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Compensation
$14.30/hr.
TEMPORARY additional differential of $4/hr. for all hours worked.
* Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.
Position Summary and Responsibilities
Position Summary:
The purpose of this position is to facilitate patient care by assisting the attending physician with documentation completion. The person in this position will enter information into the electronic medical record (EMR) at the direction of a physician during the patient / doctor meeting, facilitating physician signature on documentation by the end of the session. They do not act independently, but rather, they document the previously determined physician's dictation and/or activities. They assist in navigating the EMR and in locating information for physician review. They will assist the physician with prioritization and scheduling to meet all documentation deadlines.
Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:
Transcription/Typing Duties
- Accompanies the physician into the exam room, receives side-by-side dictation from physician at point of care, finalizes documentation, and facilitates physician’s authentication prior to leaving the patient care area.
- Transcribes side-by-side dictation from physician into the appropriate format into Patient Information Module referencing knowledge of medical terminology, medication, LSH specific program terminology, and medical necessity criteria.
- Prompts Medical Staff for appropriate documentation content to achieve a complete, timely, and accurate record of the patient’s stay.
- Proofreads document using knowledge of medical terminology, medication names and dosages to ensure that the document is accurate and shows appropriate picture regarding the status of the patient during their hospitalization.
- Complies with strict deadlines for completion of documentation.
Scheduling Duties
- Manages scheduling and prioritizes physician’s time.
- Locates patient medical record documentation for review for physician, such as progress notes, consultation reports, test results, laboratory results, etc.
- Keeps an accurate log of dictation received and completed.
Other Duties
- Has knowledge of confidentiality guidelines and HIPAA, HITECH, and patient rights standards.
- Types other items on request by supervisor.
- Completes special projects as delegated by supervisor.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Six months of Medical Transcription and/or Medical Terminology experience (must be within past 6 years) or certification, education, or degree in Medical Transcription.
Preferred Qualifications:
Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements:
- Ability to pass a KBI background and pre-employment drug test.
Recruiter Contact Information
- Name: Mitchell Smith
- Email: mitchell.smith [at] ks.gov
- Phone: 620.285.4383
- Mailing Address: 1301 KS Hwy 264, Larned, KS 67550