Scribe - Retina

Scribes are responsible for assisting the physicians by recording all findings during the examination in the electronic patient record. Scribes complete encounter forms, glasses/medication prescription forms and recall information.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist physicians with patients
• Document the physician findings of the examination within the patient record
• Records billing information of the exam to ensure proper financial processing
• Escorts patients to patient reception area; may be required to assist patients with walking, by pushing wheelchairs, lifting, and transferring
• Accurately fill out and complete all information during the exam (route slip, consent forms, cataract data sheets, glasses prescriptions, medication prescription forms, etc.)
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with other employees throughout the Clinic
• Ensure provider's exam rooms are stocked with necessary items
• In the event there is no Lead Scribe, maintain a peer review audit process that identifies employee's strengths and weakness maintained thru data entry logs and report generating
• Perform intraocular pressures
• Stay current on documentation and coding requirements through continuing education/training
• All other duties as assigned