[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.

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