Medical Data Assistant

Medical Data Assistant

Medical Assistants often accept positions as general Medical Data Assistants in hospitals, clinics, doctors' offices and physician groups, where they perform their daily tasks by use of automated office equipment and various types of office technology. The medical data and coding assistant's daily tasks are similar to those of the admininstrative medical assistant's.

Medical Data and Coding Assistant duties often include preparation of letters and documents, word processing, filing, faxing and general support of the physician and office staff.Medical data assistant students, graduates and those already working in the field are introduced to other related allied health professions and career options in medical offices, clinics, or healthcare facilities. This position requires proficiency with various filing procedures, details, organizational skills and ability to work well with limited supervision.

Medical Data Assistant's Job Description

The Medical Data Assistant works in medical offices, clinics, hospitals, medical insurance companies, medical equipment suppliers and other healthcare institutions. They develop, implement and maintain health information systems and works closely with many other healthcare professionals to contribute to the management of health information and quality care.

They classify, code, cross-reference and store health records and related data, protect the privacy and security of data, analyze data and turn it into reports. They control the release of medico-legal information, reviewing patient record upon discharge and determine the accuracy and completeness of these records.

Medical Data Assistant Summary

Education: High School, postsecondary vocational diploma, or associate's degree
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Earnings: $36,478 (median annual)
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