Optometry Scribe

Job Details

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

At Midwest Eye Consultants, we combine advanced technology with compassionate care to create an exceptional patient experience. We’re looking for an energetic, detail-oriented Scribe to support our doctors during exams, assist with patient testing and histories, and help keep our clinic running smoothly.

No experience? No problem. We offer a strong training program and will teach you everything you need to succeed. If you’re eager to learn, enjoy helping people, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we’d love to meet you.

POSITION LOCATION:

This position will travel between two offices.

2874 E Dupont Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46825

1601 E Paulding Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46816

What We Offer

• Pay range of $15.00-$17.00 depending on experience.
• Professional Development through a Certification program available with increases
• 6.5 paid holidays per year
• Approximately 10 days of PTO within first year
• Full slate of benefits to include health, dental, vision, and 401k
• Employee Referral Program
  
  

Essential Responsibilities

• During the exam, accurately enter information into EHR as dictated by the doctor.
• Assist optometrist and ophthalmologist with patient procedures.
• Escort the patient to Optical and introduce to the Optician, reiterating the doctor’s recommendations.
• Coordinate patient scheduling and monitor patient flow throughout the office, properly communicating delays.
• Prepare exam room by cleaning instruments and maintaining inventory of medications and supplies.
• Provide a safe, clean, organized and inviting environment for both patients and staff.
• Perform other duties and assume various responsibilities as determined by the office manager or team lead, and doctor(s).
  
  

SUPPLEMENTARY RESPONSIBILITIES : Depending upon the patient volume and/or patient flow, you may be required to perform the following tasks.

• Prepare patients for eye examinations and vision therapy; confidentially instruct patients about medications, tests, and procedures.
• Perform various vision and diagnostic tests.
• Collect patient medical history and enter data into EHR.
• Assist with answering the telephone, scheduling appointments, and effectively maintaining appointment books for doctors, as well as assist in completing recalls.
• Occasional travel to support other offices may be requested.
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS (per ADA Guidelines)

• Physical Activity: Standing for sustained periods of time, Stooping, Grasping, Lifting, Talking, Hearing.
• Physical requirements: Light work. Must be able to lift up to 15 lbs on a regular basis from floor to waist, 5 lbs from waist to shoulder, and 5 lbs from shoulder to overhead.
• The worker is required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.