Ophthalmic Scribe - Pediatric Eye Consultants of North

Ophthalmic Scribe

Pediatric Eye Consultants of North Florida, a Division of Florida Pediatric Associates is seeking an Ophthalmic Scribe to join their busy practice.

• 90% Employer Paid Employee Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 100% Employer Paid STD & LTD
• Supplemental Insurance Options
• 15 Days PTO – First Year
• 7 Paid Holidays
• 401k Plan and Amazing Work Environment

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year experience as an ophthalmic scribe in an ophthalmology setting.
• Scribe certification is a plus.

• Preferred Minimum 1+ years working as a Ophthalmic Scribe in a medical practice preferred.

• Correctly summarizes and documents what the physician says during an examination, including but not limited to: proper charting of the examination, documenting additions to the chief complaint, assessment and recommendations for treatment (including justification of decisions reached when appropriate).
• Actively engages in EHR protocols/templates, assisting physician in building appropriate templates and providing feedback in their use.
• Attends to exact language preferred by physician as it pertains to documentation. This may require reviewing previous charting/documentation and making an effort to reproduce impression/ plans accurately and to the physician’s standards.
• Observes the patient and the physician and assists when appropriate during the exam or procedure, including but not limited to: holding the patient’s head in the slit lamp, assisting with fixation target, providing additional equipment/ instruments.
• Maintains an awareness of the patient’s verbal and non-verbal communication when the physician is providing instructions as it may necessitate the writer repeating information, providing written instructions, and/or patient education materials for the patient to review at home.
• Ensures patient understands all instructions.
• Remains as close to the physician as possible and limits time away from the physician and the patient.
• When applicable, prepares accurate eye glass or contact lens prescriptions and/or medication prescriptions for the eye physician’s signature prior to the completion of the examination.
• Alerts eye physician to patient-related forms that need completion.
• Guides patient to front desk or surgical scheduler after completion of exam and ensures proper follow-up appointments are made.
• Becomes fluent in the exact requirements of each examination, acceptable codes and charges.

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