Ophthalmic Assistant/Medical Assistant Scribe

THOMAS EYE GROUP PC•Stonecrest, GA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for mastering the advanced work-up on patients in all Ophthalmology subspecialties. Advanced work-up to include the basic work-up components, plus: over-refraction, visual field testing, OCT, and fundus photography. Responsible assisting in minor procedures and preparing patient for laser. Responsible for sterilization of equipment, medical surfaces, and instruments. Works closely and communicates continuously with clinical support team and providers to efficiently move patients through their visit. Must consistently to deliver an exceptional patient experience. Ability to assess common safety hazards and take precautions to establish a safe work environment. Must be able to utilize EMR system and work within meaningful guidelines. Greets patients in a warm and friendly manner, explains testing procedure, answers all questions, and provides education when necessary. In addition to these duties the role of a scribe is to assist the physician with documentation of the patient’s electronic medical record (EMR), record results of the exam, input prescriptions and orders, as well as, documenting future appointments. Outside of the exam room, the super tech will assist with patient phone calls and tasks within the EMR, provides educational material to patients and coordinates referrals when necessary.

Requirements

COA or COT Certification required
Complete scribe training
Position only available to current eligible Thomas Eye Group Employees
2+ years in healthcare environment
Familiar with EMR System
Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
Punctual and reliable
Ability to multitask, possess organizational skills and attention to detail
Conscientious about triage and escalation of issues
Excellent typing skills at least 45 wpm with accuracy
Proficient in listening and understanding abilities, willingness to learn on the job
Familiar with diagnostic codes, billing codes, MIPS/MACRA and compliance documentation
Empathetic Personality and demonstrates concern for patients' needs
Communicate and coordinate with team clinic workflow
Work collegially with all team members
Knowledge and comprehension of basic medical terminology and anatomy, and the principles of optics, refraction, and contact lenses
Demonstrates familiarity with optical equipment.

Responsibilities

Mastering the advanced work-up on patients in all Ophthalmology subspecialties, including over-refraction, visual field testing, OCT, and fundus photography.
Assisting in minor procedures and preparing patients for laser treatments.
Sterilization of equipment, medical surfaces, and instruments.
Communicating continuously with the clinical support team and providers to efficiently move patients through their visit.
Delivering an exceptional patient experience.
Assessing common safety hazards and taking precautions to establish a safe work environment.
Utilizing EMR system and working within meaningful guidelines.
Greeting patients warmly, explaining testing procedures, answering questions, and providing education.
Assisting the physician with documentation of the patient’s electronic medical record (EMR), including exam results, prescriptions, orders, and future appointments.
Assisting with patient phone calls and tasks within the EMR.
Providing educational material to patients.
Coordinating referrals when necessary.