Transcriptionist - Medical Records

Paradise Valley Hospital • National City, CA

14h • $21

About The Position

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Paradise Valley Hospital, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference. Paradise Valley Hospital is the South Bay’s oldest hospital, the second oldest hospital in all of San Diego County, and the largest employer in National City. For more than 100 years, Paradise Valley Hospital has served San Diego faithfully, proud of our heritage and providing numerous programs and services to meet the changing needs of our community. Our 291-bed, acute care hospital featuresthe San Diego Spine & Joint Center, a highly credentialed acute rehabilitation center, our Paradise Health & Senior Center, a fully equipped and modern cardiac catheterization lab, and comprehensive inpatient and outpatient surgical services, and 24-hour emergency services. In addition to our healthcare services, we offer comprehensive behavioral health services on the hospital campus and Bayview campus in Chula Vista. Services include psychiatric continuum of care for adult patients, inpatient services, and intensive outpatient services. Learn more at https://www.paradisevalleyhospital.net/.
The HIM Transcriptionist serves as the primary contact and representative for the HIM Department in all matters concerning Transcription. With an understanding of the scope of services for the HIM Department as well as Transcription, assists the Director in accomplishing the goals pertinent to transcription of reports. Is knowledgeable in the specific functions relating to dictation and transcription. Is an expert in ability to transcribe and to understand the operation of all transcription-related equipment and programs used by the Hospital. Serves as a resource for co-workers and various department of the Hospital, especially those departments that use transcription services on a routine basis. The Lead is responsible for planning, with vendors, transcription services, physicians and their office staff, co-workers, and hospital-wide staff team members, while maintaining standards of professional service. Reports all issues to the Director promptly and is able to analyze, correct and recommend solutions to problems involving transcription. Performs administrative duties (may interview, evaluate performance, participate in employee counseling and advises Director of any employee issue) and compiles data (Performance Improvement and turnarounds) for reporting to the Director.

Requirements

• Minimum one year supervisory experience or two years experience in an acute care HIM setting required.
• Knowledge of the State and federal regulatory requirements for medical staff documentation
• Two (2) to Five (5) years actual transcription experience in an acute care setting
• Certified Medical Transcriptionist or pending certification. Experience may be considered
• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, pharmacology
• Extensive knowledge of computer programs specific to transcription including Word.

Responsibilities

• The HIM Transcriptionist serves as the primary contact and representative for the HIM Department in all matters concerning Transcription.
• Assists the Director in accomplishing the goals pertinent to transcription of reports.
• Is knowledgeable in the specific functions relating to dictation and transcription.
• Is an expert in ability to transcribe and to understand the operation of all transcription-related equipment and programs used by the Hospital.
• Serves as a resource for co-workers and various department of the Hospital, especially those departments that use transcription services on a routine basis.
• The Lead is responsible for planning, with vendors, transcription services, physicians and their office staff, co-workers, and hospital-wide staff team members, while maintaining standards of professional service.
• Reports all issues to the Director promptly and is able to analyze, correct and recommend solutions to problems involving transcription.
• Performs administrative duties (may interview, evaluate performance, participate in employee counseling and advises Director of any employee issue) and compiles data (Performance Improvement and turnarounds) for reporting to the Director.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees