Ophthalmic Assistant/Scribe

JOB TITLE/DESCRIPTION: OPHTHALMIC ASSISTANT/SCRIBE

*On-the-job Education and Training for Career Advancement

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Maintain and record all chart documentation correctly in the patient’s chart. The medical assistant will be on hand to assist the doctor and the patient to ensure the patient gets the proper care.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Reports to the Clinic Manager and/or Lead Technician

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

-Reviews patient’s charts prior to exam to anticipate procedures and supplies or equipment that may be needed
-Documents exam findings in the patients charts dictated by the doctor
-Ensures route slips are complete and accurate before sending them to insurance
-Perform many of the diagnostic tests that the doctor has requested i.e. lasers, OCT
-Perform a variety of clinical skills i.e. IOP checks; instill drops to patient’s eyes if needed
-Instructs patients both verbally and with written instructions regarding medications and treatment
-Ensures the proper stocking of supplies needed in clinic and in each of the exam rooms
-Ensures rooms are properly cleaned for next day
-May assist the doctor with minor surgical procedures
-Clean and sterilize equipment and maintain autoclave
-Maintains patients confidentiality
-Assistance to Technician as needed
-Any other projects or responsibilities that are requested by a Lead Technician or the Clinic Manager

The jobholder must demonstrate competencies applicable to the job position

This position requires that the jobholder have good handwriting and computer skills

Should be detail-oriented and have excellent interpersonal skills. The jobholder should have the ability to work well with a variety of people

EDUCATION: High school graduation or GED

EXERIENCE: Medical background preferred, but not required

KNOWLEDGE: Computer skills, medical knowledge, if applicable

SKILLS:
-Good spelling ability
-Using the computer efficiently
-Detail-oriented
-Communication skills
-Problem solving and decision-making

ABILITIES:
-Write legibly in patient chart/computer
-Plan, organize and prioritize work
-Ability to communicate well, both verbally and writing
-Clearly communicate and apply policies and principles to solve everyday problems and deal with a variety of situations
-Plan and exercise initiative
-Read, interpret and apply organization policies and procedures

ENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITIONS:
Combination of office, exam and other clinical settings. Frequent exposure to communicable disease, toxic substances, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to an ophthalmology clinic environment.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS:
Requires standing or walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 25 pounds. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Occasional stressful conditions.

This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve.

Work Environment and Conditions: Fast paced, detail-oriented health care environment

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Experience:

• EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred)
• Medical terminology: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person