Ophthalmic Technician and Scribe
- Job Title
- Ophthalmic Technician and Scribe
- Job ID
- 27491069
- Location
- SOUTH BOSTON, VA 24592
- Other Location
- 23970
- Description
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You will be responsible for performing an extensive number of data collection functions.
- Obtains patient history
- Performs Vision Testing
- Correctly summarizes and documents what the physician verbalizes during an examination, including but not limited to: proper charting of the examination, documenting additions to the chief complaint, assessment and recommendations for treatment (including justification of decisions reached when appropriate)
- Performs accurate and consistent documentation and routine ophthalmic tests and measurements
- Assists physician with office procedures while maintaining practice standards of sterile technique and infection control
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Problem-solving and analytical skills
- Empathetic personality with attention to patient’s needs
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail; ability to prioritize tasks
- Ability to work as a team member and uphold organizational standards and values
- Mechanical ability and manual dexterity for operating complicated equipment
- Demonstrated computer literacy
- Excellent judgment, dependability, and diligence
- Demonstrated high ethical standards and integrity
- Demonstrated accuracy and thoroughness; monitors own work to ensure quality
- Customer and patient service orientation
- Professionalism: displays a positive outlook and pleasant manner
- Ability to work cooperatively in group situations; offers assistance and support to coworkers
- Minimum of high school education or GED.
- Completion of medical terminology and/or ophthalmic terminology courses is encouraged.