Ophthalmic Scribe/Technician at Iselin

Job Description

Ophthalmic Scribe/Technician

Ophthalmology group currently seeking full-time and part-time experienced Ophthalmic Scribes/Technicians to join ourteam in Northern NJ .

Job Description:
Performs a variety of patient care activities to assist physician(s) and medical office personnel.

Job Responsibilities:

• Greets patients and visitors in a prompt, courteous and helpful manner
• Obtains patient history and transcribes results into our EHR (electronic health record) as physician(s) orally dictate during patient exam. Transcribes results in an accurate and detailed completion
• Records physician(s) charge fee tickets in EHR (electronic health record) as physician(s) orally dictate during patient exam
• Maintains patient confidentiality
• Escorts patients to appropriate area (i.e., reception area, dilating room, cataract testing, etc.)
• Assists physician(s) by obtaining supplies as needed during patient care
• Assistance to technician as needed
• Performs visual acuity tests on patients in accordance to established guidelines
• Controls patient flow
• Performs autorefraction and lensometry tests as needed on patients in accordance with established guidelines
• Performs tonometry on patients in accordance to established guidelines
• Determines if patient needs further testing by technician. Notification of technician of name of patient that requires further testing
• Performs visual field testing, glare testing, color vision testing, Schirmers tear testing on patients as required. Requirement is determined by established guidelines
• Reviews patient charts and posts tests and examination results into EHR (electronic health record) as well as enter information of prior visits in EHR record
• Clean and sterilize equipment and maintain autoclave in accordance with established guidelines and procedures
• Demonstrates the ability to work with geriatric patients and patients of all ages
• Stocking of supplies on an ongoing basis to keep current stock requirements
• Cleaning of patient exam rooms in relation to testing and equipment
• Demonstrates compliance with all provisions of safety rules and other policies and procedures
• Check expiration of medications and supplies and follow-up as appropriate and in accordance with established guidelines and policies
• Attends required meetings and participates in committees as requested and enhances professional growth and development through meetings, education programs, seminars and conferences
• Performs other duties to ensure the smooth flow of work/patients in the office

Job Requirements

Experience:

• At least one (1) year of relevant experience

Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated excellence in communications skills
• Travel as needed to satellite locations
• Ability to work cooperatively with all members of the clinical department
• Ability to adapt self to various types of personalities

Compensation and Benefits:

• Compensation is commensurate with experience
• Benefits package available

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Country: USA, State: New Jersey, City: Iselin, Company: Confidential.