Insurance underwriter vs certified medical technician

Differences between insurance underwriter and certified medical technician duties and responsibilities

Insurance underwriter example responsibilities.

• Manage patient's records, appointments, and account balances while adhering to HIPPA standards.
• Manage A/R, A/P, credentialing, surgery scheduling, and coordinate patient referrals to other physicians.
• Manage operating procedure and accounting systems for payroll, operating expenses, supplies and inventory management and commercial accounts.
• Prepare all HCFA billing with proper ICD-9 codes and CPT codes for accurate turn around time on payments.
• Follow up with insurance carriers and patients to expedite the recovery of payment obligations
• File insurance and process billing and payments, coordinate patients financial arrangements, present treatment plans, verify insurance coverage.
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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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