Official websites use .gov
A
.gov website belongs to an official
government organization in the United States.
Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock (
) or https:// means you've safely
connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive
information only on official, secure websites.
Cost Per Patient Based on Utilization of Clinic Staff
| Staff Member | Hourly Salary | 40% Fringe Benefits | Minutes Per Patient Encounter | Staff Member Cost Per Patient Encounter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VA examiner | $25.00 | $8.98 | 20 | $11.33 |
| OCT technician | $25.00 | $10.00 | 10 | $5.83 |
| Scribe | $23.00 | $9.20 | 10 | $5.37 |
| Nurse | $36.00 | $14.40 | 20 | $16.80 |
OCT = optical coherence tomography; VA = visual acuity.
