Medical records director vs medical service technician

Differences between medical records director and medical service technician duties and responsibilities

Medical records director example responsibilities.

• Achieve this goal by providing clear policies/justification for initiatives which impact designated FTE's.
• Educate physicians and entire hospital staff on ICD-10.
• Prepare all insurance claims including CPT and ICD coding.
• Review all records to assure ICD-9-CM coding is completed.
• Maintain and monitor ICD-9-CM coding data accuracy submit to UIS.
• Transmit MDS's to the state website as required per protocol.
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Medical service technician example responsibilities.

• Create and maintain confidential patient files; implement EHR systems to automate patient records management for the purposes of meaningful use.
• Administer and document vaccinations and perform strep tests, finger sticks, urinalysis, and various need lab tests.
• Run QC on all lab instrumentation ensuring reports are within acceptable limits.
• Keep track of all POC inventory, reagents, QC materials and equipment validations.
• Apply cold packs to affect injuries of the patient, fit crutches on patients.
• Maintain all training and CPR certifications in order to actively participate in codes with in the hospital.
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