Medical record librarian vs medical records clerk

Differences between medical record librarian and medical records clerk duties and responsibilities

Medical record librarian example responsibilities.

• Manage and organize all paperwork concerning caregivers and patients; organize filing system; ensure operation of electronic filing systems.
• Check in patients, update demographics and insurance, handle patient payments, keep HIPAA update.
• Maintain client's records, maintain personal files, confidentially, aware of legal and Hippa responsibilities, Hippa officer.
• Prepare a daily schedule prioritizing appointments for patients and working with fellow employees to minimize overlapping appointments and promote increase efficiency.
• Enter patient information into computerized patient information system according to ICD-9-CM.

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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