Ophthalmic Tech/Medical Scribe

Surgery Partners, Inc.; Atlanta, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Surgery Partners, Inc. is seeking a Medical Scribe to accompany physicians in ophthalmology exams and accurately transcribe histories and physicals. You will document diagnoses, symptoms, follow-up instructions, and physician orders in the electronic medical record.

Strong medical terminology and familiarity with eye anatomy and diagnostic procedures are required. The role includes patient greeting, HIPAA adherence, and general office duties, with benefits like health and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Experience with ophthalmology documentation
• HIPAA compliance and patient privacy
• Ability to record exam details accurately

Responsibilities

• Greet patients professionally and promptly
• Transcribe histories and physical exams
• Document physician encounters, orders and prescriptions as dictated
• Verify patient information by interviewing patients
• Record data in the EMR
• Assist with eye examinations and ocular checks
• Perform general office duties as assigned by manager

Skills

Medical terminology

Documentation

Tools

OCT

GDX

IOL Master

Auto Refractor

Topography

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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