Record filing clerk vs medical records technician

Differences between record filing clerk and medical records technician 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 records technician example responsibilities.

• Enter all patient in-take into EMR, manage triage, scheduling, and maintain a sterile clinic setting.
• Manage medical treatment authorizations and durable medical equipment (DME) requests and verify medical eligibility for all patients requesting treatment.
• Perform examinations in the ER, main radiology area and surgery.
• Order medical records for patients, medical staff, outside entities, and court subpoenas for certain dates of services.
• Audited/Validate daily outpatient medical coding accounts involving emergency rooms, surgery, interventional radiology, radiology, and ancillary services.
• Staff education on EMR and industry regulations.
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