Medical Scribe:
Position Summary
Florida Eye Clinic is seeking an Ophthalmic Scribe to join our Clinic Operations team. In this role, you will provide direct support to our physicians and assist with ophthalmic procedures to ensure high-quality patient care and diagnosis.
Why Apply? This is an excellent opportunity to grow your clinical skills in a fast-paced, collaborative eye care environment. We provide a structured progression path from basic entry-level tasks to advanced technical procedures.
Key Responsibilities
To keep mobile scrolling easy, we’ve summarized the core duties into key areas:
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Physician Support & Documentation: Accurately record patient diagnoses, treatments, and exam findings as directed by the physician. Assist during physical examinations and obtain required patient consent signatures.
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Patient Care & Flow: Direct patients to exam rooms, prepare them for evaluation, and manage the clinic flow to minimize wait times.
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Clinical Assistance: Safely administer eye drops/medication, educate patients on how to use their medications, and process authorized prescription refills.
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Administrative & Coding: Complete encounter forms, review physician orders, and fill out internal procedures and referral forms accurately.
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Lane Maintenance: Open and close exam lanes daily. Clean, disinfect, and maintain ophthalmic equipment and inventory clinic supplies.
Qualifications
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Education: High school graduate or equivalent.
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Skills: Strong written communication with clear, legible handwriting. Ability to accurately spell and abbreviate medical and ophthalmic terminology.
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Experience: Prior experience working for an ophthalmologist or in an eye-care-related field is strongly desired (but we are willing to train the right candidate).
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Confidentiality: Strict adherence to patient privacy and HIPAA guidelines.
Reporting Structure
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This position reports directly to the Technician Supervisor.
