Optical assistant vs licensed dispensing optician

Differences between optical assistant and licensed dispensing optician duties and responsibilities

Optical assistant example responsibilities.

• Maintain coating quality using adhesion testing and spectrophotometers, and manage coating hues and reflectance adjustments.
• Book appointments when the Dr's office is closed.
• Take measurements before turning frames and Rx over to the lab to have glasses make.
• Acquire, comply with and obtain a thorough knowledge and understanding of HIPPA and OSHA practices.
• Verify and confirm Rx's from the lab, work with computers and fax machines daily.
• Order new frames from leading suppliers, reconcile statements from vendors and process VSP and eyem claims.
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Licensed dispensing optician example responsibilities.

• File managed care claims including Medicare, Davis, eyem and VSP.
• Inventory control over stock single vision lenses and ordering of RX from outside labs.
• Help patients receive maximum benefit from their insurance coverage.
• Educate patients on optical health and provide informative literature when need.
• Work with multiple optometrists to solve patient issues including inaccurate optical measurements, lens adaptations, and overall patient satisfaction.
• File insurance for orders including medicare and medicaid.