Ophthalmic Assistant – Medical Scribe

Peak Retina a rapidly growing Ophthalmology subspecialty practice with offices in Issaquah, WA and Yakima, WA. We are professional, agile, inclusive and our goal is to deliver cutting-edge care to patients with retinal diseases.

We have rapidly grown to be a leader in vitreoretinal care and provide both medical and surgical consultations. Our dedicated team at Peak Retina is passionate about delivering patient-centered healthcare with a personalized touch, ensuring that every patient receives the highest standard of care.

Why Peak Retina? At Peak, we believe in the patient's positive experience and personalized attention. Our state-of-the-art facilities are equipped with cutting-edge technology, enabling our team to provide comprehensive solutions for a wide range of retinal conditions. As a member of the Peak Retina family, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative and innovative environment...

Our work environment includes:

• Modern office setting
• Safe work environment
• On-the-job training
• Growth opportunities

Job Summary: Working under the immediate supervision of the Managing Physician, this person will handle the clinical aspects of the office. Prior experience with surgical scheduling, drug inventory management, or building training programs is highly desired. This position is intended to improve patient flow/throughput for our busy practice while maintaining high levels of quality care.

Responsibilities:
- Sets and maintains standards for clinical duties such as patient work up, scribing, diagnostics, etc.; following provider protocols.
- Leadership support to other technicians
- Assist with phone and referral triage
- Perform and oversee preliminary eye examinations, including taking patient histories, measuring visual acuity, intraocular pressure, and other pretesting elements
- Conduct diagnostic tests, such as optical coherence tomography, fundus photography, fluorescein angiography
- Assist ophthalmologists in various procedures, such as eye injections and laser treatments
- Educate patients on proper eye care, to include post-treatment
- Maintain accurate and detailed patient records
- Clean and maintain ophthalmic instruments and equipment
- Reports non-functioning/defective equipment to managing Director immediately
- Oversight on clinical inventory
- Ensures clinical supplies are current and expired materials are discarded
- Maintains all HIPAA and OSHA training
- Assists managing Director in training new technicians
- Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

-Medical Scribe experience required

- Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology related to the eye
- Familiarity with medical office procedures, including medical coding and HIPAA regulations
- Experience with electronic health record systems, preferably Ophthalmology EMR such as Modernizing Medicine (EMA or Eyefinity)
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately
- Excellent interpersonal skills for interacting with patients and healthcare professionals
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritize tasks, and multi-task effectively

Education: Minimum of High School diploma or equivalent is required. COA certification a plus. Knowledge of medical terminology is required.

Experience: Must have strong patient care service experience. Previous experience in ophthalmology is preferred; experience in retina is a plus

Physical Demands: Physical Demands: Ability to perform physical duties of this job, including but not limited to lifting 20 pound boxes / items, bending over, sitting, and standing. The physical demands described are those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential job functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, qualifications, or benefits associated with the role.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $29.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Ophthalmology: 2 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Issaquah, WA 98027 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Issaquah, WA 98027: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person