Medical Scribe/ Medical Assistant - Pediatrix

Overview:

 

 

The Medical Scribe 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.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.
• One to three years related experience and/or training.
• Maternal Fetal Medicine Office Experience is preferred.

Education Level: Diploma from an accredited program for Medical Assistants required.  MA certification required; if not currently certified, certification must be obtained within 6 months to 1 year dependent on state requirements.

 

Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience will be considered.

Benefits and Compensation:

Benefits for Full Time employees and qualified dependents: 

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Progyny Fertility Benefits
• Teladoc Health and Second Opinion Services
• 401(K) Thrift Program & Sharing Plan**
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) – 15% discount*
• Basic Employee; Spouse; Child Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Employee Optional Life and AD&D
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Pre-Tax Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Employee and Dependent Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Parental Leave Benefit
• Sick Pay Bank
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Group Aflac Policies
• Identity Theft Protection
• Employee Charitable Fund
• Care.com
• Continuing Education Assistance
• Various Discount Programs

*Part Time Regular employee classifications also receive this benefit

**Available to part-time regular and part-time casual employees aged 21 and over

 

The expected pay for the position ranges from $18.51 - $31.97 per hour.  The actual pay range will be computed based on years of relevant experience.

About Us:

 

Pediatrix Medical Group is one of the nation’s leading providers of highly specialized health care for women, babies and children. Since 1979, Pediatrix has grown from a single neonatology practice to a national, multispecialty medical group. Pediatrix-affiliated clinicians are committed to providing coordinated, compassionate and clinically excellent services to women, babies and children across the continuum of care, both in hospital settings and office-based practices. The group’s high-quality, evidence-based care is bolstered by significant investments in research, education, quality-improvement and safety initiatives. 

 

Please Note: Fraudulent job postings/job scams are becoming increasingly common. All genuine Pediatrix job postings can be found through the Pediatrix Careers site: www.pediatrix.com/careers.

Pediatrix 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.