Medical records custodian vs medical records technician

Differences between medical records custodian and medical records technician duties and responsibilities

Medical records custodian example responsibilities.

• Manage transition from in-house transcription system to outsource transcription service.
• Register new patients and update existing patient demographics by collecting detail patient information including personal and financial information.
• Organize and coordinate medical records management, including completing legal questionnaires and being in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Implement a system to bill and collect records' copying fees while adhering to HIPPA guidelines and regulations.
• Maintain patient confidence by keeping patient records information confidential; and conduct all activities in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Complete annual e-learning courses require by hospital on work safety, security issues, in addition to HIPPA compliance regulations.
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Medical records technician example responsibilities.

• Enter all patient in-take into EMR, manage triage, scheduling, and maintain a sterile clinic setting.
• Manage medical treatment authorizations and durable medical equipment (DME) requests and verify medical eligibility for all patients requesting treatment.
• Perform examinations in the ER, main radiology area and surgery.
• Order medical records for patients, medical staff, outside entities, and court subpoenas for certain dates of services.
• Audited/Validate daily outpatient medical coding accounts involving emergency rooms, surgery, interventional radiology, radiology, and ancillary services.
• Staff education on EMR and industry regulations.
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