Optometry assistant vs medical research assistant

Differences between optometry assistant and medical research 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 research assistant example responsibilities.

• Create and maintain confidential patient files; implement EHR systems to automate patient records management for the purposes of meaningful use.
• Conduct intake and triage of medical histories for new and returning patients.
• Record patient's medical history, vital statistics and information into charts and EMR.
• Perform appointment scheduling and registration for patients as well as updating patient demographic and insurance information.
• Perform tests (EKG's), as per protocol.
• Sustain compliance with OSHA and HIPPA standards.
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