What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ophthalmic Scribe position at Medix?
Medix is hiring a Ophthalmic Scribe for a direct hire role within an Ophthalmology practice in Raleigh. This is a great opportunity to work with a leading Retina practice in the state!
Responsibilities/ Job Duties:
- Maintain patients' medical records with accuracy under the direct supervision of the physician. Note and code diagnoses, lab results, and treatments in the EMR system.
- Assist physician throughout the clinic and serve as a personal assistant to help the physician be more efficient and productive. Respond to messages from internal staff.
- Review charts and alert physician when not complete or consistent.
- Collect and properly complete all measures for MIPS and proper submission of ERX.
- Assist in maintaining patient follow-up, education, and quality of care.
- Attend trainings on a range of subjects including coding, legal and regulatory compliance, billing/reimbursement, and ability to quickly assimilate to new processes and procedures.
Minimum Education and Experience Qualification Requirements:
- Minimum 6 months previous scribe experience in Retina / ophthalmology.
- Expected to travel with doctor (mileage will be compensated - $.70 per mile per IRS); driver's license and reliable transportation required.
Schedule/ Shift:
- Monday - Friday
- 7:45 am - 5:00 pm
Benefits:
- Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances)
- Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix Offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s).)
- 401k (eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1)
- Short Term Disability Insurance
- Term Life Insurance Plan
For California Applicants:
We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO) , and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).
This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.
Salary : $17 - $23
