What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ophthalmic Scribe position at Retina Group of Florida?
We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Ophthalmic Scribe to join the team at Retina Group of Florida! The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in providing high-quality patient care within an ophthalmology setting. The Ophthalmic Scribe involves assisting ophthalmologists with various clinical tasks, ensuring a smooth workflow, and maintaining a positive patient experience. The Ophthalmic Scribe is primarily responsible for medically assisting the doctor and accurately documenting patient examinations in their chart.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Must be bilingual - English and Spanish speaking
- High school diploma or GED, Medical Assistant designation and/or Medical Scribe certification.
- Team oriented and self-motivated with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
- Willingness to travel between offices.
- Ability to work under pressure and remain calm in highly stressful daily situations.
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.
- Prepare examination rooms to provide all needed medications, forms, consents, and educational materials.
- Coordinate special testing needs with technicians and surgical needs with the surgical counselors.
- Create a sterile environment using sterile techniques.
- 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
- Basic fundus photography (Mac, Disc and Diabetic Series)
- 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.
- Obtain HIPAA/OSHA certification upon hire and each year at a specified time and at the expense of the practice.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Ability to Relocate:
- Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
