Medical Transcriptionist

nphosting; Los Fresnos (TX); On-site; USD 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Connections in Texas is hiring a bilingual healthcare administrative professional for our clinic facility. The role involves maintaining electronic medical records, assisting with MAR audits, and providing English/Spanish transcription under HIPAA guidelines.

Requirements include a high school diploma (preferred degree in health services), 2+ years in healthcare administration, and BLS (PALS preferred); CPR and First Aid certifications are required.

Qualifications

• Two years of professional administrative work in a health care setting, including medical scribe/healthcare documentation experience and providing Spanish/English transcription of medical documentation.
• Current BLS certification (PALS preferred); First aid; CPR

Responsibilities

• Meet and maintain all federal and state regulatory guidelines and standards applicable to this position.
• Act as liaison between medical staff and residential services divisions.
• Maintain electronic medical health care records and federal Medical Portal.
• Assist in daily MAR audits and report medication errors.
• Compile daily medical lists and distribute to designated staff.
• Assist in medical intake processes with other medical staff.
• Maintain HIPAA/PHI confidentiality and Compass Connections protocols.
• Attend on-site medical appointments with practitioners and participate in translations as needed.
• Transcribe written documentation for the Practitioner into EMR systems.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Healthcare admin experience

Medical transcription

HIPAA compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Degree in Community Health or Medical Services

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

It's a great feeling to work for a company that does so much good for others around the world! Make a difference every day with an organization dedicated to doing good and caring for others. Compass Connections believes every child deserves to have a place where they feel safe and loved. Our organization offers emergency shelter and group home placement for children while we work to reunite them with family. We know the sooner family reunification is accomplished, the sooner children can safely integrate into the community and thrive. We are now hiring compassionate and dependable individuals to join our team at our (facility) in (city, state).

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision insurance
• Retirement plan options
• Additional employer sponsored benefits available

Hourly Rate: $22.62 an hour.

Language Requirement: Fluency in English and Spanish is required.

Academic Req: Required - High school diploma or equivalent; Preferred - Possess a degree in Community Health or Medical Services equivalent

Certifications: Current BLS certification (PALS preferred); First aid; CPR

Work experience: Required - Two (2) years experience performing professional administrative work in a health care setting, including medical scribe/healthcare documentation specialist experience and providing Spanish/English transcription of medical documentation.

Critical Action Items & Measurable Deliverables

• Meet and maintain all federal and state regulatory guidelines and standards applicable to this position.
• Communicate effectively with Certified Nurse Practitioner, RN Manager, and other medical staff regarding care for service population and be a liaison between the medical and residential services divisions.
• Maintain electronic medical health care records and federal Medical Portal.
• Assist in daily MAR audits, ensuring proper documentation. Reporting all medication errors to RN Manager.
• Compile daily medical lists and distribute to all designated staff.
• Assist in medical intake process in collaboration with other medical staff.
• Maintain confidentiality of health care records and information in keeping with HIPAA, Protected Health Information (PHI) requirements and Compass Connections confidentiality protocol and procedures.
• Adhere to scheduled hours pertaining to position, remain available for on-call scheduling, and work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed, requested, or deemed appropriate by Deputy Executive Director, Medical Services and Executive Director.
• Know, understand, and apply positive behavior management techniques including verbal redirection, deescalation, and containment.
• Know and recognize the signs of abuse, neglect, exploitation and sexually provocative behavior and implement professional response, reporting and documenting procedures.
• Show appreciation and affection toward children in a manner that is compassionate and professional, minimizing cultural misinterpretations.
• Participate in scheduled meetings and in team decisions and operations.
• Plan, organize, and prioritize daily work using sound judgment.
• Implement Compass Connections safety protocols including evacuating with children and other staff in case of an emergency.
• Maintain confidentiality in all areas of the service population and program operations.
• Maintain Compass Connections professional and ethical standards of conduct outlined in Compass Connections employee handbook including demonstrating respect for agency staff, children, and community members and complying with required dress code at all times.
• Ensure all referrals and orders initiated by Certified Nurse Practitioner are completed and specialty appointments are scheduled.
• Attend and participate in all on-site medical appointments in exam room with Certified Nurse Practitioner (i.e., initial medical exam, sick calls, and follow-up appointments).
• Provide assistance to Certified Nurse Practitioner with translation of verbally reported past medical history, history of present illness, and signs and symptoms as needed.
• Transcribe all written documentation for Certified Nurse Practitioner into applicable electronic medical record platforms in compliance with federal and licensing standards.

Other Responsibilities

• Perform all administrative duties of the clinic or designated site(s) in accordance with Compass Connections federal policies and procedures.
• Administer and execute assigned medical services for service population as prescribed by an advanced practice provider or physician and applying best practice guidelines to include but not limited to medication administration, and well and sick child visits.