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 advance 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.
The listed minimum pay reflects compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part-time).
Minimum Pay:
$18.57
Position Overview
Minimum Pay: $18.57
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
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
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
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.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- 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
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
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
Offers are contingent upon successful completion of our onboarding process and pre-employment physical. Capital Health will require all applicants to have an annual flu vaccine prior to start date, with the exception of individuals with medical and religious exemptions.
"Company will never ask candidates for social security numbers or date of birth during application phase. If you are asked for this information online, you may be a target for identity theft."
For benefit eligible roles, in addition to cash compensation, we provide a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package, with a variety of physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, robust PTO plan, overtime to eligible roles, and other benefits, including "elective" benefits employees may select to best fit the needs and personal situations of our diverse workforce.
The pay rate 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.
