Clinical supervisor, lead medical scribe

Job Overview

Job Overview

Our growing practice is looking for a hands on clinical supervisor to join our busy practice. This role will be both responsible for managing the clinical staff (10 team members) as well as being a hands on Medical scribe. This role is ultimately is responsible for training new staff members so it is essential for them to become subject matter expert.

Medical Scribe will assist our doctor(s) with charting and documentation of eye exams and procedures. An Ophthalmic Scribe documents exam findings and diagnoses in real time as the physician is performing their examination and assists with in office procedures. We are looking for someone who pays close attention to detail and is able to effectively multitask, manage time, and prioritize tasks.

Job Duties:

• Manage medical assistant and technichians.
• Oversee the clinic flow, and ensure highest quality of patient care.
• Develop hiring and training plan for new team members.
• Accurately document exam findings and diagnoses in the electronic medical record during the physician’s examination, being sure all requirements are met
• Document treatment plans and follow up instructions in the EMR using templates created by the physician
• Educate patients on their instructions (whether it is postoperative, post-injection, or eye drop instructions) and answer patient questions when appropriate or defer to physician expertise if unable.
• Facilitate continuity of care by submitting (and following up on) outgoing referrals and creating letters to referring doctors and primary care providers.
• Advise technicians on triaging new patients with time sensitive diagnoses or established patients with new symptoms.
• Assist the front desk and technicians with clinical questions.
• Facilitate patient flow by effectively managing the technicians and ensuring that each technician is working up patients correctly and efficiently.
• Act as a proxy for the physician by answering questions from staff or patients based on existing treatment plans or diagnoses when the physician is not available. This does not include submitting new prescriptions, diagnosing patients, or making clinical/medical decisions without the knowledge or direction of the physician.
• Obtain written, informed, consent from patients for upcoming procedures when requested by the physician or prior to scheduled office tests/procedures.
• Review chart notes to confirm treatment plan, medication instructions, postoperative instructions, or other clinical findings in order to accurately answer questions or complete paperwork regarding a patient’s diagnosis and treatment.

Skills

• Attention to detail and accuracy in data collection and documentation
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Proficiency in computer applications (e.g., EHR systems, Google docs/sheets, electronic data capture systems)
• Ability to work a fast paced environment
• OSHA and HIPAA Compliant

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Medical office experience is a MUST
• Experience with ophthalmic practices and diagnoses’ preferred.
• Experience with ophthalmic scribing is preferred, but OSC is not required.
• Familiarity with HIPAA practices.
• Must be detail oriented, organized, and able to multitask.
• Must be patient care oriented.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $40.00 per hour (Pay range varies based on experience and educations such as LPN, MA, ...)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Ophthalmology

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Medical office : 2 years (Required)
• Medical terminology: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person