Medical Scribe/Tech (Eyecare) - Training Provided, Full-Time
Core
Ophthalmic Scribe/Technician performs preliminary patient work-ups, scribes for physicians, and assists with examinations and treatments in an eye care clinic.
Role type
Clinical support technician (ophthalmology)
Builds
Patient examination and treatment workflow for ophthalmologists
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
COA or COT certification, OSC certification
Technologies
Electronic Medical Records (EMR), image management system, Microsoft Office
Responsibilities
Prepare patients and rooms for treatments, obtain patient medical history, measure visual acuity and intraocular pressure, perform basic visual field testing, instill eye drops, assist with procedures and dressings, maintain room supplies and drug counts, input procedure codes into EMR, provide patient education and customer service.
Seniority
Entry-level, training provided