Medical administrative specialist vs certified medical technician

Differences between medical administrative specialist and certified medical technician duties and responsibilities

Medical administrative specialist example responsibilities.

• Manage chart retrieval/Research/Filing and refilling of patient medical reports and charts in response to request ensuring HIPPA guidelines are meet.
• Skil in office administration, interoffice correspondence, answer incoming patients and physician referral calls, electronic scheduling and managing appointments.
• Document medical procedures and adhere to HIPAA laws.
• Fax all medical records to other offices and insurance company, by complying with HIPPA regulations.
• Perform various audit validations for pharmacy claims process for Medicaid recipients.
• Conduct epidemiological investigations, prepare reports, hold interviews, counsele patients, and treat all communicable disease.
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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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