Admissions coordinator vs certified medical technician

Differences between admissions coordinator and certified medical technician duties and responsibilities

Admissions coordinator example responsibilities.

• Manage payroll hours for staff and review payroll on a bi-weekly basis.
• Initial triage of members, administrative intake of members and managing the admission/discharge information post-notification.
• Confirm eligibility and verification of insurance benefits for patients with Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurance.
• Admit patients: completing documentation verifying patient and insurance information following HIPAA requirements.
• Perform RN/LPN acute care administrative admissions for surgical, medical, oncology and orthopedic patients into rehabilitation hospital.
• Counsele patients regarding Medicaid eligibility requirements.
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Certified medical technician example responsibilities.

• Maintain the cleanliness of storage areas, trays, centrifuges, refrigerators, freezers and work area.
• Administer medications to patients according to their medication record as scheduled, as needed according to physician orders.
• Perform laboratory test and procedures in areas including chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, coagulation, serology, and bacteriology.
• Perform first aid and apply CPR when necessary.
• Perform first aid or CPR during medical emergencies until paramedics arrive.
• Assist the residents in their ADL needs and prepare their meals.
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