Insurance specialist vs certified medical technician

Differences between insurance specialist and certified medical technician duties and responsibilities

Insurance specialist example responsibilities.

• Manage database by processing renewals and endorsements.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere HIPPA guidelines with handling patients' information
• Make recommendations on operationalization and oversight of specific marketplace enrollment policies.
• Verify various health insurance plan benefit information and eligibility for patients with chronic illnesses.
• Identify third party patient eligibility for Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance and alternate resources.
• Enter and prepare advanced beneficiary notices base on diagnosis and procedure codes for Medicare cover patients.
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Certified medical technician example responsibilities.

• Maintain the cleanliness of storage areas, trays, centrifuges, refrigerators, freezers and work area.
• Administer medications to patients according to their medication record as scheduled, as needed according to physician orders.
• Perform laboratory test and procedures in areas including chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, coagulation, serology, and bacteriology.
• Perform first aid and apply CPR when necessary.
• Perform first aid or CPR during medical emergencies until paramedics arrive.
• Assist the residents in their ADL needs and prepare their meals.
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