Radiology transcriptionist vs registered medical transcriptionist

Differences between radiology transcriptionist and registered medical transcriptionist duties and responsibilities

Radiology transcriptionist example responsibilities.

• Manage patient transportation from room to room, discharges, admissions, surgery exam transportation and in hospital house transport.
• Keep current on ICD and CPT codes for diagnoses and procedures.
• Train new employees and make certain HIPAA guidelines are understood and follow.
• Utilize hospital databases to retrieve reports from laboratory, radiology, etc.
• Release of information to include correspondence with attorneys, insurance companies, and patients with regards to HIPPA guidelines.
• Perform QA and editing of reports.Experience
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Registered medical transcriptionist example responsibilities.

• Demonstrate clinical competency and compassion in providing care, using technology, performing procedures and managing emergencies.
• Perform clinical functions including but not limit to: allergy shots and injections/immunizations, venipuncture, and approve laboratory tests.
• Create and update WordPerfect documentation.