Prior authorization representative vs certified medical technician

The differences between prior authorization representatives and certified medical technicians can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 2-4 years to become a prior authorization representative, becoming a certified medical technician takes usually requires 6-12 months. Additionally, a certified medical technician has an average salary of $38,859, which is higher than the $38,726 average annual salary of a prior authorization representative.

The top three skills for a prior authorization representative include patients, customer service and outbound calls. The most important skills for a certified medical technician are patients, vital signs, and CPR.

Prior authorization representative vs certified medical technician overview

	Prior Authorization Representative	Certified Medical Technician
Yearly salary	$38,726	$38,859
Hourly rate	$18.62	$18.68
Growth rate	-4%	5%
Number of jobs	55,498	164,424
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 24%	Bachelor's Degree, 28%
Average age	40	44
Years of experience	4	12

Prior authorization representative vs certified medical technician salary

Prior authorization representatives and certified medical technicians have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Prior Authorization Representative	Certified Medical Technician
Average salary	$38,726	$38,859
Salary range	Between $29,000 And $51,000	Between $28,000 And $53,000
Highest paying City	Attleboro, MA	Denton, TX
Highest paying state	Massachusetts	Alaska
Best paying company	NTT Data International L.L.C.	Favorite Healthcare Staffing
Best paying industry	Health Care	Health Care

Differences between prior authorization representative and certified medical technician education

There are a few differences between a prior authorization representative and a certified medical technician in terms of educational background:

	Prior Authorization Representative	Certified Medical Technician
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 24%	Bachelor's Degree, 28%
Most common major	Business	Nursing
Most common college	Howard University	University of Connecticut

Prior authorization representative vs certified medical technician demographics

Here are the differences between prior authorization representatives' and certified medical technicians' demographics:

	Prior Authorization Representative	Certified Medical Technician
Average age	40	44
Gender ratio	Male, 21.1% Female, 78.9%	Male, 20.4% Female, 79.6%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.7% Unknown, 5.2% Hispanic or Latino, 18.0% Asian, 5.8% White, 60.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%	Black or African American, 15.9% Unknown, 5.0% Hispanic or Latino, 14.6% Asian, 10.0% White, 53.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	7%	8%

Differences between prior authorization representative and certified medical technician duties and responsibilities

Prior authorization representative example responsibilities.

Manage inbound/outbound calls for medical personnel and patients, along with computerize data entry to regulate proper distribution of prescription medication.
Utilize knowledge of physician office policies, CPT and ICD-9 coding, procedures, and equipment.
Provide compassion without judgment in regards to patient's finances.
Determine if CPT and ICD-10 codes are correct and qualify for coverage.
Review all daily EDI reports to make sure claims are being accept properly.
Perform chart audits via EMR, prepare medical records for subpoenas, general requests.

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.

Prior authorization representative vs certified medical technician skills

Common prior authorization representative skills

Patients, 26%
Customer Service, 8%
Outbound Calls, 5%
Medical Terminology, 4%
Data Entry, 4%
Insurance Coverage, 4%

Common certified medical technician skills

Patients, 17%
Vital Signs, 12%
CPR, 8%
Administer Medications, 7%
Resident Care, 6%
HIPAA, 6%

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