Certified ophthalmic assistant vs technician

Differences between certified ophthalmic assistant and technician 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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Technician example responsibilities.

• Achieve multiple ASE certifications within first year of employment.
• Implement and manage UHF radio base stations, repeaters, and command network, effectively linking all regional headquarters.
• Manage telecommunications installation and repair for hospital Nortel network.
• Maintain numerous automate scripts to assist in managing Linux systems.
• Manage, troubleshot and repair multiple wireless technologies including fiber optic transmission switches.
• Install peripherals including printers, fax machines, scanners, and smartphones.
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