Ophthalmic Scribe

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Ophthalmic Scribe to join the team at Retina Group of Florida! The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in providing high-quality patient care within an ophthalmology setting. The Ophthalmic Scribe involves assisting ophthalmologists with various clinical tasks, ensuring a smooth workflow, and maintaining a positive patient experience. The Ophthalmic Scribe is primarily responsible for medically assisting the doctor and accurately documenting patient examinations in their chart.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have experience scribing for retina or ophthalmology related field
• Must be bilingual - English and Spanish speaking
• High school diploma or GED, Medical Assistant designation and/or Medical Scribe certification.
• Team oriented and self-motivated with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel between offices.
• Ability to work under pressure and remain calm in highly stressful daily situations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Follow all current and future policies and procedures of the department.
• Perform basic ocular screening and patient history.
• Assist in the efficient movement/flow of patients through sequence and evaluation.
• Medically assist the doctor through the patient examination.
• Scribe and document for the doctor.
• Prepare examination rooms to provide all needed medications, forms, consents, and educational materials.
• Coordinate special testing needs with technicians and surgical needs with the surgical counselors.
• Create a sterile environment using sterile techniques.
• Accurately perform and document the following:
• Confrontation visual fields
• Basic pupil evaluation A/C depth exam and basic slit lamp exam
• Tonopen tonometry
• Visual acuity distance and near- NPC
• Basic fundus photography (Mac, Disc and Diabetic Series)
• Knowledge of ophthalmic terminology and equipment.
• Assist doctor with patient calls, pharmacy calls, etc; return all patient phone calls the same day received.
• Communicate all doctor instructions to patients and/or other doctors’ offices as directed; fax reports, letters, post op visits, etc., to referring doctors.
• Ability to travel to all office locations and work with any doctor as assigned.
• Participate in duties interdepartmentally as deemed necessary, by clinical supervisor, office manager and/or doctor(s).
• Provide assistance to other clinic personnel as needed.

ORGANIZATIONAL FUNCTIONS

• Maintain practice and patient confidentiality at all times.
• Exhibit professional demeanor at all times while representing the practice.
• Maintain a professional level and volume of communication.
• Participate in staff and educational meetings and training.
• Obtain HIPAA/OSHA certification upon hire and each year at a specified time and at the expense of the practice.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person