Ophthalmic Tech/Medical Scribe

Omni Eye Services; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Health Savings Account with employer

Life Insurance

PTO

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Omni Eye Services in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Medical Scribe to accompany physicians in the patient examination room, transcribe histories and exams, and document the encounter in the EMR.

This role requires strong medical terminology, precise recording of diagnoses, symptoms, procedures, lab and imaging orders, and follow-up instructions, with a focus on accuracy and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Strong medical terminology is required.
• Experience recording patient encounters in EMR preferred.
• Knowledge of eye anatomy and ophthalmology concepts is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients professionally and manage patient flow.
• Practice urgency to respect patient and physician time and schedule.
• Comply with all policies including HIPAA.
• Verify patient information by interviewing the patient.
• Record medical history and current medications; confirm purpose of visit.
• Document physician orders, tests, medications, and procedures.
• Record data in the patient EMR accurately.
• Check eyes for pupils, visual acuity, and extraocular movements.
• Demonstrate knowledge of eye anatomy, diseases, and ocular medications.
• Perform general office duties as assigned.

Skills

Medical terminology

Attention to detail

HIPAA compliance

Job description

The Medical Scribe accompanies a physician into the patient examination room in order to transcribe a history and physical exam, and document accurately the physician's encounter with the patient. Lists all proper diagnoses and symptoms as well as follow up instructions and prescriptions as dictated by the physician. Transcribes patient orders including laboratory tests, radiology tests, medications, etc. Documents any procedures performed by the physician. Strong Medical terminology is a must and recognition of physical exam process and ability to record exam details.

• Display a professional attitude, greet patients promptly with a smile, and thank them when they leave
• Practice urgency at all times with patient's time, as well as doctor's time and schedule
• Comply with all company policies and procedures including HIPAA
• Verify patient information by interviewing patient
• Recording medical history, current medications and confirming purpose of visit
• Records all data in the patient's electronic medical record
• Checks condition of patient's eyes by observing pupils, muscles, visual acuity, and extraocular movements
• Required skills include: dilation, refraction, pressures, and performing a variety of diagnostic tests including visual fields, OCT, GDX, IOL master, auto refractor and topography
• Demonstrates working knowledge of eye anatomy, diseases, symptoms and ocular medications
• General office duties and cleaning to be assigned by manager
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account with an employer contribution
• Life Insurance
• PTO
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match
• And more!

Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity

Our organizationis an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc.Furthermore, our organizationiscommitted to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.

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