Optometry assistant vs medical laboratory assistant

Differences between optometry assistant and medical laboratory assistant duties and responsibilities

Optometry assistant example responsibilities.

• Manage telecommunications, provide patient telephone triage and documentation thereof.
• Provide explanations to patients about procedures and protocols.
• Administer preliminary testing to patients prior to their eye examination.
• Perform venipuncture procedures and administer intramuscular vaccinations
• Answer phones and handle some billing to MVP, VSP and Medicare plans.
• Perform patient pretesting (VF's, fundus photography, topography and OCT's etc . )
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Medical laboratory assistant example responsibilities.

• Direct a team of professionals to achieve superior and consistent ventilator weaning outcomes for long term ventilator dependent patients.
• Ensure and enforce medical office compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, and CLIA regulations for maximum quality and control
• Adhere to JCAHO confidentiality as well as maintained CLIA and OSHA standards.
• Monitor lab performance to be in compliance with CLIA requirements.
• Ensure CLIA standards are compliant and assist annual state inspectors during their surveys.
• Conduct intake assessments in emergency room which include administering of vitals, EKG s, and patient prepping.
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