Full-Time
Ophthalmic Scribe Technician
Multiple Teams
Associated Retinal Consultants
No salary listed
Royal Oak, MI, USA
In Person
Travel to other assigned locations may be required.
Bachelor's
Category
 Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (1) |
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Required Skills
Medical Terminology
Word/Pages/Docs
Electronic Health Records (EHR)
Vital Signs
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Microsoft Outlook
Requirements
- A High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
- Knowledge of ophthalmic terminology and the ability to type accurately with speed are required.
- Knowledge of Electronic Medical Records and image management systems is required.
- Strong attention to detail and expert keyboarding or scribe skills are required.
- The ability to understand and correctly spell medical terminology and numbers as percentages, along with analytical and problem-solving skills, is required.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.
- The ability to work effectively with others and provide customer service to patients is required.
- The employee must be able to walk, sit, stand, bend, stoop, reach, lift, carry, push, and pull items up to 25 pounds.
- Strong fine motor skills and full use of the hands are required for grasping, writing, typing, and using technology.
- Visual and auditory acuity, including color, depth, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus, is required.
- Occasional driving or climbing may be necessary.
Responsibilities
- Function as a scribe using retina-specific ophthalmology terminology.
- Prepare patients and rooms for treatments and minor procedures as directed by the Physician.
- Obtain patients’ past and current medical and ophthalmic history, including medications, allergies, and family history of eye problems.
- Identify potential patient concerns and bring them to the attention of the Office Coordinator or Physician.
- Measure and record distance and near visual acuity and pinhole acuity, and perform preliminary refraction using objective equipment.
- Measure intraocular pressure using applanation tonometry, pneumotonometry, or a tonopen, and check pupillary response to light and pupillary defects.
- Perform basic visual field testing and provide patient education as directed by the Physician.
- Measure and record vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, and respiration rate, as required.
- Complete and maintain Ophthalmic Scribe Certification and, upon certification, complete computerized order entry under the Physician’s direction and applicable guidelines.
- Instill eye drops as directed by the Physician.
- Assist with applying dressings, shields, and eye patches.
- Use examination and procedure codes, including ICD-9 codes, when entering information into the Electronic Medical Records system.
- Ensure accurate procedure coding, charges for procedures and drugs, and diagnosis codes.
- Keep examination, treatment, laser, and other assigned rooms clean and stocked, and keep drug counts up to date.
- Provide customer service to patients.
- Obtain patient consent for treatment and procedures when assigned.
- Perform optical coherence tomography on patients and assist the Physician with treatments when needed.
- Assist with patient transfers.
- Travel to other assigned locations.
- Assist in other departments and locations when assigned.
- Perform clerical functions such as filing, keyboarding, scheduling patients, cleaning, stocking, and other needed tasks.
Desired Qualifications
- Certified Ophthalmic Assistant or Certified Ophthalmic Technician certification.
- Ophthalmic Scribe Certification.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Use of instant messaging systems.