Public health assistant vs office manager/medical assistant

Differences between public health assistant and office manager/medical assistant duties and responsibilities

Public health assistant example responsibilities.

• Monitor / enforce OSHA standards and coordinate / lead daily, weekly, and monthly safety meetings to educate staff.
• Adhere to all Hippa policy.
• Adhere to HIPAA policies and procedures.
• Fax medical records and various documents following strict HIPPA guidelines and regulations.
• Note and report safety hazards discover on patrol and stand by until condition is redirected.
• Research and identify activities and specialize diets that will help elderly diabetic patients improve their metabolic health.
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Office manager/medical assistant example responsibilities.

• Manage front office operation, scheduling appointments, answering phones, filing insurance, including ICD-9 and CPT coding for insurance.
• Demonstrate clinical competency and compassion in providing care, using technology, performing procedures and managing emergencies.
• Prioritize patient scheduling base on procedures, screen patient calls, telephone triage, and prepare exam rooms.
• Utilize ICD-9, CPT and HCPCS to verify accuracy of medical codes, medical procedures and medical supplies.
• Front office duties include filing, triage of incoming calls, mail, patient appointments, and ordering office supplies.
• Perform all office management duties and assist in back room procedures, including chest x-rays, EKG, and urinalysis testing.
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