Admitting officer vs administrative assistant

Differences between admitting officer and administrative assistant duties and responsibilities

Admitting officer example responsibilities.

• Manage confidential patient information according to HIPPA guidelines.
• Register new patients and update existing patient demographics by collecting patient detail personal and financial information.
• Perform annual privacy audit to ensure all policies and procedures are in compliance with current HIPAA guidelines.
• Obtain and register patient information appropriately, respecting HIPAA regulations.
• Register patients in the emergency room, interview and inform patients of financial responsibility and collect deductibles.
• Coordinate check-in processes by contacting insurance providers to verify correct insurance information and get authorization for proper billing codes.
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Administrative assistant example responsibilities.

• Manage time and attendance using Kronos software for entire department.
• Participate in national projects, manage new customer conversions to MCI from other carriers.
• Manage FEDEX delivery requirements ensuring compliance with company policy.
• Manage and update social media outlets including Facebook and LinkedIn.
• Manage company finances using QuickBooks software, including monitoring the operating budget and collecting on unpaid invoices.
• Manage and develop the daily clinical schedule for the in-patient rehabilitation staff taking into consideration Medicare guidelines and staffing ratios.
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