Medical Scribe/Writer (Ophthalmic)
Direct Hire
Altamonte Springs, FL
TempExperts is hiring for a Scribe to join an exciting team in the Altamonte Springs area.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Writer cooperates in the process of patient care by providing direct support to the physician and completing ophthalmic procedures that aid in diagnosing and treating the patient.
QUALIFICATIONS:
The Writer shall:

• Be a high school graduate or the equivalent.
• Write clearly and legibly.
• Spell and abbreviate accurately using medical ophthalmic terminology.
• Have prior experience working for an ophthalmologist or in an ophthalmic related area (desired).

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Writer reports to the Technician Supervisor and assists the physician in direct patient care. The Writer must maintain HIPPA/ OSHA compliance.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
In providing physician support, the Writer:

• Direct patients to exam rooms and prepare the patient for physician examination.
• Assists the physician during physical examination.
• Records information pertinent to each patient's diagnosis and treatment as directed by the physician.
• Obtain patient consent signature as needed.
• Instills eye medication/drops for patients when instructed.
• Reviews physician’s orders to complete internal procedures and referral forms.
• Completes encounter form information to reflect each patient's diagnostic treatment and visit parameters.
• Educates the patient regarding administering medications as directed by the physician.
• Completes requests for prescription refills as authorized by a physician with complete documentation in the patient chart.
• Open and close exam lanes daily, ensuring equipment is cleaned and disinfected appropriately; inventory and maintain supplies within the work area; replenish as needed.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Audio, visual and verbal ability, ability to give and follow instructions clearly and concisely, ability to organize.
• Requires 100% interaction with people, manual dexterity to the extent of 85 - 90%, reaching limited to 85 - 90%, sitting and standing 100%.
• Bilingual is not required but is a plus.

TempExpertsis an equal opportunity employer.