Medical Scribe (Ophthalmology/Optometry)

Arizona Eye Consultants • Tucson, AZ

399d • $35,360 - $41,600

About The Position

The Medical Scribe position at Arizona Eye Consultants is an entry-level role designed for individuals interested in starting a career in the medical field, specifically in ophthalmology and optometry. The role involves extensive data collection and documentation to assist healthcare professionals in diagnosing patients' conditions. The position offers training, career growth opportunities, and the potential for leadership roles within the organization.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Some college preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Empathetic personality with concern for patients' needs
• Strong organization with attention to detail
• Ability to work as a team member
• Demonstrated computer literacy
• Demonstrated ability to learn and apply training

Responsibilities

• Acquaints all new patients with office procedures to which they will be exposed.
• Informs patients of the purpose of all tests personally performed and how the patient will be affected during the tests.
• Obtains patient history to include chief complaint, history of present illness, past history (ocular and general), family history (ocular and general), and history of allergies and medications.
• Performs accurate and consistent documentation and measurement tasks to include visual acuity, manual lensometry, confrontational visual fields, stereo testing, evaluation of motility, pupillary function tests, color plates, applanation tonometry, refractometry, angle assessment, dilation of pupils, contact lens evaluations, visual field testing, optic nerve scanning (i.e., OCT, HRT, GDx), pachymetry, corneal topography, and other tasks specific to the physician's needs.

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees