Patient partner vs certified medical technician

Differences between patient partner and certified medical technician duties and responsibilities

Patient partner example responsibilities.

• Communicate with insurance companies on a continuous basis to ensure hospital reimbursement and attain authorization for home and rehabilitation services.
• Verify and confirm CPT codes for correct sleep study, verify that the referral and scripts are sign.
• Collaborate with health care team (s) provide concurrent review and identify ICD-9 and CPT billing codes.
• Listen carefully for key concerns of patients and respond accordingly.
• Provide assistance in directing and escorting non-emergency patients to other designations throughout the hospital setting.
• Comply with HIPPA and OSHA protocol guidelines and demonstrate a professional level of confidentiality in regard to all patient/facility affairs
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Certified medical technician example responsibilities.

• Maintain the cleanliness of storage areas, trays, centrifuges, refrigerators, freezers and work area.
• Administer medications to patients according to their medication record as scheduled, as needed according to physician orders.
• Perform laboratory test and procedures in areas including chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, coagulation, serology, and bacteriology.
• Perform first aid and apply CPR when necessary.
• Perform first aid or CPR during medical emergencies until paramedics arrive.
• Assist the residents in their ADL needs and prepare their meals.
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