Ophthalmic Scribe - EMR & Patient Flow Champion

Cincinnati Eye Institute; Blue Ash (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cincinnati Eye Institute in Blue Ash, OH is seeking an Ophthalmic Scribe to support the Ophthalmology team. The scribe will accurately document medical visits and assist with EMR operations to improve patient flow and clinic efficiency.

Ideal candidates have strong medical terminology knowledge, EMR proficiency, and excellent written and verbal communication. HIPAA confidentiality and professional coordination with physicians are essential.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of medical terminology and accepted abbreviations.
• Efficient in using EMR and ability to accurately record information.
• Good typing, spelling, grammar and oral communication skills.
• Communication skills and the ability to coordinate and cooperate with multiple members of the health care team.
• Organizational skills with focus on tracking patient care and improving patient flow.
• Must comply with HIPAA confidentiality standards when communicating patient information.
• Provides excellent patient care and is energetic and empathetic with patients.
• Consistently displays positive rapport with fellow employees.
• Cooperates with supervisory staff and Physicians.
• Demonstrates flexibility in job assignment.

Responsibilities

• Accurately and thoroughly document medical visits and procedures as they are being performed by the Physician.
• Responsible for the operation of the Electronic Medical Records (EMR) of patients.
• Demonstrate a basic understanding of examination and procedure codes (ICD-9 codes) when inputting into the EMR system.
• Ensure that accurate procedure coding/charges for all procedures/drugs for all patients and correct diagnosis codes are used.
• Anticipate Physician needs to facilitate the flow of the clinic.
• Open and close exam rooms as needed.
• Help with testing and keep rooms filled to maintain flow of the clinic.
• Must be discreet, tactful, and modest in performance of the duties so as not to distract medical staff from patient care.
• Good judgment, organization ability, attention to detail, and ability to be self-motivated are especially important.
• Must be willing to travel between offices.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Medical terminology

EMR proficiency

Typing speed

Oral communication

Team coordination

Organizational skills

HIPAA compliance

Patient care

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Professionalism

Education

High school diploma or GED

Ophthalmic Scribe Certification (OSC)

Tools

EMR systems

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

The Cincinnati Eye Institute in Blue Ash, OH is seeking an Ophthalmic Scribe to support the Ophthalmology team. The scribe will accurately document medical visits and assist with EMR operations to improve patient flow and clinic efficiency.

Ideal candidates have strong medical terminology knowledge, EMR proficiency, and excellent written and verbal communication. HIPAA confidentiality and professional coordination with physicians are essential.