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Compass Connections

Care and support for children and families

Medical Transcriptionist

Full-Time
$22.62/hr
Mid
Bachelor's
San Antonio, TX, USA
In Person
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryClinical Support & Patient Administration
No H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • Fluency in English and Spanish is required.
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • A current Basic Life Support certification, First Aid certification, and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certification are required.
  • Two years of professional administrative work experience in a health care setting are required, including medical scribe or health care documentation specialist experience and Spanish-English transcription of medical documentation.
  • Pass a pre-employment drug screen and random drug screens throughout employment.
  • Provide proof of work eligibility status upon request.
  • Pass pre-employment and biennial criminal background checks.
  • Respond sensitively and competently to the service population's cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.
  • Work collaboratively with staff members, service providers, and professionals.
  • Communicate effectively in writing and verbally in English.
  • Work in a fast-paced environment, maintain emotional control and professional composure, and make decisions based on program and service population needs.
  • Maintain the computer literacy required to perform the position's responsibilities.
  • Work effectively without intensive supervision and as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
  • Demonstrate working knowledge of Compass Connections policies and procedures.
  • Complete and sign the Operations Policy and Procedure review and certification.
  • Provide a current physical-medical release and proof of required immunizations, titers, or declinations for MMR, varicella, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis A, tetanus, and PPD.
  • Perform physical activity including extensive walking, lifting patients, stretching, and bending.
  • Maintain professional oral, written, listening, and non-verbal communication skills.
  • Receive an annual influenza vaccination or obtain an approved medical or religious exemption as a condition of employment.
Responsibilities
  • Meet and maintain all applicable federal and state regulatory guidelines and standards.
  • Communicate with the Certified Nurse Practitioner, RN Manager, and other medical staff regarding care for the service population, and act as a liaison between the medical and residential services divisions.
  • Maintain electronic medical health care records and the federal Medical Portal.
  • Assist with daily medication administration record audits and report medication errors to the RN Manager.
  • Compile daily medical lists and distribute them to designated staff.
  • Assist with the medical intake process in collaboration with medical staff.
  • Maintain confidentiality of health care records and information in accordance with HIPAA, Protected Health Information requirements, and Compass Connections protocols.
  • Remain available for on-call scheduling and work evenings, weekends, and holidays when required.
  • Apply positive behavior management techniques, including verbal redirection, de-escalation, and containment.
  • Recognize signs of abuse, neglect, exploitation, and sexually provocative behavior, and implement professional response, reporting, and documentation procedures.
  • Interact with children compassionately and professionally while minimizing cultural misinterpretations.
  • Participate in scheduled meetings, team decisions, and operations.
  • Plan, organize, and prioritize daily work using sound judgment.
  • Implement safety protocols, including evacuating with children and staff during emergencies.
  • Maintain confidentiality in all areas of the service population and program operations.
  • Follow Compass Connections' professional and ethical standards, including respect for agency staff, children, and community members and compliance with the required dress code.
  • Ensure referrals and orders initiated by the Certified Nurse Practitioner are completed and specialty appointments are scheduled.
  • Attend on-site medical appointments in the exam room with the Certified Nurse Practitioner, including initial medical exams, sick calls, and follow-up appointments.
  • Assist the Certified Nurse Practitioner with translation of verbally reported medical history, history of present illness, and signs and symptoms.
  • Transcribe written documentation for the Certified Nurse Practitioner into applicable electronic medical record platforms in compliance with federal and licensing standards.
  • Perform administrative duties for the clinic or designated sites in accordance with Compass Connections policies and procedures.
  • Administer and execute assigned medical services as prescribed by an advanced practice provider or physician, including medication administration and well-child and sick-child visits.
  • Complete accurate documentation of activities in accordance with agency policies, procedures, contracts, regulatory requirements, standards, and program timelines.
  • Meet deadlines required by the program and federal partners.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
  • A degree in Community Health or an equivalent degree in Medical Services is preferred.
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification is preferred.
  • Meningococcal immunization is preferred.

About the company

Compass Connections is a nonprofit provider of community-based services for children, young people, and families. Programs include foster care, residential care, family preservation, behavioral health, and support for unaccompanied children. Teams work with public agencies and caregivers to provide safe, stable, and individualized services. Compass works in child welfare and human services, responding to safety, trauma, development, family relationships, and regulatory requirements through residential settings, foster networks, community programs, and public-agency partnerships.

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