Public health technician vs health care administrator

Differences between public health technician and health care administrator duties and responsibilities

Public health technician example responsibilities.

• Use EMR software to manage patient records and files; reinforce and upload patient confidentiality as required by HIPAA and clinic.
• Manage and conduct wartime decontamination procedures for patients, medical personnel and facilities.
• Assist with immunization clinics and screening at local schools.
• Visit work sites to ensure OSHA requirements are complied with.
• Safeguard all records to protect patient confidentiality per HIPAA standards.
• Educate food handlers and supervisors on changes in FDA requirements and track required changes as necessary.
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Health care administrator example responsibilities.

• Research and resolve recipients complaints relate to Medicaid service limitations, accessibility of MediPass manage services and provider treatment of recipients.
• Interview prospective adopters and communicate the pet's needs.
• Design training for EMR implementation for staff and medical providers.
• Oversee pet care technician staff and report issues to management.
• Utilize electronic medical records (EMR) technology for military members.
• Supervise the maintenance and safeguarding of medical records and compliance with HIPAA regulations.
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