Optometry assistant vs student medical assistant

Differences between optometry assistant and student medical 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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Student medical assistant example responsibilities.

• Provide supportive counseling and utilize motivation interviewing to improve patients' ability to manage their medical diagnoses
• Demonstrate clinical competency and compassion in providing care, using technology, performing procedures and managing emergencies.
• Assist patients with consent forms, HIPAA questions and insurance verification to ensure accurate and timely care.
• Used word processor and gain experience in EHR software.
• Prepare examination rooms, take patient vitals, and update EHR.
• Perform routine tests such as hearing tests, EKG's, vision tests, and specimen collection.
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