What are the responsibilities and job description for the OPHTHALMIC SCRIBE position at Select Eye Care | Towson?
Overview :
Join Us! Our busy ophthalmology practice is looking for Medical Scribes. Joining our team as a Scribe will fast track your career goals! You will assist nationally known vision specialists by using advanced technology. Experience as an Ophthalmic Technician is a plus!
We Believe In Rewarding Excellence! You'll earn a competitive salary and an excellent benefit package too! You'll have comprehensive insurance plans, HSA option, eye care benefits, paid-time-off, paid holidays and 401(k).
Responsibilities : What You Will Do :
- Make introductions and establish rapport with patients. Initiate patient evaluation, documenting the chief complaint, history of present illness, review of systems, and all pertinent ocular findings accurately and in accordance with compliance guidelines.
- Accurately and thoroughly document medical visits and procedures as they are being performed by the physician, and other procedures and treatments performed by healthcare professionals, including nurses and physician assistants.
- Prepare referral letters as directed by the physician, via dictation or summary of the medical record; Ensure that letters are prepared to all physicians involved in a patients care, and with all copies of pertinent reports or tests attached. Research contact information for referring physicians, coordinate referrals, prepare operative reports, make phone calls, and other clerical tasks as assigned.
- Inform patients of the purpose of all tests personally performed and how the patient will be affected during the tests. Provide necessary patient education and explanations of risks and benefits.
- Educate patients regarding administration of medications and pre and post-operative instructions as directed by physician.
- Follow all safety procedures as per guidelines.
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We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.