Virtual Clinical Asst

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, prescript