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Virtual Clinical Assistant

Prism Vision Group·Berkeley Heights, New Jersey

Full Time·Remote Ok·2-5 yrs·Posted 2 months ago
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About the role

The Virtual Clinical Assistant is responsible for documenting patient medical records, including detailed histories and physician plans. They act as a scribe to facilitate patient flow and communicate expectations and instructions to patients.

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 the patient should expect from technician’s work up and from the physician.

Scribes completes a detailed patient history which includes past medical history (systemic and ocular), family medical history (systemic and ocular), medication history (systemic and ocular) and the chief complaint (the reason for the visit).

Virtual Scribe

Job Description

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 the patient should expect from technician’s work up and from the physician. Scribes completes a detailed patient history which includes past medical history (systemic and ocular), family medical history (systemic and ocular), medication history (systemic and ocular) and the chief complaint (the reason for the visit). The scribe, under the direction of the physician, transcribes the impression and plan, results of tests, prescriptions, and orders. The scribe documents any procedures that may be performed by the physician or ophthalmic medical personnel. The scribe transcribes any consultations or discussions with family members. The scribe does not directly assist with patient care. Attends required staff and educational meetings as requested. Maintains strictest confidentiality.

Skills

  • Electronic Health Records History Taking Ophthalmic Abbreviations Ophthalmic Acronyms Ophthalmic Anatomy Ophthalmic Instruments Ophthalmic Patient Services Ophthalmic Pharmacology Ophthalmic Supplemental Skills Ophthalmic Terminology Accuracy Confidentiality Prior Experience
  • 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)
  • Ophthalmic
  • Assistant/Technician prior experience required: Screening and technical workups to support provider visit requirements including patient histories, preliminary examinations, and testing in order to facilitate patient flow of 4-6 patients per hour. May include histories, refraction, topography, keratometry, tonometry, pupil testing, visual field testing, OCT, fluorescein angiography, biometry A-Scan/ IOLMaster, fundus and optic nerve photography as well as pachymetry as needed. Specialized and advanced testing support for provider visit requirements, prescribed practice patterns and other provider orders. EMR entry, notes, charting and assist as scribe for physician as required, as well as EMR documentation of all patient communications. Communication with patients regarding appointment scheduling, follow-up care, surgeries, procedures, changes in schedule, symptoms, surgery scheduling, additional testing and any other matters as directed by Lead Technician or provider. Presentation of informed consent documentation and pre- and post-operative instructions. Instrumentation set up and/or equipment for in-office minor surgery and laser procedures; assists with procedures, cleans exam/treatment rooms, and sterilizes instruments after use. Knowledge Ophthalmic pre-exam workup, basic and advanced ophthalmic testing including but not limited to demonstrated proficiency in case histories, visual acuity testing, EOM, and pupil testing, keratometry, tonometry, visual field testing, OCT testing, topography, fundus, optic nerve and external 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 and demonstrate energetic professional, empathetic and maintain certification. Demonstrates ability to assist providers with 4-6 patient encounters per hour. Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and demonstrate energetic professional, empathetic demeanor to patients and coworkers.

Requirements

Candidates should have at least an Associate's degree and 1-3 years of relevant experience, preferably as an Ophthalmic Assistant or Technician. Proficiency in ophthalmic testing, EMR systems, and medical terminology is required.

  • associate degree
  • bachelor degree
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Organizational Skills
  • Confidentiality
  • Electronic Health Records
  • Patient Communication
  • Transcription
  • Sterile Technique
  • Medical Documentation
  • Patient Services
  • History Taking
  • Ophthalmic Testing
  • Ophthalmic Terminology
  • Ophthalmic Anatomy
  • EMR Entry
  • Clinical Scribing
  • Ophthalmic Pharmacology

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
Remote Ok
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Berkeley Heights, New Jersey
Posted
May 14, 2026
Closes
May 14, 2027
Application
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Hiring organization

Prism Vision Group

PRISM Vision Group® is the largest vertically-integrated independent ophthalmology administrative services organization (ASO) operating exclusively on the east coast. PRISM comprises 91 locations, 177 providers and more than 1300 employees throughout New Jersey, Pennsylvania,...

IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePrivately Held
Size1,001-5,000 employees
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