Medical Scribe - Ophthalmology - Garden City

Company: Ophthalmic Consultants Of Long Isla
Location: Garden City
Posted on: January 15, 2021

Job Description:

About UsOCLI is an innovative, world-renowned multi-specialty Ophthalmology practice. We have offices throughout Nassau and Suffolk County, Manhattan, Lehigh Valley Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Connecticut, as well as a surgery center in Westbury, NY, Norwalk, CT and Lehigh Valley, PA. Our practitioners are some of the most respected physicians in the region, earning their reputations as esteemed innovators and complication-solvers. Through our dedicated team of physicians and support staff, we deliver the highest quality, personalized eye care in comfortable and technologically advanced offices.In response to the COVID-19 situation, OCLI is following enhanced safety protocols consistent with guidelines put forth by the CDC and the World Health Organization (WHO) to protect our patients and colleagues. Click here to learn about how we are keeping you safe.We are currently looking for a dedicated, conscientious Ophthalmic Scribe to join and advance within our growing practice! Experience is preferred but we will train the right candidate! Medical Assistants are welcomed to apply.Summary: Appropriately document physician examination, physician/patient discussions, physician's impression and plan, e-prescribe medications and complete templates as required for same day or future patient care within Nextgen EMR.Some of the benefits of joining our team include:* Opportunities for growth and advancement in the field of Ophthalmology* Reimbursement for study materials/exam expenses related to certifications for: Ophthalmic Scribe, Ophthalmic Technician, Ophthalmic Assistant and Ophthalmic Coding Specialist* Bonuses upon certification* Paid Time Off* Health Insurance options* Life insurance policy* 401K planEssential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.* Gather all information from the examination including all tests that are ordered by the doctor and appropriately document in Nextgen EMR.* Record physician/patient discussion in EMR.* Complete templates as required for same day or future patient care* Knowledgeable in anatomy of the eye and ocular pathology.* Knowledgeable in ocular pharmacology such as anesthetics, steroids, antibiotics, mydriatics and cycloplegics, epinephrine, miotics and non-steroidal anti-inflammatories.* Assists physician in exam.* Triages emergency cases appropriately into physicians schedule, facilitates patient flow.* Utilizes as appropriate, infection control techniques and universal precautions.* Contributes to quality of care and operational efficiencies.* Maintains confidentiality and professional demeanor at all times.Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Position Type/Expected Hours of WorkThis is a full time position requiring 40 hours per week. Position is in a medical office and shifts are scheduled around the needs of the practice, position regularly requires long and evening shifts, Saturday shifts are required on a rotating basis.Education and/or ExperienceOne year certificate from college or technical school; minimum two years experience as an ophthalmic assistant or equivalent combination of education and experience.Language SkillsAbility to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.Reasoning AbilityAbility to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or schedule form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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