriented Medical Scribe to assist our doctors. This talented person will be responsible fortranscribing information during clinical visits in real time into electronic health records (EHRs) under physician supervision and make sure that all data is checked for accuracy and any discrepancies are noted.

Duties & Responsibilities

Report to OBS Manager

• Prepare and assemblemedicalrecord documentation/charts for physicians.
• Listen, observe, and accurately document real-time interactions between healthcare providers and their patients.
• In the exam room, record detailed information into the electronic medical record (EMR) on a laptop or computer.
• Accompany physicians on patient visits, transcribing dictations of patient medical, social, and familial histories, medications, allergies, findings from physical examinations and procedures, and physician recommendations.
• Transcribe diagnoses, symptoms, and results of laboratory and radiographic tests and pending orders for referrals, tests, medications, and procedures as directed by physician.
• Help with room loading and expediting as required.
• Support the administrative team with additional tasks as needed to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Inform visitors of safety rules and practice as they are ready to leave.
• Collaborate with other members of the department to ensure a smooth daily operation of the practice.
• Help with other tasks assigned by the manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in management with 1 year of experience.
• An associate degree with 3 years of experience in the healthcare field is acceptable.
• Graduating from a medical assistant program is a plus.
• In lieu of a degree, specialized certifications such COA, COT, COMT with at least 2 years of experience are acceptable.
• Advanced organizational and detail-oriented skills .
• Ability to handle multiple assignments at once.
• Proficiency in using electronic medical records systems and Microsoft office.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in handling sensitive patient information.
• Generous monthly benefit package
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Discount on eye products and services

Professional skills

• Ability to work under pressure and in a high-speed environment.
• Good written and verbal communication.
• Basic understanding of medical terminology.
• Ability to multitask and well organized.