Release of information specialist vs medical service technician

Differences between release of information specialist and medical service technician duties and responsibilities

Release of information specialist example responsibilities.

• Manage and track various holds on inventory: ship on quarantine; FDA hold; and quality hold.
• Apply insurance knowledge to interpret EOB, all manage contracts and fee schedules for physician services and hospital services.
• Generate reports for managing compliance with Medicaid documentation in support of electronic billing to MCO
• Deliver customer service to patients and their families regarding access to their medical history information.
• Assist clients with choosing a Medicaid HMO.
• Handle Meditech requests then enter information into Esmartlog.
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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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