Certified ophthalmic assistant vs paraoptometric

Differences between certified ophthalmic assistant and paraoptometric duties and responsibilities

Certified ophthalmic assistant example responsibilities.

• Perform documentation and manage troubleshooting activities with the Compulink EHR software.
• Check angles, Intraocular pressure by application and tonopen.
• Screen patients in a general ophthalmology and optometry practice.
• Perform contrast sensitivity, corneal topography, pachymetry, and Fundus photography.
• Specialize in patient education to inform patients of their diagnosis, conditions and procedures and/or surgical interventions need.
• Check IOP using an applanator or tonopen.
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Paraoptometric example responsibilities.

• Utilize organization skills in managing business operation keeping Dr. Rivera on schedule.
• Follow strict HIPAA privacy protocols inpatient record management and use.
• Aid the doctor during the exam and document the findings in the EHR.
• Communicate relevant information on care and handling of contact lenses and educate patients on proper insertion and removal of contact lenses.
• Preform detailed pretesting of all incoming patients.
• Perform clinic work-ups/manifest refraction utilizing EMR, program and maintain laser equipment, clinical photography, and assist physicians during surgeries.
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