Medical Scribe - Optometry Clinic

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Bridgeview Eye Partners

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Toledo, Ohio

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The medical scribe assists the doctor by transcribing data into the EHR during patient exams and coordinating patient flow. They also perform administrative and clinical tasks such as obtaining patient histories and preparing exam rooms.

Qualifications

This role requires a high school graduate with excellent keyboarding and communication skills to assist doctors in an optometry clinic. Responsibilities include transcribing patient data into EHR, performing preliminary testing, scheduling, and maintaining the exam room. Previous optometry experience is preferred, and the ability to learn quickly and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment is essential.

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY: The Scribe assists the doctor by transcribing appropriate data into the patient medical record during the patient exam in order to optimize the doctor’s time with patients. This position will also assist the technician by performing various administrative and clinical functions, including obtaining patient histories, performing preliminary and ancillary testing, scheduling patients, and preparing the exam room.  

WHAT WE OFFER:

  • Starting wage based on previous experience
  • 6.5 paid holidays per year + 2 Floating holidays
  • Approximately 10 days of PTO within first year
  • Full slate of benefits to include health, dental, vision, and 401k
  • Growth and wage increase through company paid certification program

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • During the exam, accurately enter information into EHR as dictated by the doctor.
  • Assist optometrist and ophthalmologist with patient procedures.
  • Escort the patient to Optical and introduce to the Optician, reiterating the doctor’s recommendations.
  • Coordinate patient scheduling and monitor patient flow throughout the office, properly communicating delays.
  • Prepare exam room by cleaning instruments and maintaining inventory of medications and supplies.
  • Provide a safe, clean, organized and inviting environment for both patients and staff.
  • Perform other duties and assume various responsibilities as determined by leadership.

    EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

    • High school graduate or equivalent.
    • Previous experience in optometry is preferred.

    COMPETENCIES:

    • Proficient in EHR, including exceptional keyboarding skills
    • Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
    • Detail oriented with strong organizational skills
    • Quality of work reflects efficiency and accuracy
    • Ability to obtain knowledge and skills on the job or through educational courses
    • A strong commitment to helping people
    • Polite, professional, and courteous
    • Ability to lead, motivate and promote a team environment
    • Proactive, adaptable, with the ability to work under pressure to accomplish projects and meet deadlines in a fast paced environment

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT (per ADA guidelines):

    • Physical Activity: Standing for sustained periods of time, Stooping, Grasping, Lifting, Talking, Hearing.
    • Physical requirements: Light work. Must be able to lift up to 15 lbs on a regular basis from floor to waist, 5 lbs from waist to shoulder, and 5 lbs from shoulder to overhead.
    • The worker is required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.

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    Bridgeview Eye Partners

    Bridgeview Eye Partners is a Management Service Organization that offers 30+ years of experience in building unparalleled excellence in the eyecare industry. Founded on a truly integrated patient care model, Bridgeview Eye Partners offers tremendous professional leadership, customized business solutions, access to capital, and robust administrative resources to enhance and expand our partners' patient care delivery systems. Working together we bridge the gaps to deliver a new view in eye care.
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