Temporary Ophthalmic Scribe

Pacific Eye Institute•Upland, CA

2d•$23 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Unifeye Vision Partners is hiring a temporary Ophthalmic Scribe in Upland, California. The Ophthalmic Scribe assists doctors by documenting patient examinations in the electronic health record (EHR), helping schedule surgeries and procedures, and arranging return appointments as directed by providers. The role works with clinic staff to support efficient clinic flow and quality patient care. Travel between clinics may be required. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of experience in a medical office. EHR experience is required; ophthalmology experience is preferred. A Medical Scribe Certification and Aptitude Test (MSCAT) is preferred. The position has no supervisory responsibility. The stated pay range is $23.00–$25.00.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least one year of experience in a medical office.
Previous experience with EHR systems.
Typing and computer skills.
Ability to perform ophthalmic tests and calibrate equipment according to manufacturer guidelines.

Nice To Haves

Ophthalmology experience.
Bilingual ability.
Knowledge of medical terminology, preferably ophthalmology-related.
Medical Scribe Certification and Aptitude Test (MSCAT).

Responsibilities

Greet and assist patients and guests according to company standards, treating patients respectfully and explaining what to expect during examinations.
Document all elements of patient examinations in the EHR, including procedure orders, electronic prescriptions, and return appointments, and ensure entries are accurate.
Respond to internal communications in a timely manner.
Obtain complete patient histories as needed, including chief complaint, ocular and medical history, family history, allergies, and medications.
Perform ophthalmologic tests as needed, including visual acuity, applanation tonometry, pachymetry, visual fields, corneal topography, OCTs, and lensometry.
Calibrate diagnostic equipment and sterilize instruments as needed.
Provide patient and family counseling and education as needed, including creating medication grids.
Assist with triage.
Dispense medications or over-the-counter product samples as directed.
Review chart notes and correspondence daily for accuracy and completeness; ensure documentation meets ICD-10 requirements; work with doctors to sign and close encounters and transmit electronic prescriptions.
Obtain patient signatures on consent documents for in-lane and surgical procedures.
Prepare, stock, and clean examination rooms and maintain the professional appearance of public spaces and work areas.
Work with providers to prepare culture documents, store specimens properly, contact the lab for pickup, and place specimens in the lockbox for pickup.
Attend training and maintain current knowledge of HIPAA and Protected Health Information requirements.
Open and close special testing rooms and maintain exam-lane supplies and orderly working areas.
Schedule return appointments and outside-provider referrals as ordered by the provider.
Travel between clinics as scheduled.
Perform other duties as assigned.