Pathology secretary/transcriptionist vs medical clerk

Differences between pathology secretary/transcriptionist and medical clerk 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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Medical clerk example responsibilities.

• Evaluate all EOB's to insure accurate payment is received and when necessary will file appeals to achieve optimal payments.
• Follow HIPPA patient confidentiality guidelines making patients or facility have filled proper forms to release records.
• File results of laboratory tests, x-rays, EKG's, etc., in patients records.
• Respond and resolve patient inquiries with compassion and patience.
• Prepare request for EKG tests, eye examinations, audio and dental records.
• Enter deficiencies into MediTech program.
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