Blanchard Valley Health System · 23 hours ago
Transcription Secretary (PRN)
Findlay, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expBlanchard Valley Health System is seeking a Transcription Secretary to transcribe medical reports and assist in laboratory communications. The role involves operating transcription machines, managing reports, and ensuring timely communication with physicians and patients.
Health CareHospitalNursing and Residential Care
Responsibilities
Adequately operates transcribing machines. Accurately types from dictation and hand written material. Uses proper spacing on all reports or documents so as to present a professional looking finished product. Uses forms of different styles and with different numbers of copies. Correctly uses word processing software
Properly dispatches reports for signing and insures that all copies are distributed to proper ordering physician location, transmits all requested fax results while monitoring incomplete faxes, call results when requested. Properly disperses mail. Ensures that all reports are typed and dispersed in a timely fashion, regardless of number. Correctly processes pathology reference specimens and reports
Works at a suitable pace with a minimum of errors. Makes good decisions regarding importance of various work projects. Uses systematic approach to all areas of work. Is well organized. Cheerfully and competently takes on laboratory typing. Properly fills in various quality control records in their area to document good patient care by timely reporting
Uses customer’s name and smiles when communicating. Is timely in response to customers’ needs. Communication reflects BVHA script, (please refer to winning phrases in the handbook) and culture of Service Excellence. Practices effective communication skills, i.e. listening, phone skills, etc. and maintains a respectful and courteous attitude on the phone. Shows proper behavior while working with patients, especially outpatients when obtaining necessary information about lab testing. Is friendly and courteous to other professions from physicians to nursing personnel as well as within the laboratory. Is cooperative and will to help other lab staff whenever necessary
Performance reflects relationship to BVHA mission and values. Maintains clean, neat, professional appearance, i.e. wears ID badge, and complies with department dress code. Takes proper care of hair and makeup when applicable to present a pleasant appearance
Shows good judgment in handling phone questions directing them to the proper department or finding answers themselves. Makes good decisions regarding directing pathology or lab requests to proper person and when transferring call, asks permission to leave the call to voice mail if there is no answer. Can determine when a lab test result may be overdue and will make proper queries to determine the reason. Sees that pathology department has necessary supplies. Makes proper use of suggestions and constructive criticisms made by others
Regularly demonstrates thorough knowledge of current job duties. Keeps aware of changes in technology of area. Stays familiar with up-to-date equipment. Attends in-services which apply to the job and is active in laboratory meetings. Is able to maintain organization in a confusing area. Is able to plan the day to insure effective reporting of results. Prioritizes correctly to ensure the quickest response times for the most important areas of the jobs. Is willing to share responsibilities of filling in when necessary
Interacts well with patients. Interacts well with physicians. Cooperates with other professionals both inside and outside the lab. Consistently maintains a cheerful professional manner. Makes suggestions in a positive, tactful manner
This position is classified 'at risk' for possible occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens (HBV, HCV, HIV, etc.). Understands that they must demonstrate knowledge and skills to provide appropriate care relative to the age specific needs of the patient. Understands that they must comply with all organizational and safety policies, practices and procedures of BVHA
Is punctual and is present when scheduled. Adheres to attendance policy – please document absences, occurrences and tardiness
Qualification
Required
High school graduate or GED equivalent, plus one year of college and/or technical-business/medical field. Should include business courses that cover typing, business English, and office procedures, or completion of an approved vocational training program for medical transcribers
On-the-job training in medical terminology, anatomy, and use of reference texts
Adheres to BVHS Standards of Behaviors and BVHS Appearance Policy
Positive service-oriented interpersonal and communication skills required
Individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served on his/her assigned unit/department. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient status. Must be able to interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to their age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the area's policies and procedures
Preferred
Medical transcription experience
An understanding of Medical Coding/Billing practices
Company
Blanchard Valley Health System
Blanchard Valley Health System is a health system that offers a continuum of care as per the needs of the community with quality services.
1001-5000 employees
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