Contact lens technician vs glass frame fitter

Differences between contact lens technician and glass frame fitter duties and responsibilities

Contact lens technician example responsibilities.

• Maintain coating quality using adhesion testing and spectrophotometers, and manage coating hues and reflectance adjustments.
• Schedule appointments, insurance filing and pretest patients for exams using various instrumentation.
• Greet patients and ensure accurate demographic and insurance information into their electronic chart following HiPPA compliance in a paperless practice.
• Handle accounts receivable for Medicaid and Medicare processing and tracking paperwork.

Glass frame fitter example responsibilities.

• Check patient Medicare/Medicaid eligibility and obtain Medicaid authorizations.
• Check patient Medicare/Medicaid eligibility and obtain Medicaid authorizations.