Hospitalist coordinator vs unit secretary

Differences between hospitalist coordinator and unit secretary duties and responsibilities

Hospitalist coordinator example responsibilities.

• Manage inpatient transfers to rehabilitation and medical facilities, along with preparing and monitoring outpatient billings insurance verification and referrals.
• Benefit tracking includes vacation, sick time and CME reimbursement.
• Maintain Hospitalists schedule to ensure coverage, tracking PTO and CME requests.
• Coordinate, maintain and reconcile monthly tracking reports for billing, payroll and clinical hours.
• Develop follow-up program for high-risk and non-compliant patients.
• Collect verify, prepare, and submits Hospitalists payroll information
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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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