Medical office assistant vs hospital unit clerk

Differences between medical office assistant and hospital unit clerk duties and responsibilities

Medical office assistant example responsibilities.

• Experience with manage care, Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial carriers.
• Communicate closely with patients to ensure they are managing their current medications properly, and maintain accurate, up-to-date medical records.
• Conduct preliminary patient screenings by assessing vital signs, recording patient information, preparing patient rooms, and performing EKG tests.
• Protect patients' rights by maintaining confidentiality of personal information follows policies and procedures including HIPAA regulations.
• Perform medical office duties including checking vital signs, history gathering, phlebotomy, and assisting physician with medical/neurological procedures.
• Implement a new EHR system; provide leadership and mentoring to staff and physician during transition.
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Hospital unit clerk example responsibilities.

• Manage inpatient transfers to rehabilitation and medical facilities, along with preparing and monitoring outpatient billings insurance verification and referrals.
• Make appropriate notations in Meditech system.
• Demonstrate in depth knowledge of health-care ethics and legalities, confidentiality, safety, and professional communication with patients and co-workers.
• Handle patients complaints with professionalism and a positive attitude in fast-pace situations
• Obtain demographics and insurance information primarily dealing with Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance for patients or potential patients.
• Perform procedures and uses equipment as delegated by license professionals: including blood draws, urethral/intravenous catheters, immobilizers and EKGs.