Optometry Clinic - Scribe
About The Position
POSITION SUMMARY: The Scribe assists the doctor by transcribing appropriate data into the patient medical record during the patient exam in order to optimize the doctor’s time with patients. This position will also assist the technician by performing various administrative and clinical functions, including obtaining patient histories, performing preliminary and ancillary testing, scheduling patients, and preparing the exam room. WHAT WE OFFER: Starting wage based on previous experience 6.5 paid holidays per year + 2 Floating holidays Approximately 10 days of PTO within first year Full slate of benefits to include health, dental, vision, and 401k Growth and wage increase through company paid certification program ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: During the exam, accurately enter information into EHR as dictated by the doctor. Assist optometrist and ophthalmologist with patient procedures. Escort the patient to Optical and introduce to the Optician, reiterating the doctor’s recommendations. Coordinate patient scheduling and monitor patient flow throughout the office, properly communicating delays. Prepare exam room by cleaning instruments and maintaining inventory of medications and supplies. Provide a safe, clean, organized and inviting environment for both patients and staff. Perform other duties and assume various responsibilities as determined by leadership. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT (per ADA guidelines): Physical Activity: Standing for sustained periods of time, Stooping, Grasping, Lifting, Talking, Hearing. Physical requirements: Light work. Must be able to lift up to 15 lbs on a regular basis from floor to waist, 5 lbs from waist to shoulder, and 5 lbs from shoulder to overhead. The worker is required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.
Responsibilities
- During the exam, accurately enter information into EHR as dictated by the doctor.
- Assist optometrist and ophthalmologist with patient procedures.
- Escort the patient to Optical and introduce to the Optician, reiterating the doctor’s recommendations.
- Coordinate patient scheduling and monitor patient flow throughout the office, properly communicating delays.
- Prepare exam room by cleaning instruments and maintaining inventory of medications and supplies.
- Provide a safe, clean, organized and inviting environment for both patients and staff.
- Perform other duties and assume various responsibilities as determined by leadership.
Benefits
- 6.5 paid holidays per year + 2 Floating holidays
- Approximately 10 days of PTO within first year
- Full slate of benefits to include health, dental, vision, and 401k
- Growth and wage increase through company paid certification program
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
