Ophthalmic surgical assistant vs optometric technician

Differences between ophthalmic surgical assistant and optometric technician duties and responsibilities

Ophthalmic surgical assistant example responsibilities.

• Manage surgical scheduling, cataract evaluations, ultrasounds, keratometry, IOL selection, and preoperative exam for surgery.
• Perform surgical consultations and coordinate patients for surgery by scheduling with appropriate facilities.
• Enhance quality of service and increase productivity by effectively counseling patients on elective refractive procedures.
• Perform clinic work-ups/manifest refraction utilizing EMR, program and maintain laser equipment, clinical photography, and assist physicians during surgeries.
• Project management and event coordinator responsibilities; Dr. Garcia hosts and attends numerous continuing education events yearly.

Optometric technician example responsibilities.

• Maintain coating quality using adhesion testing and spectrophotometers, and manage coating hues and reflectance adjustments.
• Preform pre-test on patients, using auto refractor, NCT and OCT and fundus photos.
• Identify, reference and apply insurance coverage and present financial policies and arrangements accurately to patients.
• Perform and interpret OCT and HVF.
• Measure eye pressure with Tonopen and tonometer.
• Maintain accurate and organize patient records, including EHR.
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