Overview:
Job description
We are a fast paced ophthalmology clinic in Roseville.We have an immediate opening for a Scribe!
This individual is responsible for providing accurate documentation and summarization of the ocular examination and recommendations while maintaining patient flow and communication regarding appointment status.
Responsibilities:
Essential Job Duties Will Include (but not limited to):
- Correctly summarizes and documents what the physician says during an examination, including but not limited to: proper charting of the examination, documenting additions to the chief complaint, assessment and recommendations for treatment (including justification of decisions reached when appropriate).
- Observes the patient and the physician and assists when appropriate during the exam, including but not limited to: holding the patients head in the slit lamp, providing additional medications and/or instruments, following directions in a medical emergency.
- Maintains an awareness of the patients verbal and non-verbal communication when the physician is providing instructions as it may necessitate the writer repeating information, providing written instructions, and/or patient education materials for the patient to review at home.
- Ensures patient understands all instructions.
- Remains as close to the physician as possible and limits time away from the physician and the patient.
- When applicable, prepares accurate eye glass or contact lens prescriptions and/or medication prescriptions for the eye physicians signature prior to the completion of the examination.
- Alerts eye physician to patient-related forms that need completion.
- When appropriate, completes the superbill and/or the check-out form, providing direction to the patient prior to following the physician.
- Guides patient to front desk after completion of exam and ensures proper follow-up appointments are made.
- Learns the personality and preferences of each physician, recognizing differences and abiding by them when working with that particular physician.
- Accommodates the needs of the patient for the exam:
- Monitors examination room and any physical limitations the patient may have.
- Makes sure the patient chair is down before the patient prepares to leave, the equipment is off, the slit lamp is out of the way, etc.
- Provides patient with cane, handbag, coat, etc. to expedite patient flow.
- Evaluates the condition of the examination room to ensure adequate supplies are in stock.
- Notifies physician of changes to the daily schedule, especially emergencies.
- Performs other tasks as required.
Qualifications:
Education and Experience Required:
- 1+ years of experience in medical office
- High school diploma
- Fluency in English, bilingual (spanish)preferred but not required
- Excellent spelling ability
You must be able to :
- Maintain confidential patient information
- Have strong professional interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrate respect for staff and patients.
- Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Be Team-orientated
- Management of multiple projects simultaneously.
- Have strong organization with attention to detail.
- Demostrate proficiency on the computer
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to walk and stand for eight hours
Must be able to type or write legibly in a dimly-lit setting
Must be able to hear softly spoken words
Pre-med/Pre Nursing Students Ideal For This Role
Min:USD $22.00/Hr.