Record filing clerk vs medical record assistant

Differences between record filing clerk and medical record assistant duties and responsibilities

Record filing clerk example responsibilities.

• Manage front office check-in, insurance verification and certifications from doctors.
• Prepare and pull files for subpoenas.
• Research daily schedules for upcoming surgeries and retrieve MRI and relevant exams for the procedures.
• Maintain and secure records due to companies' establish procedures and polices, while maintaining HIPPA.
• Used electronic scanner to convert hard copy film into digital format to upload into PACS application.
• Activate a contingency plan or downtime procedures for image and report distribution in the event PACS is not available.
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Medical record assistant example responsibilities.

• Lead special department-wide task force initiative to minimize abuse of Oxycontin prescriptions bill to Medicaid.
• Manage and organize all paperwork concerning caregivers and patients; organize filing system; ensure operation of electronic filing systems.
• Work with EHR, provide medical records to patients and specialty centers.
• Guide department through transition from paper charts to EHR system scan all patient records into database.
• Scan documents into electronic medical records system and certify HIPAA compliance
• Implement HIPAA guidelines in keeping patient information secure and confidential.
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