Utilization coordinator vs unit secretary

Differences between utilization coordinator and unit secretary 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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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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