Returns processor vs charge preparation technician

The differences between returns processors and charge preparation technicians can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a charge preparation technician has an average salary of $42,377, which is higher than the $32,041 average annual salary of a returns processor.

The top three skills for a returns processor include pallet jack, computer system and rf scanner. The most important skills for a charge preparation technician are parts inventory, laboratory procedures, and chemistry.

Returns processor vs charge preparation technician overview

	Returns Processor	Charge Preparation Technician
Yearly salary	$32,041	$42,377
Hourly rate	$15.40	$20.37
Growth rate	-4%	1%
Number of jobs	6,148	53,120
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 41%	Associate Degree, 34%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	-	-

Returns processor vs charge preparation technician salary

Returns processors and charge preparation technicians have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Returns Processor	Charge Preparation Technician
Average salary	$32,041	$42,377
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $38,000	Between $30,000 And $59,000
Highest paying City	Indianapolis, IN	-
Highest paying state	Washington	-
Best paying company	Revlon	-
Best paying industry	Technology	-

Differences between returns processor and charge preparation technician education

There are a few differences between a returns processor and a charge preparation technician in terms of educational background:

	Returns Processor	Charge Preparation Technician
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 41%	Associate Degree, 34%
Most common major	Business	Medical Technician
Most common college	-	-

Returns processor vs charge preparation technician demographics

Here are the differences between returns processors' and charge preparation technicians' demographics:

	Returns Processor	Charge Preparation Technician
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 32.6% Female, 67.4%	Male, 62.1% Female, 37.9%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.7% Unknown, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 15.1% Asian, 7.0% White, 62.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%	Black or African American, 11.0% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 16.3% Asian, 7.8% White, 59.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between returns processor and charge preparation technician duties and responsibilities

Returns processor example responsibilities.

Manage tracking for all orders, manage invoice input via QuickBooks and maintain communications with all clients and vendors.
Work in the department call RMA.
Pull orders, scan data in AS400 system
Investigate and troubleshoot for incorrect/missing PO s.
Identify multiple carrier labels and identify customer RMA numbers.
Scan and process return items from all field locations using AS400 system.

Charge preparation technician example responsibilities.

Experience in blood banking, microbiology, chemistry and hematology.
Maintain HPV and Clarient send outs.
Enter information in LIMS system as needed.
Prepare samples for analysis by GC or other instrument.
Prepare and order all non-gyn specimens by centrifuging or cytospin.
Process, stain, and distribute cytology slides and Non-Gyn specimens to technologists for screening.

Returns processor vs charge preparation technician skills

Common returns processor skills

Pallet Jack, 20%
Computer System, 12%
RF Scanner, 7%
Customer Accounts, 7%
Warehouse Environment, 7%
Return Merchandise, 5%

Common charge preparation technician skills

Parts Inventory, 26%
Laboratory Procedures, 23%
Chemistry, 9%
Microbiology, 7%
Charge Tech, 6%
Optimal Patient Care, 5%

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