Unit support representative vs patient registrar

Differences between unit support representative and patient registrar duties and responsibilities

Unit support representative example responsibilities.

• Conduct 6 mass vaccination campaigns, manage protein-calorie malnutrition, coordinate epidemiological surveillance, and direct health facility rehabilitation
• Transcribe recorded messages and practitioners' diagnosis/recommendations into patients' medical records; transcribe physician orders into hospital computer system.
• Facilitate and assist with the discharge process of patients including completing all necessary paperwork and arranging patient transportation.
• Handle sensitive information in compliance with HIPAA protocols.
• Respect patient's right to privacy, dignity, and confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
• File lab and x-ray reports, EKG's etc., with appropriate medical record and refill medical record in appropriate place.
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Patient registrar example responsibilities.

• Process release of information requests according to HIPAA regulations and manage valuables safe for entire facility.
• Specialize in high degree of compassion when communicating with patients providing information and insurance details.
• Receive patients, record patient demographic information and verify insurance for emergency department, laboratory, and radiology
• Register patients and ensure correctness of all demographic information in AS400, verify insurance on various websites and collect patient co-payments.
• Update demographics, billing information, Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance during patient interviews to obtain pertinent registration information.
• Enter confidential personal health information and financial information into IDX system with a high rate of accuracy and confidentiality.