Clinical laboratory medical director vs patient care manager

Differences between clinical laboratory medical director and patient care manager duties and responsibilities

Clinical laboratory medical director example responsibilities.

• Set up forensic DNA laboratory, train laboratory technicians in advance molecular techniques, and manage day-to-day activities of forensic DNA laboratory
• Implement rapid result microbiology testing in collaboration with infection control practitioners to identify hospital acquire infections and reduce length of stay.
• Process and review medical records authorization for completeness as well as request new authorizations from participants that are HIPAA compliant.

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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