Medical Transcription Quality Assurance Specialist

November 27

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Description

• The Medical Transcription Quality Assurance (QA) Specialist is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, consistency, and quality of transcribed medical documents. • This role involves reviewing and editing transcriptions, maintaining compliance with industry standards and regulations, and providing feedback to transcriptionists to support continuous improvement. • Daily review of the transcribed report(s) for completeness, correctness. • Correct or fill in any blanks as necessary. • Push to Scanning for indexing to patient’s EMR. • Periodic review of provider’s transcribed reports against actual dictation, applying industry-specific standards provided by current resources and references. • Through a standard random selection process, select randomly transcribed or edited reports for review. • Provide timely and consistent feedback to the lead and/or manager in order to eliminate repetition of errors, build skills, and mentor the medical transcriptionist/editor. • Recognize, interpret, and evaluate inconsistencies, discrepancies, and inaccuracies in the medical dictation, and appropriately correct, clarify and/or report them as required. • Direct efforts toward quality documentation, including providing input regarding procedures, training, and resources for team members. • Establish policies and procedures that contribute to the efficiency of the transcription department.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required. • Medical terminology required • Medical Transcription Certification preferred but not required • Medical transcription education or qualifying degree/experience preferred. • One year previous experience as a transcriptionist in the medical field required • Orthopedic experience preferred. • Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel • Advanced knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, disease process, signs and systems, medications, and laboratory values. • In-depth knowledge of medical transcription guidelines (The AAMT Book of Style for Medical Transcription) and practices. • Excellent written and oral communication skills, including grammar, punctuation, and style, in order to provide consistent quality feedback to the lead and manager as requested. • Excellent acoustical skills. • Demonstrate an understanding of the medico legal implications and risk management responsibilities of the healthcare record, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal rules and regulations. • Ability to understand diverse accents, dialects, and varying dictation styles. • Proficient in referencing, researching, reporting, tracking, and monitoring. • Ability to multi-task with multiple priorities and time frames. • Ability to work independently with minimal or no supervision. • Ability to operate computer, multiple software applications, transcription equipment, and other equipment necessary, including the ability to accept voice/text files in multiple formats and word processing software. • Organizational skills for file management. • Mathematical skills, including calculations and statistics.

Benefits

• Center of Excellence: Physician-owned orthopedic clinic and surgery center dedicated to providing exceptional medical care to the people of central Iowa. • Cutting-Edge Environment: Work in a state-of-the-art facility that embraces the latest advancements in medical technology. • Team Atmosphere: Join a collaborative team that supports one another and is committed to enhancing patient care. • Professional Growth: Benefit from opportunities for career advancement and continuous learning. • Join our team and be a part of our commitment to delivering gold-standard healthcare!