Oculoplastic Coordinator / Scribe

Berkeley Eye Center, A Houston Vision Care Leader since 1959 has added a Oculoplastic Specialist to their practice. We are currently seeking an Ophthalmic Technician with experience in this specialty to supervise the team and assist with scribing.

The position will be working in clinic as a Scribe as needed, managing the oculoplastic schedule, overseeing clinic flow/staff while in clinic, helping with administrative issues when doctor is in surgery. Spanish a plus but not required.

This is a full-time position and will involve travelling to 4-5 locations on a regular basis.

Prior leadership experience in ophthalmology is needed. Experience in plastic surgery or oculoplastic is preferred.

We offer a competitive wage & comprehensive benefit package.

At Berkeley Eye Center we stay committed to having a staff that is dedicated to providing our patients with the finest in eye care. We value individuals who are upbeat, dependable, skilled & flexible in their work. In return we offer our employees a work environment that is positive, fair and offers tremendous opportunities to develop professionally.

Ophthalmic Scribe/Technician Job Description

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.
• Coordinate special testing needs with technicians and surgical needs with the surgical counselors.
• 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

• 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Most of the on-the-job time is spent walking, sitting, using hands to handle, reaching with hands and arms, talking and hearing. Less than one-third of the time is spent stooping or crouching.
• Sometimes this job may require weight to be lifted; under one-third of the on-the-job lifting is between 10 and 50 pounds.
• The job requires the following types of special vision: close, distance, peripheral and depth.
• Typical noise level for the work environment of this job is moderate (i.e. business office with computers and printers, light traffic).
• Work in an office environment and sustain posture in a standing and or sitting position for prolonged periods of time.

This job description is intended only to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It is not intended, nor should it be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, and responsibilities.

Berkeley Eye Center has 26 clinics in the Greater Houston Area & Corpus Christi, providing a wide range of vision care services including routine vision exams, outpatient cataract and retina surgery, LASIK, Optical and much more.

In business for more than 60 years, our 660 employees have helped us in being recognized twelve times by the Houston Chronicle times as a Houston Top Workplace.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $25.75 per hour

Expected hours: 38 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Medical-Surgical

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• oculoplastic: 3 years (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Required)

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $20 - $26