Record filing clerk vs medical service technician

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

• Create and maintain confidential patient files; implement EHR systems to automate patient records management for the purposes of meaningful use.
• Administer and document vaccinations and perform strep tests, finger sticks, urinalysis, and various need lab tests.
• Run QC on all lab instrumentation ensuring reports are within acceptable limits.
• Keep track of all POC inventory, reagents, QC materials and equipment validations.
• Apply cold packs to affect injuries of the patient, fit crutches on patients.
• Maintain all training and CPR certifications in order to actively participate in codes with in the hospital.
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