Optometric technician vs paraoptometric

Differences between optometric technician and paraoptometric duties and responsibilities

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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Paraoptometric example responsibilities.

• Utilize organization skills in managing business operation keeping Dr. Rivera on schedule.
• Follow strict HIPAA privacy protocols inpatient record management and use.
• Aid the doctor during the exam and document the findings in the EHR.
• Communicate relevant information on care and handling of contact lenses and educate patients on proper insertion and removal of contact lenses.
• Preform detailed pretesting of all incoming patients.
• Perform clinic work-ups/manifest refraction utilizing EMR, program and maintain laser equipment, clinical photography, and assist physicians during surgeries.
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