Morgue attendant vs office manager/medical assistant

Differences between morgue attendant and office manager/medical assistant duties and responsibilities

Morgue attendant example responsibilities.

• Operate POS cash register to manage cash, credit, and debit card transactions for sell items.
• Experience with automate and manual staining of IHC, special stains and routine stains.
• Transport the remains of patients who pass away at MUSC to the morgue facility.
• Keep records on individual pet, including daily observations and information activities perform, meals sever, and medication administer.
• Handle confidential materials and follow HIPPA regulations.

Office manager/medical assistant example responsibilities.

• Manage front office operation, scheduling appointments, answering phones, filing insurance, including ICD-9 and CPT coding for insurance.
• Demonstrate clinical competency and compassion in providing care, using technology, performing procedures and managing emergencies.
• Prioritize patient scheduling base on procedures, screen patient calls, telephone triage, and prepare exam rooms.
• Utilize ICD-9, CPT and HCPCS to verify accuracy of medical codes, medical procedures and medical supplies.
• Front office duties include filing, triage of incoming calls, mail, patient appointments, and ordering office supplies.
• Perform all office management duties and assist in back room procedures, including chest x-rays, EKG, and urinalysis testing.
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