Records custodian vs medical service technician

Differences between records custodian and medical service technician duties and responsibilities

Records custodian example responsibilities.

• Manage transition from in-house transcription system to outsource transcription service.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance by researching changes in laws and formats.
• Gather patient records in response to subpoenas receive for client records.
• Retrieve requested patient information according to HIPPA guidelines through microfilm and HBOC system.
• Perform all duties as medical records clerk and prepare records for subpoenas and depositions.
• Copy and release all records to other facilities while following the policies of HIPPA.
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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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