Transcriptionist

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology. Capital Health is a five-time Magnet-Recognized health system for nursing excellence and is comprised of 2 hospitals. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 250 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.

Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates.

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Position Overview

Education: High school diploma or GED.

Experience: One year of transcription or medical setting experience.

Other Credentials:

Knowledge and Skills: Intermediate computer skills.

Special Training: Associate's degree program training in medical transcription preferred. Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and legal terminology preferred. Medical transcription certification preferred.

Mental, Behavioral and Emotional Abilities: Detail oriented. Ability to spot inconsistencies in data. Good understanding of English language. Excellent time management skills and ability to meet deadlines.

Usual Work Day:8 Hours  

Does this position formally supervise employees? No

If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively recommend such to manager.

• Receives and transcribes accurately verbal interpretations from physicians within departmental timeframes.
• Verifies accuracy of patient information, inputs data and information into appropriate records, reports and computer information system.
• Proofs transcribed reports for correct spelling, accuracy, punctuation and grammar making necessary changes without changing meaning of sentence(s). Receives corrected reports and makes all necessary changes indicated as evidenced by addendum reports.
• Distributes timely reports consistent with established procedures and processes, faxes and or delivers transcribed reports as needed or required.
• Sorts and files all reports and forms as required consistent with established filing system practices as evidenced by ability to find reports in the department file room.
• Receives incoming phone calls promptly and directs to appropriate party, takes accurate messages and/or provides information, promptly responds to questions and inquires received via voice mail.
• Maintains a HIPPA compliant workspace at all times. Ensures that all patient identification or demographic information is maintained in a secure manner at all times.
• Trains new transcriptionists in the use of transcription equipment/software as required.
• Schedules and confirms appointments as needed as evidenced by departmental documentation tools.
• Monitors supply inventory and orders supplies as necessary to maintain an acceptable and efficient level of supplies.
• Prepares EMG examination room, ensures all necessary patient demographic information is entered correctly, ensures all recording materials (e.g. electrodes, gel, tape, Band-Aids) are readily available. Saves all examination data and prints report. Ensures timely resulting of all examination charges

Frequent physical demands include: Pinching/fine motor activities
Occasional physical demands include: Standing , Walking , Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) , Carry objects , Push/Pull , Twisting , Bending , Reaching forward , Reaching overhead , Squat/kneel/crawl , Wrist position deviation
Continuous physical demands include: Sitting , Keyboard use/repetitive motion , Talk or Hear
Lifting Floor to Waist 15 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 10 lbs.
Sensory Requirements include: Accurate Near Vision, Accurate Far Vision, Color Discrimination, Moderate Depth Perception, Accurate Hearing

Anticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include the following: Bloodborne Pathogens , Airborne Communicable Disease , Dust/Particulate Matter

This position is eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical Plan

• Prescription drug coverage & In-House Employee Pharmacy

• Dental Plan

• Vision Plan

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

- Healthcare FSA

- Dependent Care FSA

• Retirement Savings and Investment Plan

• Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance

• Supplemental Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

• Disability Benefits – Long Term Disability (LTD)

• Disability Benefits – Short Term Disability (STD)

• Employee Assistance Program

• Commuter Transit

• Commuter Parking

• Supplemental Life Insurance

- Voluntary Life Spouse

- Voluntary Life Employee

- Voluntary Life Child

• Voluntary Legal Services

• Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance

• Voluntary Identity Theft Insurance

• Voluntary Pet Insurance

• Paid Time-Off Program

The pay range listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered including, but not limited to location, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, market data, and internal equity. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level. 

The salary applies specifically to the position being advertised and does not include potential bonuses, incentive compensation, differential pay or other forms of compensation, compensation allowance, or benefits health or welfare. Actual total compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and other relevant criteria.