Chief resident vs patient care manager

Differences between chief resident and patient care manager duties and responsibilities

Chief resident example responsibilities.

• Manage medically compromise patients under intravenous sedation and general anesthesia.
• Manage resident and facility accounts, budgets, social security applications, and Medicare and Medicaid benefits.
• Provide multidisciplinary care for patients with special needs and complex medical histories.
• Revise existing and draft new hospital policies in the areas of radiology safety and privately own medical equipment.
• Perform audits of pharmaceuticals and control substances ensuring that foreign pharmaceutical purchases meet FDA requirements.

Patient care manager example responsibilities.

• Manage complicated cases involving serious injuries, medical evacuations, cruise ship disembarkation, and repatriation of remains with compassion.
• Direct oversight of all case management and education relate to chronic disease and primary care management.
• Utilize resources such as financial and pharmacy assistance for uninsure patients to receive professional medical care upon discharge.
• Prevent unnecessary hospital admissions using keen assessment skills and redirecting to PCP's office when appropriate.
• Ensure compliance both with HIPAA and CMS, to include all audits and enrollments via Medicare.
• Plant and maintain flower beds such as mulching, fertilizing, watering, mowing, and pruning.
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