KCPC Transcriptionist

Seven Counties Services•La Grange, KY

About The Position

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Listen to the recorded dictation of a doctor or other healthcare professional Transcribe and interpret the dictation into diagnostic test results, operative reports, referral letters, and other documents Translate medical abbreviations and jargon into the appropriate long form Identify inconsistencies, errors, and missing information within a report that could compromise patient care Follow up with the healthcare provider to ensure the accuracy of the reports Submit health records for physicians to approve Follow patient confidentiality guidelines and legal documentation requirements Enter medical reports into electronic health records systems Perform quality improvement audits Follows all SCS policies and procedures. Completes all mandatory training within prescribed timeframes. Send pre-trial reports to court and attorneys Other duties as assigned by supervisor EDUCATION A 1-year certificate program or 2-year Associate’s degree which includes coursework in anatomy, medical terminology, risk management, legal issues relating to healthcare documentation, and English grammar and punctuation is preferred. EXPERIENCE At least one year of experience as a transcriptionist. Experience in health care preferred but not required. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Position has no unusual physical demands. Position requires lifting of ten pounds maximum with occasional lifting of ledgers or computer runs. Position may occasionally require walking or standing, stooping or bending. Occasional minor discomforts from continual exposure to video display terminal. Time Type: Full time Seven Counties is the provider of choice for mental and behavior health services in and around the Louisville Metro. Over 1,400 employees work in 25+ locations throughout Bullitt, Henry, Jefferson, Oldham, Shelby, Spencer and Trimble counties; making sure that the 31,000 people we serve annually have the best chance of living their best lives. At Seven Counties, we give our staff the opportunity to do what they do best with continued training, effective mentoring and competitive salaries and benefits. In an effort to protect our employees, clients and community, we require the COVID and Influenza vaccinations for all employees.

Requirements

At least one year of experience as a transcriptionist.

Nice To Haves

A 1-year certificate program or 2-year Associate’s degree which includes coursework in anatomy, medical terminology, risk management, legal issues relating to healthcare documentation, and English grammar and punctuation is preferred.
Experience in health care preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Listen to the recorded dictation of a doctor or other healthcare professional
Transcribe and interpret the dictation into diagnostic test results, operative reports, referral letters, and other documents
Translate medical abbreviations and jargon into the appropriate long form
Identify inconsistencies, errors, and missing information within a report that could compromise patient care
Follow up with the healthcare provider to ensure the accuracy of the reports
Submit health records for physicians to approve
Follow patient confidentiality guidelines and legal documentation requirements
Enter medical reports into electronic health records systems
Perform quality improvement audits
Follows all SCS policies and procedures.
Completes all mandatory training within prescribed timeframes.
Send pre-trial reports to court and attorneys
Other duties as assigned by supervisor