Ophthalmic Scribe Certification (OSC)
The Ophthalmic Scribe Certification (OSC®) is designed to test the knowledge of creating and maintaining patient medical records under
the supervision of an ophthalmologist. These records include the documentation of a comprehensive patient history, physical examination,
medications, lab results, and other essential patient information. This examination is CMS Stage 2 Eligible Professional Meaningful Use
Core Measure compliant. A Clinical Documentation for CMS Rule form for your ophthalmologist’s use is on the next page.
This open resource examination is comprised of 125 questions in five core content areas:
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History Taking
Ophthalmic Patient Services and Education
Ophthalmic Terminology
Medical Ethics & Legal Issues
The Medical Note/Records
To purchase the OSC certification examination, please go to the Store page at www.jcahpo.org. Pricing is based on the following: JCAHPO
certification, ATPO membership, or if your sponsoring ophthalmologist is a member of ASRS, or AAO/AAOE.
You will receive a temporary certificate upon passing the online examination. A permanent certificate will be mailed to you within four
weeks of passing your examination.
Recommended Eligibility Pathways
The following pathways are recommended, but not required to sit for the OSC examination:
Eligibility
Pathway
OSC-1
OSC-2
OSC-3
Education and Work Experience
Candidates who choose to become Ophthalmic Scribe Certified and are currently certified
by JCAHPO.
1-year certificate scribe program or 2-year associates scribe degree within 12 months prior to
completing examination. The program must have included coursework in anatomy, medical
terminology, risk management, legal issues relating to healthcare documentation, and English
grammar and punctuation.
Have been employed at least 1,000 hours within 12 months prior to completing examination
under the direct supervision of an ophthalmologist as a medical scribe or front office
personnel; or “non-certified” ophthalmic medical professional (assistant, technician,
or technologist).
Recertification
The OSC certification is valid for three years. Recertification is accomplished by passing the online examination.
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