Ophthalmic/Medical technician and scribe (PT)

Ophthalmic/Medical Technician and Scribe

Excel Eye Center provides state-of-the-art healthcare to our patients in a kind, courteous, efficient, and professional manner. Our doors first opened in 1917, and we have been providing world-class eye care throughout the state for over 100 years.

Excel Eye Center provides the latest technology and eye healthcare to offer our patients a complete range of ophthalmic and optometric services. These services include: Oculofacial care and surgery, Cosmetic Surgery, Routine vision exam, LASIK vision correction, Cataract care, Retinal conditions, Diabetic eye care, Corneal Transplants, Glaucoma Care, Pediatric Ophthalmology, Dry eye treatment, , Glasses, and Contacts.

Position Summary: As a Ophthalmic/Medical scribe you will work one on one with the physician documenting electronic medical record, assisting with minor procedures, cleaning of rooms and instruments, keeping rooms stocked, inventory, etc. This is a great opportunity with exposure to multiple aspects of the office allowing plenty of learning and growth and working as a team with the team. In addition as a Ophthalmic/Medical tech and scribe you will room patients creating the initial charting with both patients concerns and medical health history. A successful candidate will optimize patient satisfaction by providing a warm and inviting experience from greeting them when they arrive, creating an inviting atmosphere, accurately documenting the patients concerns and medical health history, to scheduling follow up visits, tests, and scheduling procedures. In addition, you will document in medical EHR program for the physician during the patient exam, assisting with and having all instruments or needed material for the exam, and work with team to create an effective and smooth work environment for all. You will play an important part in the success of the patient’s overall experience. This is a great opportunity to work client facing in our fast-paced clinic, and in several of our locations, where you will make personal connections with new people every day.

Essential Job Functions:

• Greeting patients professionally both in person and on the phone.
• Charting electronically quickly and efficiently.
• Willing and able to assist with in office procedures.
• Paying attention to all aspects of the office providing the quickest and best care for our patients.
• Quickly answering and properly referring questions and issues.
• Optimizing provider schedules and patient satisfaction with efficient scheduling for multiple providers and locations.
• Comforting patients by anticipating anxieties and effectively answering questions.
• Ensuring availability of treatment information by retrieving, recording and updating personal and financial information.
• Verifying patient’s health insurance information for accurate claim processing.
• Protect patients’ rights by maintaining confidentiality of medical, personal, and financial information.

Qualifications: Excel Eye Center is looking for candidates that have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrates problem-solving, critical thinking, and attention to detail. Proficient with computers and phones. Ability to respond promptly to the needs of others. Eagerness to contribute to a team effort by accomplishing day to day tasks.

Pay is based on previous medical field experience. One year commitment required.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $15.00 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 4-8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• What aspects of this job interest you?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location: Several locations

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 30 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan

Medical Specialty:

• Medical-Surgical
• Ophthalmology
• Surgery

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $19