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University of Missouri
Medical Scribe - Ophthalmology (Part Time)
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What they do
A Medical Transcriptionist listens to sound recordings made by physicians and other healthcare professionals, transcribes the recordings and creates written reports and documents from them. Uses medical terminology and abbreviations and operates recording equipment and software. Works in hospitals or medical offices, or for companies that provide transcription services to healthcare facilities.
$37,394 / year median in Missouri
-1% projected decline
Job Description
Hiring Department Department of Ophthalmology Job Description Specialize in charting physician-patient encounters in detail, with a specific knowledge and use of medical and ophthalmic terminology Obtain accurate and detailed patient history Construct charts using the SOAP (subjective, objective, assessment/plan) method Navigate Citrix Receiver and utilize PowerChart to communicate with patients and staff Utilize PowerChart for ordering proposals for ancillary testing and fulfilling prescription refill requests for patients Utilize Zeiss and Forum for ophthalmic imaging Be compliant with infection control, basic sanitation/sterile protocol, and HIPAA Be able to perform basic patient care- a full ophthalmic workup exam including obtaining intraocular pressure, Visual Acuity, visual fields (confrontational and automated), etc. Utilize machinery for diagnostic testing (OCT, HVF, Goldman VF) Be able to Answer/transfer phone calls, faxing/copying, entering lab/diagnostic testing results, record bedside procedures, provide assistance with minor procedures (within physician's discretion) Input intraocular lens measurements for physician use in the OR (ORA) Shift Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Up to 20 hours per week. Minimum Qualifications A high school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge or abilities can be acquired is necessary. Six (6) months experience as a Medical Scribe or 6 months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.