Medical Scribe (Oculoplastic)

Berkeley Eye Center, a well-established ophthalmic practice is adding to their Oculoplastic Department with the addition of a medical scribe.

This is a full-time position and will involve travelling to multiple locations in the Greater Houston area on a regular basis.

Previous date entry experience in a medical office environment is required as well as strong communication skills and professional appearance. Prior experience in dermatology, aesthetics, plastic surgery or oculoplastic is a plus but not required.

Fluency in English & Spanish is a big plus.

Note: The person in this position should have a reasonable expectation of exposure to blood and be committed to utilizing the proper protective gear for biohazardous materials.

We offer a competitive wage & a comprehensive benefit package. The hourly rate for the individual hired for this position will be based on experience and depth of skill set.

We have a staff that is dedicated to providing our patients with the finest in eye care. We value individuals who are upbeat, dependable, skilled & flexible in their work. In return we offer our employees a work environment that is positive, fair and offers tremendous opportunities to develop professionally.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Follow all current and future policies and procedures of the department.
• Assist in the efficient movement/flow of patients through sequence and evaluation.
• Medically assist the doctor through the patient examination.
• Scribe and document for the doctor.
• Prepare examination rooms to provide all needed medications, forms, consents and educational materials.
• Coordinate special testing needs with technicians and surgical needs with the surgical counselors.
• Assist doctor with patient calls, pharmacy calls, etc; return all patient phone calls the same day received.
• Assist with minor surgical procedures.
• Communicate all doctor instructions to patients and/or other doctors’ offices as directed; fax reports, letters, post op visits, etc., to referring doctors.
• Ability to travel to assigned office locations.
• Provide assistance to other clinic personnel as needed.

ORGANIZATIONAL FUNCTIONS

• Maintain practice and patient confidentiality at all times.
• Exhibit professional demeanor at all times while representing the practice.
• Maintain a professional level and volume of communication.
• Participate in staff and educational meetings and training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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.

• Most of the on-the-job time is spent walking, sitting, using hands to handle, reaching with hands and arms, talking and hearing. Less than one-third of the time is spent stooping or crouching.
• Sometimes this job may require weight to be lifted; under one-third of the on-the-job lifting is between 10 and 50 pounds.
• The job requires the following types of special vision: close, distance, peripheral and depth.
• Typical noise level for the work environment of this job is moderate (i.e. business office with computers and printers, light traffic).
• Work in an office environment and sustain posture in a standing and or sitting position for prolonged periods of time.

This job description is intended only to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It is not intended, nor should it be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, and responsibilities.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Oculoplastic : 2 years (Required)

Language:

• English and Spanish fluently (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Required)

Work Location: On the road