Medical Transcriptionist

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Language Requirement:

• Full English and Spanish Fluency

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 of 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 the service population and be a liaison between the medical and residential services divisions.
• Maintain electronic medical health care records and the federal Medical Portal.
• Assist in daily MAR audits, ensuring proper documentation. Reporting all medication errors to the RN Manager.
• Compile daily medical lists and distribute to all designated staff. Assist in the 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 of position, remain available for on-call scheduling, and work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed, requested, or deemed appropriate by the Deputy Executive Director, Medical Services and Executive Director.  
• Know, understand, and apply positive behavior management techniques including verbal redirection, de-escalation, 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 protocol,s 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 the required dress code at all times.
• Ensure all referrals and orders initiated by Certified Nurse Practitioners are completed, and specialty appointments are scheduled.
• Attend and participate in all on-site medical appointments in the exam room with Certified Nurse Practitioner (i.e., initial medical exam, sick calls, and follow-up appointments).
• Assist 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:

• Pass a pre-employment drug screen and random drug screens throughout employment.
• Provide proof of work eligibility status upon request.
• Pass a pre-employment and biennial criminal background check.
• 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.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of all Compass Connections policies and procedures.
• Must complete and sign the Operations Policy and Procedure review and certification.
• 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)
• Must be able to perform physical activity such as extensive walking, lifting of patients, stretching, and bending.
• Must be able to work in a team environment.
• 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 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.

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 andproviding 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 regardingcare 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 HealthInformation (PHI) requirements and Compass Connections confidentiality protocol and procedures.8. Adhere to scheduled hours pertaining to position, remain available for on-call scheduling, and workevenings, weekends and holidays as needed, requested, or deemed appropriate by Deputy ExecutiveDirector, 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 andimplement 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 caseof 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 CompassConnections employee handbook including demonstrating respect for agency staff, children, and communitymembers and complying with required dress code at all times.17. Ensure all referrals and orders initiated by Certified Nurse Practitioner are completed and specialtyappointments 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 recordplatforms 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-economiccharacteristics.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 alltimes 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 amultidisciplinary 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 forthe following:a. MMRb. Varicellac. HepBd. HepAe. Tetanusf. PPDg. Meningococcal (preferred)8. Must be able to perform physical activity such as extensive walking, lifting of patients, stretching, andbending.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-verbalcommunication 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 receivean 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.English (United States)

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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.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

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