Oral surgery assistant-clinical coordinator vs patient coordinator

Differences between oral surgery assistant-clinical coordinator and patient coordinator duties and responsibilities

Oral surgery assistant-clinical coordinator example responsibilities.

• Demonstrate clinical competency and compassion in providing care, using technology, administering medications, performing procedures and managing emergencies.
• Provide clinical and administrative supervision, as well as training and mentoring for case managers and rehabilitation specialists on assign team.
• Obtain insurance preauthorizations, help physicians determine appropriate admission status according to Milliman guidelines.

Patient coordinator example responsibilities.

• Comply with HIPAA regulations by discreetly and professionally handling all patients private medical information.
• Gather personal plus insurance information and perform thorough insurance breakdowns for patients.
• Communicate directly with patients to obtain initial patient information and respond to inquiries.
• Process and update HIPAA relate paperwork and other require institutional forms as necessary.
• Obtain all necessary documentation prior to surgery such as proof of identification, copy of insurance and require insurance referrals.
• Respond in writing to all grievances in accordance with CMS and DNV guidelines.
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