Medical historian vs medical records clerk

Differences between medical historian and medical records clerk duties and responsibilities

Medical historian example responsibilities.

• Adhere to OSHA guidelines while performing instrument sterilization in addition to managing medical inventory.
• Reconcile the patients' electronic medical chart to reflect the current medication history.
• Evaluate donor suitability, maintain compliance with FDA regulations and company polices.
• Interview patients and applicants for worker compensation and personal injury clients in English/Spanish.
• Serve as an executive member on departmental teams providing regulatory guidance and technical assistance on HIPAA privacy and security rules.
• Perform routine laboratory procedures and diagnostic testing including ECG lead placement.

Medical records clerk example responsibilities.

• Manage transition from in-house transcription system to outsource transcription service.
• Manage front office check-in, insurance verification and certifications from doctors.
• Accept and process healthcare claims and confidential medical records; verify patient eligibility and manage the Medicare and Medicaid billing process.
• Perform infant labs and update the system with results, triage incoming patients, perform necessary resuscitation to baby and mom.
• Provide information to medical facilities and patients when necessary and respond to subpoenas and other general release of patient information.
• Experience in CPT and ICD-10 coding.
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