Ophthalmic Scribe (Remote) Jobs

• EMR entry, notes, charting and assist as scribe for physician as required, as well as EMR documentation of all patient communications.
• The scribe, under the direction of the physician, transcribes the impression and plan, results of tests, prescriptions, and orders.
• The scribe does not directly assist with patient care.
• The scribe transcribes any consultations or discussions with family members.
• Attends required staff and educational meetings as requested.
• Maintains strictest confidentiality.
• The scribe documents any procedures that may be performed by the physician or ophthalmic medical personnel.

Prior Experience

• 2-3 years of Retina Scribe experience required
• Ophthalmic Assistant/Technician, with or without COA/COT: 1 year (preferred)
• Associates Degree minimum / Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Understands and follows procedures for surgical and procedural consents, pre- and post-operative instructions.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and demonstrate energetic professional, empathetic and maintain certification.
• Ophthalmic pre-exam workup, basic and advanced ophthalmic testing including but not limited to demonstrated proficiency in case histories, visual acuity testing, EOM, and pupil testing, keratometry, tonometry, visual field testing, OCT testing, topography, fundus, optic nerve and external photography, biometry A-Scan/IOLMaster, preliminary slit lamp exams with angle grading.
• Understands and utilizes sterile technique and procedures.
• Thorough knowledge of eye anatomy, disease, symptoms, surgical procedures, and ocular medications.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and demonstrate energetic professional, empathetic demeanor to patients and coworkers.
• Knowledge of and facility with electronic medical record (EMR) and practice management (EPM) systems.
• Demonstrates ability to assist providers with 4-6 patient encounters per hour.
• Understanding and analytic capabilities consistent with operational flow analysis and coding and compliance.