Ophthalmic medical assistant vs registered medical assistant

Differences between ophthalmic medical assistant and registered medical assistant 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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Registered medical assistant example responsibilities.

• Generate referral letters for physician, manage and sort medical documents within the EHR system, and assist with e-prescribing.
• Demonstrate clinical competency and compassion in providing care, using technology, performing procedures and managing emergencies.
• Attain medical histories, explain treatment procedures to patients, prepare patients for examination, and assist during diagnostic examinations.
• Front and back administrative duties, answering phones, scheduling appointments and compliance with HIPAA, CLIA, and OSHA regulations.
• Conduct lab tests in the areas of hematology, coagulation, urinalysis and serology collections.
• Run testing, calibration and controls of high complexity specialize in areas of chemistry and hematology.
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