[Hiring] Virtual Clinical Assistant @Prism Vision Group

Role Description

This job is for a remote Virtual Clinical Assistant with Prism Vision Group.

Compensation Range: $25.00-$28.00/hr (Dependent on Experience)

The role of the scribe is to assist the physician with documentation of the patient's medical record. A scribe:

  • Explains to the patient what to expect from technician’s work up and from the physician.
  • Completes a detailed patient history which includes:
    • Past medical history (systemic and ocular)
    • Family medical history (systemic and ocular)
    • Medication history (systemic and ocular)
    • Chief complaint (the reason for the visit)
  • Transcribes the impression and plan, results of tests, prescriptions, and orders under the direction of the physician.
  • Documents any procedures performed by the physician or ophthalmic medical personnel.
  • Transcribes any consultations or discussions with family members.
  • Does not directly assist with patient care.
  • Attends required staff and educational meetings as requested.
  • Maintains strictest confidentiality.

Qualifications

  • Associates Degree minimum / Bachelor’s Degree preferred
  • Relevant: 1 year (2-3 years Preferred)
  • Ophthalmic Assistant/Technician, with or without COA/COT: 1 year (preferred)
  • Prior experience required in:
    • Screening and technical workups to support provider visit requirements including patient histories, preliminary examinations, and testing.
    • Facilitating patient flow of 4-6 patients per hour.
    • Specialized and advanced testing support for provider visit requirements.

Requirements

  • Knowledge of ophthalmic pre-exam workup and basic and advanced ophthalmic testing including:
    • Case histories
    • Visual acuity testing
    • EOM and pupil testing
    • Keratometry
    • Tonometry
    • Visual field testing
    • OCT testing
    • Topography
    • Fundus and optic nerve photography
    • Biometry A-Scan/IOLMaster
    • Preliminary slit lamp exams with angle grading
  • Thorough knowledge of eye anatomy, disease, symptoms, surgical procedures, and ocular medications.
  • Understands and utilizes sterile technique and procedures.
  • Understands and follows procedures for surgical and procedural consents, pre- and post-operative instructions.
  • Understanding and analytic capabilities consistent with operational flow analysis and coding and compliance.
  • Knowledge of and facility with electronic medical record (EMR) and practice management (EPM) systems.
  • Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
  • Demonstrates ability to assist providers with 4-6 patient encounters per hour.

Company Description

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