Health unit clerk vs clerk

Differences between health unit clerk and clerk duties and responsibilities

Health unit clerk example responsibilities.

• Manage inpatient transfers to rehabilitation and medical facilities, along with preparing and monitoring outpatient billings insurance verification and referrals.
• Perform debt collections, copy and file medical information, and administer affidavits and subpoenas on patient orders.
• Organize, analyze and technically evaluate inpatient and outpatient medical records for physician completeness according to hospital bylaws and JCAHO standards.
• Safeguard patient information according to the HIPPA policy.
• Remain up to date on HIPPA regulations and utilize them to obtain inmate medical records from outside providers.
• Comply with the rule and regulations of HIPAA.
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Clerk example responsibilities.

• Demonstrate strong math skills in managing inmate s accounts and calmly and effectively deescalating outbursts of belligerent inmates.
• Manage orthopedic accounts regarding payment posting through IDX medical systems.
• Administer financial bookkeeping by way of QuickBooks.
• Bank reconciliation in QuickBooks and assist bookkeeper when need.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality as required by HIPAA.
• Call DMV's and dealerships when liens are not perfect.
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