Utilization review coordinator vs certified medical technician

Differences between utilization review coordinator and certified medical technician duties and responsibilities

Utilization review coordinator example responsibilities.

• Initial triage of members, administrative intake of members and managing the admission/discharge information post-notification.
• Identify and access Medicare entitlement benefits for those patients who meet eligibility requirements both prior to admission and during concurrent review.
• Include inpatient/outpatient acute setting, SNF, DME.
• Maintain a preventative maintenance schedule on all HVAC equipment.
• Coordinate transfers to SNF, ICF, and residential care.
• Assess patient medical needs using nationally recognize criteria sets such as InterQual.
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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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