Hospital clinic assistant vs office manager/medical assistant

Differences between hospital clinic assistant and office manager/medical assistant duties and responsibilities

Hospital clinic assistant example responsibilities.

• Manage medical/isolation stalls and surgery treatment facility and assist in post surgery care.
• Interview perspective patients in order to ascertain medical history, explaining treatment procedures and prepare patients for examination.
• Trail staff in HIPAA security and audit processes.
• Encourage patients to become more independent by using recommend therapeutic devices.
• Provide project leadership for facility implementations of clinical EMR to ensure accuracy of data abstraction for quality core measures.
• Chart reviews and updates, transcription of clinical data into electronic charts for documentation and determination of medical necessity.

Office manager/medical assistant example responsibilities.

• Manage front office operation, scheduling appointments, answering phones, filing insurance, including ICD-9 and CPT coding for insurance.
• Demonstrate clinical competency and compassion in providing care, using technology, performing procedures and managing emergencies.
• Prioritize patient scheduling base on procedures, screen patient calls, telephone triage, and prepare exam rooms.
• Utilize ICD-9, CPT and HCPCS to verify accuracy of medical codes, medical procedures and medical supplies.
• Front office duties include filing, triage of incoming calls, mail, patient appointments, and ordering office supplies.
• Perform all office management duties and assist in back room procedures, including chest x-rays, EKG, and urinalysis testing.
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