Healthcare Documentation Associate

About the position: As the Healthcare Documentation Associate, you will enter case data from provided medical records and requisition forms into Laboratory Information System (LIS). You will interpret and edit transcribed dictations by physicians to document patient care. This position also involves researching questions related to patient care documents to ensure accurate documentation.

The work involved in this role will initially be at an entry-level capacity but will gradually increase in complexity and scope as the employee gains a deeper understanding of the role and demonstrates proficiency in producing reports while meeting the quality and production expectations set by the department. After six months of employment, and upon meeting all competency requirements, eligible employees will have the opportunity to progress into the role of HDP I within our organization.

What you'll do: 

• Complete case paperwork on patients, i.e. demographics, billing information, physicians of record 
• Accession cases into pathology software 
• Provide information relating to the medical files to physician 
• Prepare medical report/legal document using pathology software and apply knowledge of medical terminology.
• Employ listening skills to decipher digital dictation files. 
• Recognizing discrepancies and inaccuracies in the text derived from the speech recognition tool
• Edit, revise, and clarify without altering meaning and style 
• Correct spelling and medical terminology errors by using dictionary, spell check, and/or medical references
• Maintain patient confidentiality and protect operations by keeping information confidential according to the privacy rules established by the federal government (HIPAA) 
• Store completed documents/files per office procedure 
• Regular and reliable attendance 
• Other duties as assigned 

You should have: 

Education:          High School Diploma or GED

Experience:         Two years related office experience or equivalent education and experience preferred   

Computer Skills: Strong Computer skills required; Proficient in MS Office and Excel

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm. This position is onsite at the main office in Little Rock, Arkansas with the potential for remote work after training. Occasional travel to the office for in-person meetings.