Medical record consultant vs certified medical technician

Differences between medical record consultant and certified medical technician duties and responsibilities

Medical record consultant example responsibilities.

• Implement policies and procedures to achieve optimum DRG reimbursement.
• Maintain HIPPA guidelines while helping with patient requests for records, faxing documentation to other local hospitals.
• Attend client facing meetings to gather requirements and contribute to planning, facilitating, and implementation of NextGen software.
• Standardize and implement NextGen templates across multiple clients.
• Support and train end-users for PathNet laboratory implementations.
• Conduct independent analyses of Medicaid long-term services and supports.
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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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