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WHO WE ARE:
The Florida Eye Clinic has grown to an impressive 11 practice clinic of ophthalmologists and optometrists with a state-of-the-art Ambulatory Surgical Center at our home practice in our Altamonte Springs location.
We believe our mission is to maximize the visual potential of each of our patients through the highest quality of vision care. We are dedicated to providing a positive experience for our patients, so The Florida Eye Clinic is seeking a professional, positive, and team-oriented individual to join our family as a Medical Scribe in Optometry.
WHAT YOUR DAY WILL LOOK LIKE:
The Writer cooperates in the process of patient care by providing direct support to the physician and by completing ophthalmic procedures that aid in the diagnosis and treatment of the patient.
QUALIFICATIONS:
The Scribe shall:
– Be a high school graduate or the equivalent
– Write clearly and legibly
– Spell and abbreviate accurately using medical ophthalmic terminology
– Have prior experience working for an ophthalmologist or in an ophthalmic related area (desired).
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Scribe reports to the Technician Supervisor and assist the physician in direct patient care. The Scribe must maintain patient confidentiality.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
The duties and responsibilities of the Scribe are listed according to levels of functional performance and specific technical skills. The levels progress from the basic expectations at position entry and build to advanced techniques and procedures. It is expected that the Scribe at the highest level, will be capable of performing all listed duties and responsibilities.
In providing physician support, the Scribe:
1. Direct patients to exam rooms and prepare the patient for physician examination.
2. Assists the physician during physical examination.
3. Records information pertinent to each patient’s diagnosis and treatment as directed by the physician.
4. Obtains patient consent signature as needed.
5. Instills eye medication/drops for patients when instructed.
6. Reviews physician’s orders to complete internal procedures and referral forms.
7. Completes encounter form information to reflect diagnostic treatment and visit parameters for each patient.
8. Redirects the patient to other treatment/scheduling areas.
9. Educates patient regarding administration of medications as directed by the physician.
10. Completes requests for prescription refills as authorized by physician with full documentation in the patient chart.
11. Maintains a smooth patient flow within the exam area.
12. Open and close exam lanes daily, ensuring equipment is cleaned and disinfected in an appropriate manner; inventory and maintain supplies within the work area, replenish as needed.
OTHER DUTIES:
Travel to assist other doctors in satellite locations as needed.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
Aptitudes: Audio, visual and verbal ability, ability to give and follow instructions clearly and concisely, ability to organize.
Techniques and Procedures: Requires 100% interaction with people, manual dexterity to an extent of 85 – 90%, reaching limited to 85 – 90%, sitting and standing 100%.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to operate visual testing equipment
- Ability to write legibly
- May be required to stand/ sit for extended periods of time
- Must be able to move around the clinic freely
SALARY
$15.00/per hour ++ to commensurate with experience.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
25% travel required.
Sueldo: A partir de $15.00 la hora
Lugar de trabajo: Una ubicación
