Ophthalmic Scribe I

Atlantic Vision Partners•Norfolk, VA

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Ophthalmic Scribe I will collaborate closely with Ophthalmologists and Optometrists to provide high-quality direct patient care. Atlantic Vision Partners invests in its employees by providing on-site training and paid certifications for continued growth.

Requirements

Dependable transportation required to travel to other offices as required
Must be flexible with traveling to various locations
Ability to pay attention to detail
Ability to maintain confidentiality
The ability to seek instruction in areas where he/she is not knowledgeable
The ability to recognize inconsistencies
High School diploma or GED, associate degree preferred
Billing and Coding Certification required within 1-2 years from being in role
OSC Certification required within 1 year of being in role
Ability to perform essential functions of the position with or without accommodation, including the ability to use power hand tools and lift a minimum of 70 lbs.
Excellent verbal communication skills
Willingness to submit to a background check (drug screen for Ambulatory Surgery Centers only)

Responsibilities

Obtain and document patient history
Follow AVP care-pathing model
Determine visual acuity
Understand routine and basic medical ICD-10 codes
Understand routine insurance plans
Use lensometer (manual and auto)
Responsible for stocking rooms
Understand scheduling
Complete monthly chart audits
Responsible for medication refills
Administer eye drops, ointments, and irrigating solutions to the eye as ordered by physician
Perform office duties and clinical tasks – entering data into EMR, providing patient services