Ophthalmic medical assistant vs certified medical technician

Differences between ophthalmic medical assistant and certified medical technician duties and responsibilities

Ophthalmic medical assistant example responsibilities.

• Adhere to OSHA guidelines while performing instrument sterilization in addition to managing medical inventory.
• Enter patient information in EHR computer system.
• Learned Medflow EHR, backfill medical records and updated/creat new patient medical records.
• Schedule patients for routine appointments and surgical procedures, and provide both preoperative and postoperative instruction.
• Display medical terminology and detail orient with ability to record and report properly in patients records.
• Perform clinic work-ups/manifest refraction utilizing EMR, program and maintain laser equipment, clinical photography, and assist physicians during surgeries.
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Certified medical technician example responsibilities.

• Maintain the cleanliness of storage areas, trays, centrifuges, refrigerators, freezers and work area.
• Administer medications to patients according to their medication record as scheduled, as needed according to physician orders.
• Perform laboratory test and procedures in areas including chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, coagulation, serology, and bacteriology.
• Perform first aid and apply CPR when necessary.
• Perform first aid or CPR during medical emergencies until paramedics arrive.
• Assist the residents in their ADL needs and prepare their meals.
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