Twin Cities Eye Consultants, is seeking a full-time Ophthalmic Assistant/Scribe who is focused on patient care and thrives in a fast-paced clinical environment. We have been one of the leading ophthalmology groups in the metro area since 1964, and we would love for you to become part of our tradition of providing excellent patient care.
We offer a collaborative work environment dedicated to outstanding customer service, along with an excellent benefits package and continuing education opportunities. Come join our growing team!
Why work at Twin Cities Eye Consultants?
- We work hard to provide quality job opportunities with ongoing learning experiences and promote a healthy work-life balance for our team members!
- We're serious about employee engagement and that's reflected in our low turnover rates!
- We have passionate people here who strive to do our best for all patients at all times.
- We continue to innovate, improve, and grow!
Schedule: Full-time, approximately 40 hours per week
Location and Travel: This position is based in Coon Rapids on non-travel days. The employee will travel with provider twice per month to Baxter, MN, and twice per month to St. Croix Falls, WI.
Duties and Responsibilities -
- Work alongside the provider to document patient examinations in the electronic health record, including procedure orders, electronic prescriptions, and return-to-clinic scheduling.
- Obtain medical and ophthalmic histories as needed.
- Provide exceptional patient care while following all HIPAA guidelines and procedures.
- Properly open and close examination rooms and testing equipment.
- Clean and disinfect examination rooms and equipment according to established protocols.
- Dispense medication and over-the-counter product samples as directed.
- Use the inventory management system to dispense retina medications.
- Print and dispense eyeglass and contact lens prescriptions as directed.
- Review chart notes and correspondence daily to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Ensure chart documentation meets ICD-10 requirements.
- Schedule follow-up appointments and send referrals through the electronic health record to outside providers.
- Close the referral loop by confirming that referrals were received and patients were scheduled.
- Assist the technician team with special testing when requested by the provider.
- Sterilize instruments when required.
- The required twice per month travel to Baxter, MN and twice per month to St. Croix Falls, WI.
Preferred Qualifications -
- Previous medical experience or a medical background is preferred.
- This position involves working with a busy, high-volume medical retina ophthalmologist. The ideal candidate is professional, dependable, and possesses excellent communication skills.
- Candidates must be able to work independently and interact effectively with physicians, patients, and team members.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
Application Question(s):
- This position does require travel to Baxter, MN and St. Croix, WI. Both locations will be required to be visited twice per month. Are you comfortable with the commute to those locations?
Experience:
- Ophthalmology: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Coon Rapids, MN 55433 (Required)
Work Location: In person
