Clinical Scribe I
About The Position
As an Ophthalmic Scribe you will work alongside physician dictating into the patient's chart and assist physician with minor in-office procedures. This is a part-time position with a schedule of Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday each week. The role requires travel between the Kent, Stow, and Fairlawn offices, with an average of 24-29 hours per week. You will be responsible for bringing patients to and from exam rooms, performing detailed documentation of patient work-ups and OD/MD comments in the patient's electronic medical record, and completing the patient encounter form based on the determined diagnosis. You will also apply drops to anesthetize, dilate, or medicate eyes, provide chair-side physician assistance, and administer treatment as allowed and ordered by the physician. Additionally, you will review care instructions with patients, complete a detailed patient history including past medical history, family medical history, and chief complaint, and check patient's visual acuity (far acuity, near acuity, peripheral vision, depth perception, and color perception). You will examine eyes for abnormalities and perform other tests and measurements including A-scans, B-scans, fundus photography, corneal topography, HRTII, and pachymetry. Measuring intraocular pressure of eyes (glaucoma test) and reading patient's eyeglass prescription with automated lensometry are also key duties. You will prep exam rooms for treatment and maintain patient confidentiality following HIPAA regulations. A basic knowledge of eye anatomy, disease, symptoms, and ocular medications is required, as is staying current with the latest technologies and medications to answer general patient questions.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Valid driver's license and ability to drive a motor vehicle
- Efficient computer skills and ability to type 40+ words per minute
Nice To Haves
- Experience working as a Medical Scribe
- Electronic Medical Records (EMR) experience
- Knowledge of medical terminology
Responsibilities
- Bring patients to and from exam rooms
- Perform detailed documentation of patient work ups and OD/MD comments in patient's electronic medical record
- Complete patient encounter form based on determined diagnosis
- Apply drops to anesthetize, dilate, or medicate eyes
- Provide chair-side physician assistance and administer treatment as allowed and ordered by the physician
- Review care instructions with patients
- Complete a detailed patient history including past medical history, family medical history and chief complaint
- Check patient's visual acuity which includes far acuity, near acuity, peripheral vision, depth perception, and color perception
- Examine eyes for abnormalities
- Perform other tests and measurements including A-scans, B-scans, fundus photography, corneal topography, HRTII and pachymetry
- Measures intraocular pressure of eyes (glaucoma test)
- Read patient's eyeglass prescription with automated lensometry
- Prep exam rooms for treatment
- Maintain patient confidentiality following HIPAA regulations
- Demonstrate basic knowledge of eye anatomy, disease, symptoms & ocular medications
- Stay current with the latest technologies and medications and be able to answer general patient questions
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability (short- and long-term) insurance
- Generous paid time off (PTO) program
- Seven (7) company paid holidays
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Uniform reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
