Provider Transcriber

Loma Linda University Health • Loma Linda, CA

2d

About The Position

The Provider Transcriber performs transcription functions by shadowing a Provider and taking real-time notes in the electronic medical record during face-to-face encounters with patients. He or she records the history of present illness, past medical history, past surgical history, family history, social history, review of systems, positive findings from the physical exam, the Provider's impression/assessment and plan/orders, and is accountable for the accurate transcription of medical reports, history & physical, relevant orders, patient instructions, etc. He or she will accurately and thoroughly document in the patient's medical record only information that is verbalized (i.e. word for word) or inferred by the Physician and/or independent licensed practitioners for whom he or she is transcribing. The Provider Transcriber will also assist with the preparation of school/work notes and/or letters to Referring Providers. Performs other duties as needed.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Able to keyboard 50 wpm.
• Able to use a computer, printer, and software programs necessary to the position (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Operate/troubleshoot basic office equipment required for the position.
• Able to work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure; collaborate and accept direction.
• Able to think critically; manage multiple assignments effectively; organize and prioritize workload; work well under pressure; problem solve; recall information with accuracy; pay close attention to detail; work independently with minimal supervision.
• Able to distinguish colors as necessary; hear sufficiently for general conversation in person and on the telephone, and identify and distinguish various sounds associated with the workplace; see adequately to read computer screens, and written documents necessary to the position.

Nice To Haves

• Completed course work in medical terminology, stenographer, secretarial or transcription is preferred.
• Minimum one year of transcription experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs transcription functions by shadowing a Provider and taking real-time notes in the electronic medical record during face-to-face encounters with patients.
• Records the history of present illness, past medical history, past surgical history, family history, social history, review of systems, positive findings from the physical exam, the Provider's impression/assessment and plan/orders
• Accountable for the accurate transcription of medical reports, history & physical, relevant orders, patient instructions, etc.
• Accurately and thoroughly document in the patient's medical record only information that is verbalized (i.e. word for word) or inferred by the Physician and/or independent licensed practitioners for whom he or she is transcribing.
• Assist with the preparation of school/work notes and/or letters to Referring Providers.
• Performs other duties as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED