Ophthalmology Scribe

Vision Partners LLC•Boca Raton, FL

4h•Onsite

About The Position

Clewner & Kelly Eye Center is an innovative facility performing comprehensive ophthalmology services in Boca Raton, FL. Our experienced team of eye industry specialists serves the Deerfield Beach, Ft. Lauderdale, Delray, Parkland, and Pompano communities with eye exams and an optical shop for prescription lenses, as well as diagnoses and treats eye diseases. We understand the importance of work-life balance and want our team members to thrive personally and professionally. In addition to a rewarding career, we offer a comprehensive wellness package that includes exciting benefits such as: Excellent health insurance benefits to include free counseling and support services, Generous 401k, Paid time off, Paid holidays, Employee Perk Package and more... as a Medical Scribe, key responsibilities will include providing the highest level of quality ophthalmic patient care possible. The primary goal is to increase the efficiency and productivity of the physician in the clinic setting. As a scribe, you must be able to anticipate physician needs, communicate clearly to patients and staff members, and effectively multi-task in order to facilitate clinic flow.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
Must complete the home study ophthalmic program within six months of employment
JCAHPO COA Certification required within 18 months of employment
Must have proficient computer skills
Must be able to problem solve
Must have excellent communication skills, proper grammar and writing capability
Must be team-oriented
Must be self-directed, highly motivated, able to multi-task and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Must be able to handle multiple projects at one time accurately and efficiently
Must have exceptional interpersonal skills
Must possess a caring, patient and friendly attitude
Must have a complete knowledge of all forms (paper & electronic) that are used in the practice
Must understand the anatomy & physiology of the eye
Must understand ophthalmic terminology, spelling and pronunciation

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or Associate Degree in a related field highly preferred
Two years of ophthalmology scribe or technician experience preferred
Prefer COT Certification

Responsibilities

Consistently performs proper documentation of case history, confrontation visual fields, pupil evaluation, screening extra-ocular muscle function, visual acuity, assessment of angle depth, instillation of diagnostic pharmaceutical agents, amsler grid and other functions as directed by the clinical physician
Accurately and thoroughly document ophthalmic exams and procedures as they are being performed by the physician.
List all appropriate diagnoses and symptoms as well as follow-up instructions and prescriptions as directed by the physician
Provide patients and/or family members with instructions for self-care and follow-up as directed by the physician
Coordinate patient scheduling and monitor patient flow throughout the office, properly communicating delays
Obtains eyeglass prescriptions via lensometer
Performs patient testing accurately and effectively as directed by the clinical provider(s) i.e. Slit Lamp Exam, PAMS, Visual Fields, Color Test, Tonometry, OCT’s, Fundus Photos, etc.
If assigned to a retina specialist assists retina physician(s) with intraocular injections as needed
Effectively communicates physician instructions to patients and documents accordingly
Assists the physician with pharmacy calls, patient calls, etc.
Ensures the scheduling template is being followed correctly
Ensures all patient lanes are clean and well-stocked at the end of each day
Ensures all equipment is turned off and covered properly at the end of day
Completes tech station duties daily
Call in Rx’s – Only certified ophthalmic techs can ERx. The exception is the tech can ERx if scribing for a doctor and the script is done under the doctor’s name
Must understand sterile technique
among other duties as assigned by the Practice Administrator.