What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ophthalmic Scribe position at Florida Eye Specialists?
About us:
Florida Eye Specialists is a top provider in eye care for the greater Jacksonville area and is the preferred provider for the Jacksonville Jaguars! There are several locations in and around Jacksonville and we are growing every day! The physicians and staff of Florida Eye Specialists are united by a common passion for excellence in eye care. All our doctors have dedicated numerous years of medical school, residency, fellowship and post-fellowship training to eye-disease research and education.
Benefits:
After successful completion of a 90-day probationary period, Full Time employees will be eligible for the following benefits:
- Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- STD & LTD
- 401k & Profit Sharing - after 1 year
Job Summary:
Pay depends on experience!
The role of an Ophthalmic Scribe will increase the efficiency and productivity of the physician in the clinic setting. The scribe must be able to anticipate physician needs, communicate clearly to patients and staff members, and effectively multi-task in order to facilitate clinic flow.
Due to the nature of the business, this position will be required to travel to multiple locations, based on clinic needs.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Assist physician throughout the clinic, retrieving patient data, transcribe the impression and plan, enter test interpretations, enter new data, listen to and summarize the conversations between patient and physician
- e-prescribe RX’s
- Order appropriate testing for patient, print out any patient education per the doctor requests, print out glasses’ prescriptions, mark encounters as instructed, perform patient education, get informed consents for procedures, and assist with some procedures.
- Interact with all patients using a high level of respect and professionalism
- Comply with HIPPA confidentiality standards when accessing or communicating patient information
Requirements:
- Basic understanding of Medical Terminology (preferably ophthalmology)
- Must be proficient using desktop applications and be able to type at 40 WPM or greater
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to multi-task and function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
Florida Eye Specialists is a Drug-Free Workplace. All potential hires will be required to take and clear a pre-employment drug screen upon job offer.
Education and Experience:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Minimum one year of experience in a medical practice or hospital setting preferred
- Experience in an ophthalmology practice preferred
Physical Requirements:
- Frequent bending, reaching, and repetitive hand movements (specifically keyboarding and writing),
- Standing, walking, squatting and sitting, with some lifting, pushing and pulling up to 10 pounds.
- Travel to other offices, including Surgery Center, as needed
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17
