Utilization coordinator vs certified medical technician

Differences between utilization coordinator and certified medical technician duties and responsibilities

Utilization coordinator example responsibilities.

• Manage and coordinate authorization of denial letters and request for appeals with all levels of services.
• Manage and coordinate the workload of the release team members and are responsible for organizing and hosting all production release windows.
• Perform accurate verification of eligibility and benefits as well as advanced application of CPT, ICD-9 and ICD-10 codes.
• Assign accurate ICD-9 and CPT codes to request services for referral and authorization processing.
• Claim adjudication for assign HMO members.
• Provide orientation to pre-certification process for HMO, PPO, and POS members.
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Certified medical technician example responsibilities.

• Maintain the cleanliness of storage areas, trays, centrifuges, refrigerators, freezers and work area.
• Administer medications to patients according to their medication record as scheduled, as needed according to physician orders.
• Perform laboratory test and procedures in areas including chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, coagulation, serology, and bacteriology.
• Perform first aid and apply CPR when necessary.
• Perform first aid or CPR during medical emergencies until paramedics arrive.
• Assist the residents in their ADL needs and prepare their meals.
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