Job Category: Revenue Cycle ManagementDegree Level: High School Diploma/GEDJob Description:Who We Are:People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. North Alabama Medical Center is a 263-bed facility offering the community's only open-heart surgery site, a complete line of women's and children's services and a complete line of medical and imaging services. We are a Certified Chest Pain center and recognized as a Primary Stroke Center of Excellence by the American Heart/American Stroke Association. North Alabama Medical Center's 24-hour emergency department serves as the primary referral center for major trauma cases in Northwest Alabama.Where We Are:No matter what type of things you're interested in, we have things of interest for you. Florence is a vibrant area with walkable streets and plenty of inspiring things to do. Spend your days getting to know the local community by exploring our shops, restaurants, and historical attractions.Why Choose Us:
Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
Competitive Paid Time Off
Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
Discounted membership rates at local fitness centers
Continuing education opportunities
And much more…
Position Summary:The Transcriptionist is responsible for accurately and efficiently transcribing all dictated material, in the timeliest manner possible. He / She is responsible for accurately completing all document information screens to ensure proper routing, charting, and distribution of reports. The employee shall possess the ability to operate equipment used in the performance of medical transcription, to ensure minimal downtime. The employee will present a pleasing and helpful manner to patients, physicians, members of the Health Information Management Department, and all other medical and administrative personnel. The employee shall exhibit a courteous behavior when dealing with the public and outside related agencies. The employee shall follow the established policies and procedures of the hospital and the department. He / She shall report and contribute to the departmental objectives. Additional responsibilities include:Transcribes a minimum of 150 lines per hour meets standard. Line count is calculated using 65 characters per line, currently the national norm.Provides a 24-hour turn-around time for dictated EKG, EEG, Radiology Reports, and History and Physicals.Maintains 98% accuracy or above according to the established guidelines defined by Quality Assurance as documented in the Quality Review reports.Maintains less than two (2) documents per month returned for revision due to transcription's error. (Spelling, worktype selection, requisition number not selected, wrong visit selected, etc.).Assigns, finishes, and unassigns work according to established procedures.No substantiated incident of returning reports to pool due to receipt of a difficult dictator, coworkers complaint, or identified issue from quality review report.Accurately completes document information screens according to departmental procedure; validating accuracy by reviewing field description listed on screen.Notifies management staff of any equipment problems.Minimum Qualifications:High School Diploma or equivalent or vocational education. Successful completion of medical terminology course required.Minimum work Experience: It is preferred that the employee have two (2) years experience in a Health Information Transcription section of a hospital;Required Skills: Employee must possess attention to detail skills and verbal ability and have high numerical, form perception, clerical perception, and finger / manual dexterity.EEOC Statement:North Alabama Medical Center is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.About Us: Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.About the Team: We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.
