Public health technician vs information management specialist

Differences between public health technician and information management specialist 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 management specialist example responsibilities.

• Manage a database to track all adverse drug reactions according to FDA guidelines.
• Manage the IM application and infrastructure to maximize the use of standard applications and processes.
• Write and modify Perl scripts to automate and streamline daily routines for the Tivoli environment.
• Manage the current MPI program and patient portal, with direct supervision of data integrity processes and outcomes.
• Achieve this goal by providing clear policies/justification for initiatives which impact designated FTE's.
• Test configuration of DNS and DHCP functionality, configure VPN connections with IPSEC and PKI authentication methods.
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