Respiratory care assistant vs office manager/medical assistant

Differences between respiratory care assistant and office manager/medical assistant duties and responsibilities

Respiratory care assistant example responsibilities.

• Experience using BIPAP, CPAP, MetaNeb, IPPB
• Perform routine and stat EKG testing.
• Administer breathing treatments to patients in the trauma center under the watch of a respiratory therapist.
• Administer medications via nebulizer, as well as, participate in other forms of intermittent non-invasive patient care.
• Maintain intubation equipment and ambulation bags.
• Work with mechanical vents and noninvasive positive pressure ventilation ..
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Office manager/medical assistant example responsibilities.

• Manage front office operation, scheduling appointments, answering phones, filing insurance, including ICD-9 and CPT coding for insurance.
• Demonstrate clinical competency and compassion in providing care, using technology, performing procedures and managing emergencies.
• Prioritize patient scheduling base on procedures, screen patient calls, telephone triage, and prepare exam rooms.
• Utilize ICD-9, CPT and HCPCS to verify accuracy of medical codes, medical procedures and medical supplies.
• Front office duties include filing, triage of incoming calls, mail, patient appointments, and ordering office supplies.
• Perform all office management duties and assist in back room procedures, including chest x-rays, EKG, and urinalysis testing.
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