Health unit clerk vs health technician

Differences between health unit clerk and health technician 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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Health technician example responsibilities.

• Maintain and manage medical and administrative records for all patients assign to clinic area to assure accurate care and patient confidentiality.
• Supervise labs, diets, schedule radiology procedures, EKG's, respiratory, and medical tasks for patients.
• Can perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), first aid, and/or initiate appropriate emergency alert notifications.
• Administer ABA therapy for children with autism and provide support for other technicians when not with own clients.
• Assist providers in direct physical examinations, minor procedures, emergency care to include CPR, and other clinical duties.
• Assist children with autism spectrum disorders in learning life still and helping them transition successfully in all aspects of their lives.
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