Super Tech

THOMAS EYE GROUP PC•Newnan, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for mastering the advanced work-up on patients in all Ophthalmology subspecialties. Advanced work-up to include the basic work-up components, plus: over-refraction, visual field testing, OCT, and fundus photography. Responsible assisting in minor procedures and preparing patient for laser. Responsible for sterilization of equipment, medical surfaces, and instruments. Works closely and communicates continuously with clinical support team and providers to efficiently move patients through their visit. Must consistently to deliver an exceptional patient experience. Ability to assess common safety hazards and take precautions to establish a safe work environment. Must be able to utilize EMR system and work within meaningful guidelines. Greets patients in a warm and friendly manner, explains testing procedure, answers all questions, and provides education when necessary. In addition to these duties the role of a scribe is to assist the physician with documentation of the patient’s electronic medical record (EMR), record results of the exam, input prescriptions and orders, as well as, documenting future appointments. Outside of the exam room, the super tech will assist with patient phone calls and tasks within the EMR, provides educational material to patients and coordinates referrals when necessary.

Requirements

COA or COT Certification required, complete scribe training; position only available to current eligible Thomas Eye Group Employees
2+ years in healthcare environment
A combination of experience, education, and/or training which substantially demonstrates the following knowledge, skills and abilities:
Familiar with EMR System
Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
Punctual and reliable
Ability to multitask, possess organizational skills and attention to detail
Conscientious about triage and escalation of issues
Excellent typing skills at least 45 wpm with accuracy
Proficient in listening and understanding abilities, willingness to learn on the job
Familiar with diagnostic codes, billing codes, MIPS/MACRA and compliance documentation
Empathetic Personality and demonstrates concern for patients' needs
Communicate and coordinate with team clinic workflow
Work collegially with all team members
Knowledge and comprehension of basic medical terminology and anatomy, and the principles of optics, refraction, and contact lenses; demonstrates familiarity with optical equipment
COA or COT Certification required.

Responsibilities

Mastering the advanced work-up on patients in all Ophthalmology subspecialties
Performing advanced work-up including over-refraction, visual field testing, OCT, and fundus photography
Assisting in minor procedures and preparing patients for laser treatments
Sterilizing equipment, medical surfaces, and instruments
Communicating with clinical support team and providers to efficiently move patients through their visit
Delivering an exceptional patient experience
Assessing safety hazards and taking precautions to establish a safe work environment
Utilizing EMR system and working within meaningful guidelines
Greeting patients, explaining testing procedures, answering questions, and providing education
Assisting the physician with documentation of the patient’s electronic medical record (EMR)
Recording results of the exam
Inputting prescriptions and orders
Documenting future appointments
Assisting with patient phone calls and tasks within the EMR
Providing educational material to patients
Coordinating referrals when necessary