Full-Time
Ophthalmic Scribe/Technician
Ophthalmology, Training Provided
Associated Retinal Consultants
No salary listed
Grand Rapids, MI, USA
In Person
Travel to other locations may be required.
Category
 Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (1) |
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Required Skills
Medical Terminology
Word/Pages/Docs
Electronic Health Records (EHR)
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Microsoft Outlook
Requirements
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
- Knowledge of ophthalmic terminology and the ability to type accurately at speed are required.
- Knowledge of an Electronic Medical Records system is required.
- Strong attention to detail, expert scribe keyboarding skills, and the ability to understand and correctly spell medical terminology and numbers as percentages are required.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills are required.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.
- The ability to work effectively with others and provide customer service to patients is required.
- Proficient keyboarding skills and use of Electronic Medical Records and image management systems are required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook is required.
- The ability to use instant messaging systems is required.
- Employees 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 focus-adjustment abilities, is required.
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 histories, 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, near, and pinhole visual acuity, and perform preliminary refraction using objective equipment.
- Measure intraocular pressures using applanation tonometry, pneumatonometry, and/or a tonopen, and check pupillary responses and defects.
- Perform basic visual field testing and provide patient education as directed by the physician.
- Measure and record patients’ vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, and respiration rate.
- 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.
- Enter examination and procedure codes into the Electronic Medical Records system.
- Ensure accurate procedure coding and charges for procedures and drugs, and use correct diagnosis codes.
- Clean and stock examination, treatment, laser, and other assigned rooms, and keep drug counts up to date.
- Provide customer service to patients.
- Obtain patient consent for treatment and procedures when required.
- Perform optical coherence tomography on patients accurately and efficiently, and assist the physician with treatments when needed.
- Assist with patient transfers.
- Travel to other locations as assigned.
- Perform clerical functions such as filing, keyboarding, scheduling patients, cleaning, stocking, and other assigned tasks.
- Assist in other departments and at other locations as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
- Certified Ophthalmic Assistant or Certified Ophthalmic Technician certification is preferred.
- Ophthalmic Scribe Certification is preferred.