Scribe / Ophthalmic Assistant

Scribe / Ophthalmic Assistant Clearwater, FL Job Details Full-time 9 hours ago Qualifications Direct patient care Customer service Maintaining patient confidentiality Ophthalmology Optical coherence tomography (OCT) Patient interaction 1 year Patient charting Referral coordination Entry level Full Job Description Ophthalmology office is looking for an Ophthalmic Assistant/Scribe. Ideal candidate will have one or more years experience, be motivated by clinical excellence, function as a team player with a positive attitude, and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. Two office locations (Clearwater and Trinity, FL). Full-time, M-F, EOE, background check and drug testing.

Core Responsibilities:

Perform as a valued, key team member by assisting providers through preparing patients for examination using excellent customer service talent and technical training. Perform testing as ordered by provider (AR, OCT, HVF, Corneal Topography, IOL Master, tonometry). Conduct patient work-up appropriate to patient clinical history and chief complaint. Effectively communicate with patients, accurately record all aspects of history of present illness and update medications. Ensure proper authorizations/referrals are in place if additional testing is required. Proactively participate in maintaining efficient workflow through personal effectiveness. Prepare exam room, assist patients to exam room, and anticipate provider needs through proper exam set-up. Maintain confidentiality at all times