Public health technician vs information coordinator

Differences between public health technician and information coordinator 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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Information coordinator example responsibilities.

• Achieve this goal by providing clear policies/justification for initiatives which impact designated FTE's.
• Arrange and complete ICD 9 and CPT coding for routine surgery procedures.
• Create and proofread certificates of recognition, in memoriams, action requests and transfer memos.
• Analyze requests to adhere to guidelines for proper authorization set forth under HIPPA and Iowa law.
• Maintain and set forth standards for this facility in respect to charting and compliance with HIPPA regulations.
• Proofread physician correspondence for spelling, grammar, and layout, making appropriate changes to ensure accuracy and clarity.
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