Medical Transcriptionist

About This Role

This role involves providing medical transcription services and administrative support within a healthcare setting, focusing on the care of children in emergency shelter and group home placements. The Medical Transcriptionist will ensure accurate documentation, effective communication between medical and residential services, and strict adherence to confidentiality protocols.

Responsibilities

• 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 service population
• Act as a liaison between the medical and residential services divisions
• Maintain electronic medical health care records and federal Medical Portal
• Assist in daily MAR audits, ensuring proper documentation
• Report all medication errors to RN Manager
• Compile daily medical lists and distribute to all designated staff
• Assist in 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 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
• Know, understand, and apply positive behavior management techniques including verbal redirection, deescalation, 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 protocols 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 required dress code at all times
• Ensure all referrals and orders initiated by Certified Nurse Practitioner are completed and specialty appointments are scheduled
• 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)