Emergency veterinary assistant vs optometric assistant

Differences between emergency veterinary assistant and optometric assistant duties and responsibilities

Emergency veterinary assistant example responsibilities.

• Perform and manage procedures including splinting, suturing, electrocardiography and abscess incision and drainage.
• Assist in emergency traumas, prepare chest tube drainage systems and perform CPR.
• Practice CPR and first aid skills, patient assessment, triage, and emergency responsibility
• Prepare and conduct informational groups for patients on eating disorders and chemical dependency.
• Schedule education for patients on capsule endoscopy procedures, maintain video database and capsule treatment log.
• Chart reviews and updates, transcription of clinical data into electronic charts for documentation and determination of medical necessity.
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Optometric assistant example responsibilities.

• Manage telecommunications, provide patient telephone triage and documentation thereof.
• Utilize organization skills in managing business operation keeping Dr. Rivera on schedule.
• Maintain medical records in accordance with HIPAA.
• Administer vaccines, EKG and Spirometry testing.
• Test patients for glaucoma and cataracts on NCT machine.
• Assist physicians with injections, EKG testing, treadmill tests.
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