Certified medical transcriptionist vs certification specialist

Differences between certified medical transcriptionist and certification specialist duties and responsibilities

Certified medical transcriptionist example responsibilities.

• Adhere to OSHA guidelines while performing instrument sterilization in addition to managing medical inventory.
• Preform blood draws, EKG's and vaccinations.
• Utilize transcription equipment and software to transcribe medical dictation for doctors and hospitals.
• Ensure HIPAA privacy and security compliance.
• Perform EKG's, urinalysis as needed.
• Transcribe court proceedings with digital, video and cassette transcription equipment.
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Certification specialist example responsibilities.

• Support ISO audits for process documentation and software/ literature distribution, managing follow-up corrective action plans as needed.
• Pre-Certify and scheduling of MRI's and bone scans.
• Order supplies, apply cast, splints and other orthopedic equipment.
• Prepare, apply, remove and adjusts casts and splints as advised by physician.
• Review medical records to determine ICD-9 diagnosis and procedure codes according to establish guidelines and submit claims for processing.
• Assign ICD-9 codes for various clinic types such as physical, occupational and speech therapies, diagnostics and labs.
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