Medical officer vs patient care manager

Differences between medical officer and patient care manager duties and responsibilities

Medical officer example responsibilities.

• Lead efforts to support and continually improve the coordination and delivery of oncology services using evidence base guidelines.
• Perform emergency and elective surgery for both obstetrics and gynecology cases.
• Provide guidance to industry, stakeholders, and other experts within FDA on clinical issues and clinical trial designs.
• Enter and scan patient history, current medical conditions, medications, immunizations and labs into the novel EHR system.
• Facilitate performance improvement initiatives for CME credit.
• Provide physicians with assistance during surgery or complicate medical procedures.
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Patient care manager example responsibilities.

• Manage complicated cases involving serious injuries, medical evacuations, cruise ship disembarkation, and repatriation of remains with compassion.
• Direct oversight of all case management and education relate to chronic disease and primary care management.
• Utilize resources such as financial and pharmacy assistance for uninsure patients to receive professional medical care upon discharge.
• Prevent unnecessary hospital admissions using keen assessment skills and redirecting to PCP's office when appropriate.
• Ensure compliance both with HIPAA and CMS, to include all audits and enrollments via Medicare.
• Plant and maintain flower beds such as mulching, fertilizing, watering, mowing, and pruning.
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