Job description

Essential Job Duties Will Include (but not limited to):

• Correctly summarizes and documents what the physician says 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).
• Observes the patient and the physician and assists when appropriate during the exam, including but not limited to: holding the patient’s head in the slit lamp, providing additional medications and/or instruments, following directions in a medical emergency.
• Maintains an awareness of the patient’s verbal and non-verbal communication when the physician is providing instructions as it may necessitate the writer repeating information, providing written instructions, and/or patient education materials for the patient to review at home.
• Ensures patient understands all instructions.
• Remains as close to the physician as possible and limits time away from the physician and the patient.
• When applicable, prepares accurate eye glass or contact lens prescriptions and/or medication prescriptions for the eye physician’s signature prior to the completion of the examination.
• Alerts eye physician to patient-related forms that need completion.
• When appropriate, completes the superbill and/or the check-out form, providing direction to the patient prior to following the physician.
• Guides patient to front desk after completion of exam and ensures proper follow-up appointments are made.
• Learns the personality and preferences of each physician, recognizing differences and abiding by them when working with that particular physician.
• Accommodates the needs of the patient for the exam:
• Monitors examination room and any physical limitations the patient may have.
• Makes sure the patient chair is down before the patient prepares to leave, the equipment is off, the slit lamp is out of the way, etc.
• Provides patient with cane, handbag, coat, etc. to expedite patient flow.
• Evaluates the condition of the examination room to ensure adequate supplies are in stock.
• Notifies physician of changes to the daily schedule, especially emergencies.
• Performs other tasks as required.

Education and Experience Required:

• 1+ years of experience in medical office
• High school diploma
• Fluency in English, bilingual (spanish)preferred but not required
• Excellent spelling ability

You must be able to :

• Maintain confidential patient information
• Have strong professional interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate respect for staff and patients.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Be Team-orientated
• Management of multiple projects simultaneously.
• Have strong organization with attention to detail.
• Demostrate proficiency on the computer

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to walk and stand for eight hours

Must be able to type or write legibly in a dimly-lit setting

Must be able to hear softly spoken words

Pre-med/Pre Nursing Students Ideal For This Role