Orthopedic assistant vs optometric assistant

Differences between orthopedic assistant and optometric assistant duties and responsibilities

Orthopedic assistant example responsibilities.

• Manage patient files by making new charts, keying all encounters through ICD-9 coding procedures and posting in patient database.
• Perform physical examinations of patients and conduct their medical interviews.
• Apply and remove casts and splints to fractures.
• Interpret radiographs, bone scans and MRI's.
• Sterilize instruments and perform spore testing; ensure OSHA and HIPAA compliance.
• Cast room technician, apply upper and lower extremity splints and braces to adults and children.
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Optometric assistant example responsibilities.

• Manage telecommunications, provide patient telephone triage and documentation thereof.
• Utilize organization skills in managing business operation keeping Dr. Rivera on schedule.
• Maintain medical records in accordance with HIPAA.
• Administer vaccines, EKG and Spirometry testing.
• Test patients for glaucoma and cataracts on NCT machine.
• Assist physicians with injections, EKG testing, treadmill tests.
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