Transcriptionist - Medical Group

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At HonorHealth, you’ll find something special. From humble beginnings in 1927 to one of Arizona’s largest nonprofit healthcare systems, our culture is built on warmth and neighborly kindness. Behind every smile is a highly skilled professional with deep expertise and an unwavering dedication to what matters most - caring for the health and well-being of people and communities across the greater Phoenix area.

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JOB SUMMARY

This position performs all clerical and information technology functions for a physician or Advanced Practitioner in a clinic setting. This includes primary responsibility of the operation of the electronic health records and electronic dictation system. Must be able anticipate provider needs to facilitate the flow of patient care and the clinic. Must be discreet, tactful, and compliant in performance of duties so as not to distract medical staff from patient care. Good judgment, organizational ability, initiative, attention to detail, and the ability to be self-motivated are especially important. Responsible for variety of tasks.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Accurately and thoroughly document medical visits and procedures as they are being performed by the physician or advanced practitioner, including but not limited to:
• Patient medical history and physical exam,
• Procedures and treatments performed by healthcare professionals.
• Patient education and explanations of risks and benefits.
• Provider-dictated diagnoses, prescriptions and instructions for patient or family members for self-care and follow-up.
• Prepare referral orders and letters as directed by the provider.
• Dictation/faxing/phone calls and clerical tasks. Prepare orders or referral letters as directed by the provider, via dictation or summary of the medical record. Scribe also ensures that letters are mailed or faxed on a daily basis to all physicians involved in a patient’s care, and with all copies of pertinent reports or tests attached. May be asked to research contact information for referring physicians, coordinate referrals, prepare operative reports, make phone calls, and other clerical tasks as assigned.
• Ensure that all clinical data, lab or other test results, the interpretation of the results by the provider are recorded accurately in the medical record. Alert provider when chart is incomplete. Must comply with specific standards that apply to the style of medical records and to the legal and ethical requirements for preparing medical documents and for keeping patient information confidential.
• Collect, organize and catalog data for quality reporting system and other quality improvement efforts and format for submission. Assist in developing and maintaining systems to track patient follow up and compliance.
• Attend trainings on diverse subjects such as information technology, legal, HIPAA and regulatory compliance, billing and coding. Quickly assimilate new knowledge into processes and procedures. Proofread and edit all the provider’s medical documents for accuracy, spelling, punctuation, and grammar, for final sign off by provider.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma or GED Required
• Other / Certificate Medical Assistant or equivalent Preferred

EXPERIENCE

• 1 year medical office or related experience Required
• 2 years Medical transcription experience. Preferred

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Certification or equivalent certification. Preferred

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