Ophthalmic Scribe Job

Summary

Duties

• Maintain patients’ medical records with accuracy under the direct supervision of the physician. Note and code diagnoses, lab results, and treatments in the EMR system.
• Assist physician throughout his or her clinic and serve as a personal assistant to help the physician be more efficient and productive. Respond to messages from internal staff.
• Review charts and alert physician when not complete or consistent.
• Collect and properly complete all measures for MIPS and proper submission of ERX.
• Assist in maintaining patient follow-up, education, and quality of care.
• Attend training on a range of subjects including coding, legal and regulatory compliance, billing/reimbursement, and ability to quickly assimilate to new processes and procedures.
• Additional meetings and training are required. Compliance with OSHA and HIPAA are a must as well as the adherence to emergency and safety protocol.

Required Attributes

• Experience with medical scribing in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to travel to satellite clinics (day trips) on a regular basis.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment Ability to type at least 55 WPM- Excellent communication and grammar
• Demonstrated effectiveness showing courtesy, diligence, integrity, and teamwork
• Strong interpersonal skills (effective listening, clear communication, effective
• patient problem resolution, warm demeanor)
• Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with physicians, coworkers, and patients
• Reliability and availability to the physician while working in clinic, including some early mornings and late evenings
• Valid Texas driver’s license and satisfactory driving record

Desired Attributes

• Experience with MDI
• Experience with scribing in retina
• Experience with a team-based environment

Position Details

• Schedule assigned by supervisor and can vary
• Frequent day trips within Central Texas
• Hourly pay (FLSA non-exempt, eligible for overtime)
• Physical requirements: Ability to view patient images and operate computer devices, frequent use of a computer terminal, standing and walking for long periods of time, regularly lifting up to 10 lbs, typing and driving for up to 5 hours