Ophthalmic Scribe

Job description

Description The Ophthalmic Scribe is responsible for supporting the physician by preparing exam room and appropriate equipment, preparing patients for provider examination by performing and recording appropriate diagnostics, reviewing and recording patient medical history, accurately scribing all patient encounters including consultations and/or discussions with approved family members, referring providers, and or PCP, documenting the patient encounter, and coordinating patient care as directed by the treating provider to allow for proper diagnosis and treatment of patients’ conditions. Requirements: Essential Functions and Responsibilities: - Perform and record results of basic ocular screening and patient history including Manual refractions, Lensometry, Tonometry, Visual Fields, OCTs, Amsler grids, Muscle Testing, Pupil Exams, Topography - 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...