Medical Scribe

Job Description

Job Description

Description

As an Ophthalmic Scribe you will work alongside physician dictating into the patient’s chart and assist physician with minor in-office procedures.

Schedule:

• Full-time
• M, W, Thur 7:30-4:30p Tues 9:30-6:30p Fri 7:30-3:30p
• Individual who can travel to Lake Orion Office 1-2 Saturdays PER YEAR is ideal
• Tech University: 6-8 week; 1 day per week hands on training course in Rochester OR Flint.

What you will be doing

• Bring patients to and from exam rooms
• Perform detailed documentation of patient work ups and OD/MD comments in patient’s electronic medical record
• Complete patient encounter form based on determined diagnosis
• Apply drops to anesthetize, dilate, or medicate eyes
• Provide chair-side physician assistance and administer treatment as allowed and ordered by the physician
• Review care instructions with patients
• Complete a detailed patient history including past medical history, family medical history and chief complaint
• Check patient’s visual acuity which includes far acuity, near acuity, peripheral vision, depth perception, and color perception
• Examine eyes for abnormalities
• Perform other tests and measurements including A-scans, B-scans, fundus photography, corneal topography, HRTII and pachymetry
• Measures intraocular pressure of eyes (glaucoma test)
• Read patient’s eyeglass prescription with automated lensometry
• Prep exam rooms for treatment
• Maintain patient confidentiality following HIPAA regulations
• Demonstrate basic knowledge of eye anatomy, disease, symptoms & ocular medications
• Stay current with the latest technologies and medications and be able to answer general patient questions

What you know

Required

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive a motor vehicle
• Efficient computer skills and ability to type 40+ words per minute

Desired

• Experience working as a Medical Scribe
• Electronic Medical Records (EMR) experience
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Entry Level
• Typical has 0-3 years of experience

What you will receive

• Competitive wages
• Robust benefit package including medical, dental, life and disability (short- and long-term) insurance
• Generous paid time off (PTO) program
• Seven (7) company paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Uniform reimbursement
• An organization focused on People, Passion, Purpose and Progress
• Inspirational culture