Radiology clerk vs medical records clerk

Differences between radiology clerk and medical records clerk duties and responsibilities

Radiology clerk example responsibilities.

• Manage front office check-in, insurance verification and certifications from doctors.
• Register patients, schedule appointments for mammograms, radiology and nuclear medicine procedures.
• Work with numerous software programs and have knowledge of the HIPPA laws.
• Assemble radiographic exam films for dictation with correct patient folders and reports.
• Follow the HIPAA laws protecting organization's value by keeping patient information confidential.
• Gain education in HIPPA compliance, fire and radiation safety, corporate compliance, and patient satisfaction.
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Medical records clerk example responsibilities.

• Manage transition from in-house transcription system to outsource transcription service.
• Manage front office check-in, insurance verification and certifications from doctors.
• Accept and process healthcare claims and confidential medical records; verify patient eligibility and manage the Medicare and Medicaid billing process.
• Perform infant labs and update the system with results, triage incoming patients, perform necessary resuscitation to baby and mom.
• Provide information to medical facilities and patients when necessary and respond to subpoenas and other general release of patient information.
• Experience in CPT and ICD-10 coding.
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