Medical Scribe, Ophthalmology

About this role

EyeCare Partners is the nation’s leading provider of clinically integrated eye care. Our national network of over 300 ophthalmologists and 700 optometrists provides a lifetime of care to our patients with a mission to enhance vision, advance eye care and improve lives. Based in St. Louis, Missouri, over 650 ECP-affiliated practice locations provide care in 18 states and 80 markets, providing services that span the eye care continuum. For more information, visit www.eyecare-partners.com.

Job Title: Ophthalmic Scribe - Experience Required!
Company: Bennett & Bloom Eye Centers
Location: Florence, KY 41042
Travel: Travel to our office in Crestwood, KY will be required as needed; we do pay mileage reimbursement!

*experience as a Medical Scribe is required**

Perks:

• Full Benefits Package - Medical, Vision, Dental and Life Insurance

• 401k + Employer Matching

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays

• Paid Maternity Leave

• Eyecare Education Reimbursement

• Competitive Base Pay

• Employee Discounts

Hours:

• Full Time

• Our offices are open from Monday-Friday 7am-7pm.

• Your shifts will fall within those hours, and you may need to work a little earlier/later as needed.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

• Experience working as an Ophthalmic and/or Optometric Technician is preferred

• Scribing experience is required

• Favorable result on Background Check

• Basic computer skills

• Strong customer service skills

• Excitement to learn and grow

Essential Functions:

• Facilitate patient flow

• Assist the doctor in preliminary testing

• Verify medical and vision insurances

• Effectively communicate with patients, doctors, and managers

• Answer inquiries through phone, email, and in-person requests

SUMMARY

An Ophthalmic Technician/Scribe is a valuable asset to an Ophthalmologist as they assist in providing excellent patient care to the patients during their visit. This employee will use ophthalmic techniques to perform preliminary work-up of patients in a clinic setting, scribe for Physicians and may also directly assist Physician(s) with examinations and treatment of patients.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide exceptional customer service during every patient encounter (in person or via phone).

• Display a professional attitude, greet patients promptly with a smile, and thank them when they leave

• Anticipate Physician needs to facilitate the flow of the clinic

• Practice urgency at all times with patient’s time, as well as the Doctor’s time and schedule

• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including HIPAA

• Verify patient’s information by interviewing patient

• Record patient’s medical history and current medications and confirm purpose of visit

• Record all data in the patient's Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

• Check condition of patient's eyes by observing pupils, muscles, visual acuity and extraocular movements

• Required skills include: dilation, refraction, pressures, and performing a variety of diagnostic tests including visual fields, OCT, GDX, IOL master, auto refractor and topography

• Demonstrates working knowledge of eye anatomy, diseases, symptoms and ocular medications

• Accurately and thoroughly document medical visits and procedures as they are being performed by the Physician

• Demonstrates basic understanding of examination and procedure codes (ICD-9 codes) when inputting into the EMR system

• Ensure that accurate procedure coding/charges for all procedures/drugs for all patients and correct diagnosis codes are used

• Prepare patients for treatments and minor procedures; measure and record vital signs (blood pressure, pulse and respiration rate) as required

• Open and close exam rooms as needed

• Keep…