Medical Scribe (Eyecare) - Training Provided, Full-Time, Year-Round
Core
Perform preliminary patient work-ups, scribe for physicians, and assist with examinations and treatments in an ophthalmology clinic setting.
Role type
Clinical support technician (ophthalmic scribe/technician)
Builds
Patient examination data, treatment support, and clinic operational readiness
Domain
Healthcare / Ophthalmology
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Ophthalmic terminology, EMR system proficiency, visual acuity measurement, intraocular pressure measurement, visual field testing, OCT operation, patient preparation, vital signs monitoring, medical coding (ICD-9)
Preferred skills
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA), Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT), Ophthalmic Scribe Certification (OSC)
Technologies
Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems, image management systems, Microsoft Office suite
Responsibilities
Measure and record visual acuity and intraocular pressures; perform preliminary refraction and basic visual field testing; prepare patients for treatments and minor procedures; instill eye drops and assist with dressings; maintain room supplies and drug counts; input procedure codes and diagnosis codes into EMR; assist physician with OCT and treatments.
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on IC