Optical assistant vs medical records technician

Differences between optical assistant and medical records technician 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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Medical records technician example responsibilities.

• Enter all patient in-take into EMR, manage triage, scheduling, and maintain a sterile clinic setting.
• Manage medical treatment authorizations and durable medical equipment (DME) requests and verify medical eligibility for all patients requesting treatment.
• Perform examinations in the ER, main radiology area and surgery.
• Order medical records for patients, medical staff, outside entities, and court subpoenas for certain dates of services.
• Audited/Validate daily outpatient medical coding accounts involving emergency rooms, surgery, interventional radiology, radiology, and ancillary services.
• Staff education on EMR and industry regulations.
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