# Tasks & work activities — picture archiving and communication systems administrator

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 29-2072.00 (Medical Records Specialists).

## Task statements

- **[nan]** Assign the patient to diagnosis-related groups (DRGs), using appropriate computer software.
- **[nan]** Compile and maintain patients' medical records to document condition and treatment and to provide data for research or cost control and care improvement efforts.
- **[nan]** Consult classification manuals to locate information about disease processes.
- **[nan]** Enter data, such as demographic characteristics, history and extent of disease, diagnostic procedures, or treatment into computer.
- **[nan]** Identify, compile, abstract, and code patient data, using standard classification systems.
- **[nan]** Maintain or operate a variety of health record indexes or storage and retrieval systems to collect, classify, store, or analyze information.
- **[nan]** Post medical insurance billings.
- **[nan]** Process and prepare business or government forms.
- **[nan]** Process patient admission or discharge documents.
- **[nan]** Protect the security of medical records to ensure that confidentiality is maintained.
- **[nan]** Release information to persons or agencies according to regulations.
- **[nan]** Resolve or clarify codes or diagnoses with conflicting, missing, or unclear information by consulting with doctors or others or by participating in the coding team's regular meetings.
- **[nan]** Retrieve patient medical records for physicians, technicians, or other medical personnel.
- **[nan]** Review records for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with regulations.
- **[nan]** Scan patients' health records into electronic formats.
- **[nan]** Schedule medical appointments for patients.
- **[nan]** Transcribe medical reports.

## Detailed work activities

- Classify materials according to standard systems.
- Code data or other information.
- Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals.
- Communicate with management or other staff to resolve problems.
- Enter patient or treatment data into computers.
- Maintain medical facility records.
- Maintain medical or professional knowledge.
- Maintain security.
- Monitor medical facility activities to ensure adherence to standards or regulations.
- Perform clerical work in medical settings.
- Prepare official health documents or records.
- Process healthcare paperwork.
- Process medical billing information.
- Record patient medical histories.
- Schedule appointments.
- Schedule patient procedures or appointments.