Ophthalmic Scribe

Eye Health America LLC•Jacksonville, FL

About The Position

The Eye Associates, an affiliate of Eye Health America, is seeking an ophthalmic scribe to document and summarize ocular examinations and recommendations accurately, while helping maintain patient flow and communicating appointment status. The scribe records the physician’s verbalized examination findings, supports the patient and physician during exams as appropriate, and helps ensure patients understand instructions. As directed by the physician, the scribe may also complete superbills, enter billing orders, and complete check-out forms. The role requires fluency in the exact requirements of each examination.

Requirements

At least two years of experience in a medical office.
Scribe certification.

Nice To Haves

Experience in an ophthalmology office is preferred.
Certified ophthalmic assistant certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Accurately summarize and document the physician’s statements during examinations, including examination findings, additions to the chief complaint, assessments, treatment recommendations, and, when appropriate, justification for decisions.
Observe the patient and physician and assist during examinations when appropriate.
Monitor patients’ verbal and non-verbal communication when the physician provides instructions; repeat information, provide written instructions, or distribute patient education materials when needed.
When directed by the physician, complete superbills, enter billing orders, and/or complete check-out forms, and direct the patient before following the physician to the next patient.
Become fluent in the exact requirements of each examination.
Help maintain patient flow and communicate appointment status.