Pathologist assistant vs office manager/medical assistant

Differences between pathologist assistant and office manager/medical assistant duties and responsibilities

Pathologist assistant example responsibilities.

• Recognize & investigate instrument malfunctions, perform calibrations, manage QC, and maintain comprehensive written records of tests & procedures.
• Assist and perform frozen sections, teach pathology residents and pa's.
• Assist doctor when seeing patients, and document all patient information in paper chart and EMR.
• Perform blood draws, record vital signs, maintain medical records, DNA collection, EKG's, medical office duties.
• Gross examination, description, measuring and sectioning all kind of surgical specimens receive in the pathology laboratory.
• Employ all require OSHA safety procedures and devices.
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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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