Ophthalmic Scribe

Eye Health America LLC•Sarasota, FL

About The Position

The Ophthalmic Scribe provides accurate documentation and summarization of ocular examinations and recommendations while supporting patient flow and communicating appointment status. The scribe records the physician’s examination findings and recommendations, observes the patient and physician during examinations, and assists when appropriate. The role also involves helping patients understand instructions and completing checkout or billing-related documentation when directed by the physician.

Requirements

At least two years of experience in a medical office; ophthalmology office experience is preferred.
Scribe certification; certified ophthalmic assistant certification is preferred.

Nice To Haves

Experience in an ophthalmology office.
Certified ophthalmic assistant certification.

Responsibilities

Accurately summarize and document the physician’s verbalized examination, including charting the examination, additions to the chief complaint, assessment, and treatment recommendations, with justification for decisions when appropriate.
Observe the patient and physician and assist during the examination when appropriate.
Monitor patients’ verbal and non-verbal communication while the physician provides instructions; repeat information, provide written instructions, or distribute patient education materials when needed.
When appropriate and directed by the physician, complete the superbill, enter billing orders, and/or complete the check-out form, then direct the patient before following the physician to the next patient.
Learn the exact requirements of each examination.