What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transcriptionist-OB/GYN position at Mednax?
Overview**
The Medical Transcriptionist transcribes correspondence and reports as dictated by the healthcare providers, genetic counselors and Practice Management as well as provides other clerical support.
Responsibilities
- Types medical dictation of discharge summaries, operative reports, referral letters, history and physical, special procedures, follow up clinic notes and other reports from dictating equipment or written draft.
- Prepares typed departmental reports, presentations, information sheets, and other written materials as directed.
- Ensures 24 hour turn around time for all transcriptions.
- Maintains list of patient reports and records needed for forwarding to referring physicians’ correspondence.
- Mails, e-mails, picks up and delivers dictated reports as indicated.
- Maintains appropriate files of all correspondence, records, and reports transcribed.
- Maintains updated files of referring physicians to include addresses, telephone numbers, fax numbers, misc. numbers and information.
- Maintains patient confidentiality.
- Prepares and maintains a variety of confidential records and files.
- Maintains proper operation of transcription equipment.
- Performs various clerical and reception tasks, as assigned.
- Communicates effectively and courteously with and demonstrates a caring attitude toward patients and their families.
- Treats all patients and their families with dignity and respect.
- Acts in a non-directive, non-judgmental manner, recognizing an individual’s religious, ethical, and moral opinions and beliefs.
- Brings new ideas, positive attitude and lots of energy.
- Maintains strict confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations and Company policy.
- Presents a positive, professional appearance and convey a professional demeanor in the performance of assigned duties.
- Responsible for following all facility, organization and department precautions and procedures in the performance of all job duties to ensure a safe work environment for self and others.
- Completes compliance requirements as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned or requested.
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Effective November 1st*, 2021 MEDNAX will require all employees and new hires to be vaccinated against COVID-19, unless they qualify for an approved medical and/or religious exemption.*
Qualifications
Education Level: High school diploma or GED.
Experience Years: One to three years related experience and/or training.
Experience Industry: Healthcare
Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience will be considered.
About Us
Mednax, Inc. and its affiliated practices operating as Pediatrix® Medical Group (Pediatrix) are one of the nation’s leading providers of highly specialized health care for women, babies and children. Since 1979, Pediatrix-affiliated clinicians have been committed to providing coordinated, compassionate and clinically excellent services across the continuum of care, both in hospital settings and office-based practices. Specialties including obstetrics, maternal-fetal medicine, and neonatology are complemented by 18 pediatric subspecialties and a newly expanded area of primary and urgent care clinics. The group’s high-quality, evidence-based care is bolstered by investments in research, education, quality-improvement and safety initiatives.
Today through almost 8,000 employees in 38 states, dedicated teams including physicians, Advanced Practice Providers, clinical leaders, business and operational experts work together every day to fulfill our mission to take great care of the patient®. We invite you to join the Pediatrix family and help shape the future of health care.
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*MEDNAX is an Equal Opportunity Employer.* All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
Job Type: Full-time