Virtual Ophthalmic Assistant/ Virtual Medical Scribe for Optometry Practice (Fully remote for US client)
Unbottleneck®
- South Africa
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Prepare and assemble medical record documentation/charts for Optometrists/Ophthalmologist
- Enter the patient room (virtually) with the Optometrist/Ophthalmologist during patient visits to capture and transcribe medical record documentation utilizing electronic medical record applications
- Ensures medical record compliance by self-documentation attestation
- Updates patient history, physical exam, and other pertinent health information
- Prepares and sends all documentation to Optometrists/Ophthalmologists for review and approval via authentication of detailed data entry and facility-specific procedures.
- Complies with medical facility policies, including those relating to HIPAA
- Performs other clerical duties and tasks to improve provider productivity and clinic workflow as assigned
- Record medical orders, procedures, prescriptions, and any other tests performed
- Present information to the Optometrist/ Ophthalmologist and or family members
- Previous experience as a Medical Scribe
- Typing speed of at least 50 words per minute
- Proficient in English with strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent administrative and reporting abilities
- High School diploma; additional qualifications are a plus
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Strong team player
- Effective time-management skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Customer-centric approach
- Ability to multitask effectively
- Reliable and punctual
- Reliable high-speed fiber internet connection (minimum 50-100Mbps).
- Personal laptop or desktop computer.
- External monitor.
- Sufficient backup power supply for potential power outages.
- High-quality headset with a built-in microphone.
- Working hours vary based on the client's time zone.