What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transcription Associate - Pathology position at Baxter Health?
SUMMARY:
Under the leadership of the Laboratory Director & Coordinator, ensure that all activities & assets of assigned section(s) are effectively managed in order to achieve departmental & organizational goals. This includes supervision of personnel performing those activities & charge capture/ compliance duties.
Responsible for procedures on various patient specimens giving careful attention to safety, quality assurance & regulatory guidelines including documentation of results. Work closely with LIS Administrator for data management; assist Director & Coordinator with QA, PI, regulatory & other duties necessary for the smooth operation of the department.
BRMC COMPLIANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
Understands and adheres to BRMC’s standards as they appear in BRMC's intranet Lippincott Library.
Required to work with the director of education, regularly to carryout, initiate and/or implement best practices for the BRMC Education Department.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education: High school diploma or equivalent with sufficient science classes to meet CAP/CLIA requirements
Experience: 12 months on the job experience without attending a program or having a qualified certification
Certifications: None required, see preferred education for more information
Other: Specialized schooling and/or on the job education in a specific skill area; E.G., clerical/administrative
Preferred Education: Any certification useful to the job to include Transcription and/or Healthcare Coding
Primary Source Verification:
Original Transcripts or High School diploma
Safety Sensitive Designation:
This position is deemed safety sensitive in accordance with Arkansas Act 593 governing Medical Marijuana.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without an accommodation. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to perform the following: Must have the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, to solve problems and make decisions. Spend 8 hours or more in and out of the lab running the hospital floors collecting patient samples or in front of computer, monitor or similar screen utilizing keyboard and/or mouse, daily. Ability to stand/walk, bend/stoop/twist, and occasionally lift up to 20lbs. Spends eight hours or more off and on in front of computer, monitor or similar screen utilizing keyboard and/or mouse. Must have a keen sense of hearing and visual acuity. Must be able to handle critical and highly stressful situations with efficiency and composure. Must be able to respond and handle critical, highly stressful situations including providing CPR and code related Lab functions.
Work Environment:
Laboratory department or clinic setting, within a hospital environment
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is a position in a hospital setting which is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Hospital floor lab staff: Shifts can vary from 8 hr., 10 hr., or 12 hr. shifts depending on days, evenings, nights, or weekend staffing
Office staff: 5 days a week, Monday – Friday, 8 hour shifts
