Medication coordinator vs certified medical technician

Differences between medication coordinator and certified medical technician duties and responsibilities

Medication coordinator example responsibilities.

• Manage patient's accounts collecting and billing financial statements, budgets and expertise with CPT and ICD-9 coding.
• Manage inpatient transfers to rehabilitation and medical facilities, along with preparing and monitoring outpatient billings insurance verification and referrals.
• Complete records after patients complete all medical appointments, typing intake forms and additional entries/forms, and obtain physician signatures.
• Navigate effectively through an electronic medical records (EMR) system.
• Develop plan for confidentiality of client and agency information through HIPAA guidelines.
• Perform Medicare and Medicaid audits on members using company medical policy and establish criteria for H.C.F.A.
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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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