Pathology secretary/transcriptionist vs credentialing specialist

Differences between pathology secretary/transcriptionist and credentialing specialist duties and responsibilities

Pathology secretary/transcriptionist example responsibilities.

• Conduct 6 mass vaccination campaigns, manage protein-calorie malnutrition, coordinate epidemiological surveillance, and direct health facility rehabilitation
• Communicate effectively and professionally with many physicians and patients regarding pathology and other test results.
• Prepare surgical and cytology reports including ICD-9 and CPT coding.
• Retrieve insurance information of patients and ensure referrals and authorizations are received as needed.
• Order testing for outpatients in a laboratory setting and transcription of pathology and cytology reports.
• Work extensively with pathologists and vendor as the transcription representative for implementation of voice recognition system.
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Credentialing specialist example responsibilities.

• Establish rapport with all PCP offices, hospital personnel, and manage care representatives.
• Manage and administer the programs CME accredit education programs/Conferences.
• Ensure enrollment and participation with all organization contract managed care plans and perform Medicaid/Medicare provider enrollment.
• Process and manage all requests and applications for CME certification and supervise activities relate to credentialing process.
• Perform spot claims audits to ensure CMS compliance with ICD-9, HCPCS, CPT, and other requirements.
• Maintain and track data for OPPE and FPPE according to hospital policy and regulatory requirements.
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