Unit secretary vs scheduling coordinator

Differences between unit secretary and scheduling coordinator duties and responsibilities

Unit secretary example responsibilities.

• Create and maintain confidential patient files; implement EHR systems to automate patient records management.
• Manage Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement.
• Manage the medical unit by supervising its activities, accurately transcribing physician orders, and prioritizing tasks.
• Conduct 6 mass vaccination campaigns, manage protein-calorie malnutrition, coordinate epidemiological surveillance, and direct health facility rehabilitation
• Assist patients with their daily routine, including feeding, cleanliness and basic needs.
• Post anesthesia recovery care for ophthalmology, ENT and plastic surgery patients
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Scheduling coordinator example responsibilities.

• Manage medical records entering data with CPT and ICD-9 codes preserving an environment of thoroughness and accuracy.
• Manage payment postings, verify insurance coverage prior to patient appointments and advise patients of insurance referrals or authorizations require.
• Manage inpatient transfers to rehabilitation and medical facilities, along with preparing and monitoring outpatient billings insurance verification and referrals.
• Perform patient registration, insurance verification, and assist patients with scheduling radiology and chemotherapy appointments in a demanding environment.
• Enter all patient information in EMR system, scan all of patients medical record into EMR system and classify by sections.
• Check patient insurance coverage, determines if referral or authorization for surgery is needed.
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