Pathology secretary/transcriptionist vs medication coordinator

Differences between pathology secretary/transcriptionist and medication coordinator 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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Medication coordinator example responsibilities.

• Manage patient's accounts collecting and billing financial statements, budgets and expertise with CPT and ICD-9 coding.
• Manage inpatient transfers to rehabilitation and medical facilities, along with preparing and monitoring outpatient billings insurance verification and referrals.
• Complete records after patients complete all medical appointments, typing intake forms and additional entries/forms, and obtain physician signatures.
• Navigate effectively through an electronic medical records (EMR) system.
• Develop plan for confidentiality of client and agency information through HIPAA guidelines.
• Perform Medicare and Medicaid audits on members using company medical policy and establish criteria for H.C.F.A.
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