What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ophthalmic Scribe position at Carolinas Centers for Sight?
Description: Carolinas Centers for Sight, an affiliate of Eye Health America, is a growing, multi-specialty ophthalmology practice. Our focus is on excellence in patient care and creating an exceptional customer/patient experience. We are always seeking great people who aren't just searching for a job but looking to make a difference.
We are seeking an ophthalmic scribe who will be responsible for providing accurate documentation and summarization of the ocular examination and recommendations while maintaining patient flow and communication regarding appointment status.
Job Responsibilities:
- Correctly summarizes and documents what the physician verbalizes during an examination, including but not limited to: proper charting of the examination, documenting additions to the chief complaint, assessment, and recommendations for treatment (including justification of decisions reached when appropriate).?
- Observes the patient and the physician and assists when appropriate during the exam.
- Maintains an awareness of the patient’s verbal and non-verbal communication when the physician is providing instructions as it may be necessary for the scribe to repeat information, provide written instructions, and/or hand out patient education materials for the patient to review at home.??
- When appropriate, and as directed by the physician, completes the superbill, or enters billing orders, and/or the check-out form, providing direction to the patient prior to following the physician to the next patient.???
- Becomes fluent in the exact requirements of each examination.?
Benefits:
As a team member at Carolinas Centers for Sight, you'll enjoy:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, Life Insurance, etc.
- Matching 401 (k)
- Wellness Program
- Paid Vacation & Holidays
- Uniform Allowance
- Training/Advancement opportunities
- Minimum of two years’ experience in a medical office, preferably an ophthalmology office.
- Scribe certification (preferably certified ophthalmic assistant).