Health unit clerk vs unit secretary

Differences between health unit clerk and unit secretary 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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Unit secretary example responsibilities.

• Create and maintain confidential patient files; implement EHR systems to automate patient records management.
• Manage Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement.
• Manage the medical unit by supervising its activities, accurately transcribing physician orders, and prioritizing tasks.
• Conduct 6 mass vaccination campaigns, manage protein-calorie malnutrition, coordinate epidemiological surveillance, and direct health facility rehabilitation
• Assist patients with their daily routine, including feeding, cleanliness and basic needs.
• Post anesthesia recovery care for ophthalmology, ENT and plastic surgery patients
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