Ophthalmic Scribe

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits :

401(k)

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Tuition assistance

Grand Strand Retina and Eye Physicians is a growing leader in ophthalmology services. We provide care across the Grand Strand.

As an Ophthalmic Scribe, you play a direct role in the care of our patients each day.

We are looking for a new team member with a positive attitude to work primarily in the Murrells Inlet location but are required to be at our other location in Myrtle Beach at times. Salary will be based upon experience.

JOB DESCRIPTION : TECHNICIAN

General Summary of Duties : Gathers important medical information; performs visual screening and diagnostic prior to Ophthalmologists visit with patient.

Supervision Received : Reports directly to Clinic Manager

Typical Physical Demands : Requires prolonged standing, walking, some bending, stooping and stretching. Requires excellent communication skills and a keen understanding of patients with sensory impairment. Must be able to express a caring attitude while performing the tasks required with accuracy and efficiency. Requires normal range of hearing and eye sight to perform necessary testing and reporting of findings.

Example of Duties :

• 1. Greets patients and visitors in a prompt, courteous and helpful manner.

2. Review patient's chart prior to exam to anticipate procedures and supplies or equipment that may be needed.

3. Obtains patient history and transcribes results of patient exams on medical record as physician(s) orally dictate during patient exam. Transcribes in direct accordance to established guidelines.

4.. Instructs patients both verbally and with written instructions regarding medications and treatment. Answers patient questions and follows up with patient as needed.

5. Escorts patients to appropriate area

6. Assists physician(s) by obtaining supplies as needed during patient care.

7. Controls patient flow

8. Reviews patient charts and posts tests and examination results.

9. Demonstrates the ability to work with geriatric patients and patients of all ages.

10. Accurately transcribes information from physician into medical exam record.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

This position requires that the incumbent have good handwriting and hearing. The incumbent should be detail oriented. The incumbent should have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with a wide variety of people.