Question

Match each health informatics career with its description.

a) Health Unit Coordinator
b) Medical Transcriptionist
c) Admitting Officer
Options:
A) Gets all of the necessary information from a patient
B) Schedules patient tests and procedures
C) Converts sound recordings into written records

Answer 1

A Health Unit Coordinator schedules patient tests and procedures, a Medical Transcriptionist converts sound recordings into written records, and an Admitting Officer gets all of the necessary information from a patient.

Step-by-step explanation:

a) Health Unit Coordinator: Schedules patient tests and procedures. A health unit coordinator is responsible for managing the administrative tasks in a hospital unit or department, which includes scheduling appointments and tests for patients.
b) Medical Transcriptionist: Converts sound recordings into written records. A medical transcriptionist listens to recorded dictations from healthcare professionals and converts them into written documents, such as medical reports or patient records.
c) Admitting Officer: Gets all of the necessary information from a patient. An admitting officer is responsible for collecting and verifying patient information, such as personal details and medical history, during the admission process.