Ophthalmic Clinic Scribe

Responsibilities & Duties

• Correctly summarizes and documents what the physician verbalizes 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 and closing patient charts in a timely manner.
• Accurate ICD10 and CPT coding in patient charts.
• Observes the patient and physician and assists when appropriate during the exam including but not limited to; providing assistance to the patient as needed, providing additional medications and / or instruments, following directions in a medical emergency.
• Maintains awareness of the patient's verbal and non-verbal communication when the physician is providing instructions as it may be necessary for the scribe to repeat information, provide written instructions, and / or hand out patient education materials for the patient to review at home.
• Cleans and prepares exam rooms before each clinic session according to upcoming physician's preferences for all needed drops, medications, instruments, forms, and educational materials.
• Able to perform OCT, OCT-A, Fundus Photography, and Microperimetry; possesses basic knowledge and skills to perform B-Scans when necessary.
• Knowledge of practice management system, including but not limited to: scheduling a new and existing patient, viewing scheduled appointments and insurance information, and printing a fee ticket and patient demographics.
• Ensures patient understands all instructions.
• Accurately documents amendments to patient charts according to practice protocols.
• Maintains the patient flow of the clinic to include confirmation of insurance authorization prior to treatment.
• Provides support to the clinic by helping execute Ophthalmic Technician duties as needed.
• Alerts physician to patient-related forms that need completion.
• Guides patients to front desk after completion of exam and ensures proper follow-up appointments are communicated to the front desk to be made before the patient leaves.
• Understands and utilizes drug inventory system for including but not limited to: dispensing and removing medications, performing end-of-day drug inventory count, and running basic reports.
• Evaluates the condition of the examination room to ensure patient can safely enter and exit the room.
• Notifies physician of changes to the daily schedule, especially emergencies.
• Facilitates communication between the physician and other staff members as helpful to minimize clinic flow disruptions.
• Able to perform on-call duties with assigned physicians after hours and on weekends.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Experience & Education

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent (Required)
• Medical scribe experience (Required)
• Computer Proficiency (Preferred)
• Effective oral and written communication

Benefits

• Medical Insurance Plans
• Vision Insurance Plan
• Dental Insurance Plan
• 401K Contribution
• Life Insurance
• Sick, Vacation, and Holiday Pay
• Certification Opportunities

Who We Are

California Retina Consultants (CRC) is part of Retina Consultants of America (RCA), the largest network of leading retina specialists with the mission of saving sight and improving patient lives through innovation and the highest quality care. Through RCA's physician-centered practice management model, physicians continue to drive clinical and practice culture while benefiting from the available business expertise, resources and shared best practices. California Retina Consultants follows all CDC and local authority protocols to ensure the safety and well-being of the patients, providers, employees, and communities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

California Retina Consultants is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and an Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity.

(All offers are contingent upon satisfactory background check and pre-employment drug screen)