Ophthalmic Scribe/ Tech - Jacksonville, FL

Job Description

Job Description

Ophthalmic Scribe

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

Top benefits package including:

• 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

Qualifications:

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED

Experience:

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

Responsibilities:

The Ophthalmic Scribe is responsible for supporting the physician by preparing exam room and appropriate equipment, preparing patients for provider examination by performing and recording appropriate diagnostics, reviewing and recording patient medical history, accurately scribing all patient encounters including consultations and/or discussions with approved family members, referring providers, and or PCP, documenting the patient encounter, and coordinating patient care as directed by the treating provider to allow for proper diagnosis and treatment of patients’ conditions

•Perform and record results of basic ocular screening and patient history

•Assist in the efficient movement/flow of patients through sequence and evaluation

•Medically assist the doctor through the patient examination

•Scribe and document for the doctor

•Prepare examination rooms to provide all needed medications, forms, consents and educational materials

•Coordinate special testing needs with technicians and surgical needs with the surgical counselors

•Create a sterile environment using sterile technique

•Assist doctor with patient calls, pharmacy calls, etc; return all patient phone calls the same day received

•Communicate all doctor instructions to patients and/or other doctors’ offices as directed; fax reports, letters, post op visits, etc., to referring doctors

•Provide assistance to other clinic personnel as needed

General:

• Serve as brand representative for FPA by embracing the Company culture and mission statement, core values and standards of conduct.
• Strictly adhere to all Standards.
• Compliance Standards.
• Privacy and Security Standards.
• Workplace Standards.
• Workforce Standards.
• Strictly adhere to Department policies and procedures.
• Participate in quality assurance and quality improvement process.
• Participate in corporate compliance program.
• Promptly report suspected acts of non-compliance with Company Standards and Policies.
• Participate in job-related continuing education programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned by your supervisor or designee.

EEOC Disclaimer:
FPA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. In addition to federal law requirements, FPA complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.