Medical records receptionist vs front desk receptionist

Differences between medical records receptionist and front desk receptionist duties and responsibilities

Medical records receptionist example responsibilities.

• Evaluate all EOB's to insure accurate payment is received and when necessary will file appeals to achieve optimal payments.
• Maintain front office operations, complete registration, check-in/out, and insurance verification and process payments for patients.
• Input data into hospital system all the while ensuring customers HIPPA regulations are protected.
• Handle all confidential files, information, and paperwork according to HIPPA compliance laws.
• Maintain and follow HIPAA guidelines to ensure medical records for privacy of residents of nursing facility remain private.
• Provide essential medical record/health information management both electronically and through paper format while abiding all HIPAA laws and regulations.
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Front desk receptionist example responsibilities.

• Accomplish computer work using a PMS system; OperaXpress.
• Collect and distribute mail and packages, prepare FedEx shipments and manage online postage machine.
• Use EMR software to manage patient records and files; reinforce and uphold patient confidentiality as required by HIPAA and clinic
• Acquire knowledge of ICD-9 and CPT codes and achieve up-to-date knowledge of medical record practices, standards, and regulations.
• Manage patients records by keeping all medical history, insurance and personal information update and verify abiding by HIPAA protocols.
• Assist office management and staff with administrative projects/responsibilities such as managing time-sensitive projects, filing, copying, and collating materials.
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