Optical assistant vs optician manager

Differences between optical assistant and optician manager 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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Optician manager example responsibilities.

• Facilitate and complete daily administrative tasks including medical billing, advocating for patient needs and working directly with patients.
• Up to date on HIPPA training.
• Maintain accuracy of all prescriptions and maintain confidentiality of all patient information and ensure compliance to all HIPAA policies.
• Repair, adjust, and refit broken frames, instruct patients about adapting to, wearing, and caring for eyeglasses.
• Work with multiple optometrists to solve patient issues including inaccurate optical measurements, lens adaptations, and overall patient satisfaction.
• Work with multiple optometrists to solve patient issues including inaccurate optical measurements, lens adaptations, and overall patient satisfaction.