Medical Transcriptionist

55 Compass Connections; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid medical, dental, &-

Vision insurance

Retirement plan options

Additional employer sponsored benefits

Job summary

Compass Connections seeks a Medical Transcriptionist to support the healthcare team in a Texas facility. You will transcribe medical documentation into electronic records, work closely with the Certified Nurse Practitioner and staff, and ensure HIPAA-compliant handling of patient information.

Requirements include a minimum of two years of healthcare administrative experience, bilingual English/Spanish, and current BLS/First Aid/CPR certifications. Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; degree preferred in Community Health or Medical Services.
• Two years of professional administrative work in a health care setting with medical transcription experience.
• Fluency in English and Spanish; ability to translate medical history and documentation as needed.
• Current BLS, First Aid, CPR certifications.

Responsibilities

• Transcribe all written documentation for the Certified Nurse Practitioner into EMR platforms.
• Maintain electronic medical health records and federal Medical Portal with HIPAA compliance.
• Assist in daily MAR audits and report medication errors to RN Manager.
• Coordinate with medical staff to ensure timely referrals and appointments.

Skills

Medical transcription

Spanish transcription

English transcription

Healthcare documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Degree in Community Health or Medical Services equivalent

Job description

It's a great feeling to work for a company that does so much good for others around the world! Medical Transcriptionist 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).

ALL Benefits available on the first day of employment.

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.

Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday 8a.m. - 5p.m.

Academic Requirement: 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

• 1. Meet and maintain all federal and state regulatory guidelines and standards applicable to this position.
• 2. 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.
• 3. Maintain electronic medical health care records and federal Medical Portal.
• 4. Assist in daily MAR audits, ensuring proper documentation. Reporting all medication errors to RN Manager.
• 5. Compile daily medical lists and distribute to all designated staff.
• 6. Assist in medical intake process in collaboration with other medical staff.
• 7. Maintain confidentiality of health care records and information in keeping with HIPAA, Protected Health Information (PHI) requirements and Compass Connections confidentiality protocol and procedures.
• 8. 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.
• 9. Know, understand, and apply positive behavior management techniques including verbal redirection, deescalation, and containment.
• 10. Know and recognize the signs of abuse, neglect, exploitation and sexually provocative behavior and implement professional response, reporting and documenting procedures.
• 11. Show appreciation and affection toward children in a manner that is compassionate and professional, minimizing cultural misinterpretations.
• 12. Participate in scheduled meetings and in team decisions and operations.
• 13. Plan, organize, and prioritize daily work using sound judgment.
• 14. Implement Compass Connections safety protocols including evacuating with children and other staff in case of an emergency.
• 15. Maintain confidentiality in all areas of the service population and program operations.
• 16. 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.
• 17. Ensure all referrals and orders initiated by Certified Nurse Practitioner are completed and specialty appointments are scheduled.
• 18. 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).
• 19. Provide assistance to Certified Nurse Practitioner with translation of verbally reported past medical history, history of present illness, and signs and symptoms as needed.
• 20. Transcribe all written documentation for Certified Nurse Practitioner into applicable electronic medical record platforms in compliance with federal and licensing standards.

Other Responsibilities

• 1. Perform all administrative duties of the clinic or designated site(s) in accordance with Compass Connections federal policies and procedures.
• 2. 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.
• 3. Complete accurate documentation of activities performed in accordance with agency policies and procedures, contract and regulatory requirements and standards and program timeline requirements.
• 4. Meet all pre‑determined deadlines required by program and federal partners.
• 5. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 1. Pass a pre‑employment drug screen and random drug screens throughout employment.
• 2. Provide proof of work eligibility status upon request.
• 3. Pass a pre‑employment and biennial criminal background checks.
• 4. Demonstrate the ability to: a. Respond sensitively and competently to the service population’s cultural and socio‑economic characteristics. b. Work collaboratively with other staff members, service providers and professionals. c. Communicate effectively in writing and verbally in English. d. Work in a fast‑paced environment and maintain emotional control and professional composure at all times and make decisions based on the needs of the program and service population. e. Maintain computer literacy required to meet the responsibilities of the position. f. Work effectively and without intensive supervision both independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• 5. Demonstrate a working knowledge of all Compass Connections policies and procedures.
• 6. Must complete and sign Operations Policy and Procedure review and certification.
• 7. Must provide current physical‑medical release and provide proof of immunizations, titers, or declinations for the following: a. MMR b. Varicella c. HepB d. HepA e. Tetanus f. PPD g. Meningococcal (preferred)
• 8. Must be able to perform physical activity such as extensive walking, lifting of patients, stretching, and bending.
• 9. Must be able to work in a team environment.
• 10. Must be able to maintain professional people skills, including oral, written, listening, and non‑verbal communication skills.

Compass Connections is committed to following immunization recommendations produced by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC). As such, our company policy requires that all employees must receive an annual Influenza vaccination or obtain an approved exemption as a medical or religious accommodation. This is a condition of employment, and all new hires will be responsible for providing proof.

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If you like to work with people that believe they can make a difference in the world, this is the company for you!

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Guided by care and compassion, Compass Connections has been impacting and meeting the needs of the community’s most vulnerable children and families through residential care, community‑based support, foster care, and adoption services. Leveraging more than a century of collective child welfare experience, Compass Connections, a Texas based non‑profit organization, is a national leader in connecting, strengthening, and transforming families from around the globe.

EEO Statement In accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other applicable federal and state laws (e.g., the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all employees equally regardless of race, religion, national origin, color, sex, or any other classification made unlawful or prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws, such as age, citizenship status, veteran or military status, or disability. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.