Ophthalmic Scribe/Tech 2

Ophthalmic Consultants of Long Island•Fairfield, CT

22h•Onsite

About The Position

We’re looking for passionate and empathetic people to join our team as Ophthalmic Scribe/Techs. Our Techs are responsible for all the pre-exam elements of the patient visit. This includes gathering and documenting patient information and history and conducting routine and ancillary patient testing. You’ll play a vital role in the patients experience with OCLI and in helping our Dr’s to diagnose and treat eye disorders. Our Scribes are responsible for documenting all the exam elements of the patient visit. This includes gathering and documenting patient information and history and conducting routine and ancillary patient testing. You’ll play a vital role in the patient’s experience with OCLI and in helping our doctors to diagnose and treat eye disorders.

Requirements

Experienced Medical Scribe
Advanced knowledge of ophthalmology
Two years minimum of refracting experience
At least 3 years of experience in an ophthalmic setting
Excellent communicator – both verbally and written
Outgoing, loves the idea of interacting with patients everyday
Comfortable providing white glove service and responding quickly to our patients needs
Dependable problem solver – the one people call to keep cool in stressful situations
Positive, can-do attitude and works well in collaborative environments
Flexible – rolls with the punches and easily accepts change
Regularly required to stand; walk and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
Frequently required to sit.
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Knowledgeable in ocular pharmacology such as anesthetics, steroids, antibiotics, mydriatics and cycloplegics, epinephrine, miotics and non-steroidal anti-inflammatories is a PLUS, but not a requirement

Responsibilities

Prepare the patient chart/EMR and room for exam based on the physician requirements and preferences.
Document the patient’s chart/EMR with patient history, testing, diagnoses, treatment plans, procedures, prescriptions, follow-ups, and any consultations/referrals to other practitioners.
Educate the patient regarding testing, procedures, prescription instructions, etc.
Serve as a work-up technician and perform accurate ophthalmic procedures and testing (auto-refraction; visual acuity; measure and record glasses; tonometry; pupils; dilate; HRT; VF; pachymeter; corneal topography; OCT; B-scan; keratometry; confrontation fields; administering eye drops or ointments).
Test and record patient's far acuity, near acuity, peripheral vision, depth perception, and color perception.
Apply drops to anesthetize, dilate, or medicate eyes and collect and process specimens for testing.
Triage emergency cases appropriately into physicians’ schedule and maintain patient flow.
Prepare patient and procedure room and assist ophthalmologist with procedures as needed.
Perform first level maintenance on equipment and notify the office manager of any equipment malfunctions.
Utilize, as appropriate, infection control techniques and universal precautions, and maintain confidentiality at all times.