FITZGIBBON HOSPITAL JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Transcription Liaison/ROI

Job Code: 300

Effective Date:

This position reports to: Health Information Manager

Department:  Health Information

Entity: Fitzgibbon Hospital

Job Grade:

Position Purpose: Responsible for the accuracy and timeliness of filing all reports. Coordinates the release of medical information to all requestors.  Monitors outsourced transcribed reports for completeness and accuracy.  All other duties as outlined in the position description.

Principle Accountabilities and Essential Duties of the Job

 

  • Responsible for working the pending report log and missing Radiology report log daily

and timely.  Work with transcription outsourcing company to expedite timely report

distribution.  Works with departments and medical staff to assist in area.

 

  • Responsible for coordinating the release of medical information through Smart

Document Solutions to all requestors, including patients, physicians, other health

care providers, insurance companies, and lawyers, in accordance with hospital policy

and state and federal law.  Also responsible for the processing of subpoenas and

court orders. Notification of Risk Manager and DHIM as appropriate.

 

  • Receives, sorts and delivers all department mail to appropriate personnel.  Refers

mail to other departments.

 

  • Completes the data entry of all requests for information that are received and

completed.

 

  • Verifies authorization in accordance with hospital policy and state and federal laws.

 

  • Responsible for upholding security and confidentiality regulations for record access

and review.

 

  • Responsible for instructing hospital personnel, patients and other health care

providers of the policies and procedures for release of medical information,

including review and return of record(s).

 

  • Responsible for the accuracy and timeliness of all reports of transcription as

needed for assistance and correction.

 

  • Responsible for accuracy and timeliness of filing reports as needed.

 

  • Receives all calls to the department and routes them appropriately.  Courteously

answers the telephone and takes accurate messages.

 

  • Pulls records upon request for ancillary departments.

 

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

 

  • Assures adequate inventory of supplies to support HIM functions, those ordered

internal as well as those provided externally.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

% of Time

75%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

 

 

 

Safety

 

·         Identifies and resolves safety issues; actively identifies and takes appropriate precautions following safety standards in the workplace for self and customers.

 

·         Can identify the appropriate situation requiring personal protective equipment (PPE).

 

·         Adheres to the employee safety plan and supports the effort to provide a safe environment for patients and staff.

 

·         Follows the infection control plan specifically in the areas of: disposal of infectious waste; reporting of infections; needle sticks; blood/mucous membrane exposure; disinfection techniques.

 

·         Demonstrates understanding of Life Safety, Equipment Management, Disaster Preparedness, Security, Hazardous Materials and Utilities.

 

Customer Service

 

·         Exhibits customer-focused behaviors which are consistent with the mission, vision, value statements and the Patient’s Bill of Rights.

 

·         Demonstrates belief that there is nothing of greater value than our customers by consistently ensuring high value of services with good outcomes and high customer satisfaction.  Ensures mature, ethical, and professional behavior by respecting rights and opinions of others.

 

·         Responds promptly to customer concerns and complaints; demonstrates proper telephone etiquette; uses tact, sensitivity and sound judgment when relating with patients, care givers, significant others, staff and other customers.

 

·         Recognizes customer dissatisfaction manages concerns quickly or contacts the appropriate individual for follow-up.

 

·         Accepts assignments in a positive manner; anticipates change with enthusiasm and well

thought-out opportunities for change; is a role model and mentor in the change process.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

% of Time

5%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

% of Time

20%

 


 

 

Job Complexity: *            Level 1                Level 2          X      Level 3               Level 4               Level 5

 

Impact of Decision-making Errors:  *             Level 1          X       Level 2              Level 3            Level 4

 

Position in the Organization:  *          Staff       X    Clerical           Analyst           Coordinator           Lead

           Specialist          Supervisor           Manager           Director           VP/Executive

 

Age Category of Patient Served:  Check all age categories of patients served. (Required by JCAHO for patient care givers)  

                 ____     N/A       X   < 1 year      X    1-11      X    12-18      X   19-50      X    51-64      X    65 and over

 

Exposure to blood/body fluid:  (Required by OSHA)           Yes        X      No

 

Education and Experience:  Check the minimum requirements for education and experience.  The education or experience preferred may be listed on the line provided:

Education:

         Basic skill set

__X__ High School or equivalent (GED)

_X__ High School plus specialized  training

          (minimum of 6 months to 2 years)

         Associate degree

         Diploma in Nursing or

        Bachelor's degree in

        Master's degree  ________

         Ph.D.

         M.D.

 

          Certification/Licensure Required for Job:

                       

Experience:  (Check Appropriate Lines)

Technical Field                                            Supervision

___No experience                                        _X    0 - 2 years

____3 months-1 year                                           3 - 4 years

    X_   1-3 yrs                                                     5 - 7 years

____3 - 5 years                                                    8 -10 years

        > 5 years                                                       > 10 years

Preferred:  Health Information experience, 1-2 years in hospital medical records transcription.

 

Other knowledge, skills, abilities required:

·         One year's experience in general office practice

·         Familiar with computerized data retrieval systems

·         Able to interact with public and staff in a professional manner

·         Typing, computer and telephone skills

·         Medical terminology; anatomy & physiology

·         Type 60 wpm

·          Word processing system experience

Physical Activity: (Check all that apply)

 

 

N/A

0 -- 25%

26 – 75%

76 – 100%

Avg. lbs.

Lift/Carry

 

X

 

 

25-30  lbs.

Push/Pull

 

X

 

 

30-35 lbs.

Reach Overhead

 

X

 

 

 

Climb

 

X

 

 

 

Squat/Bend/Kneel

 

X

 

 

 

Sit

 

 

X

 

 

Stand

 

X

 

 

 

Walk/Move about

 

X

 

 

 

Working Conditions:  (Check all the boxes that describe the environment.)

 

   x   Temperature:  Heated and air conditioned.

 

   x   Noise: Normal Office Noise.

 

   X   Chemicals or hazardous material/waste handled or present: Chemicals specific to assigned unit.  See department specific MSDS Manual.                      

 

Tools Used:  

 

Equipment used: Computer, copier, fax machine, microfilm reader/printers, canofile, printer, telephone, mobile file unit, dictation system, Meditech transcription module. 

 

 

 


 

JOB COMPLEXITY:

Level 1:  Simple rules and detailed procedures exist.  Use equipment requiring few decisions and minor training.  Procedures can be learned with brief on-the-job training.

Level 2:  Rules exist for repetitive or routine duties performed under standard procedures.  Some minor decisions are made and some latitude exists to adapt to changing work conditions.  Can be learned with on-the-job training lasting from several weeks to nine months.

Level 3:  Plans and performs a variety of duties requiring knowledge of a particular field and applies principles to analyze facts or conditions regarding problems or transactions.  Require 9 months to 2 years' on-the-job training.  May do some basic lead functions over a work group with complexity level of "1" or "2."

Level 4:  Uses broad knowledge of practices and procedures in a technical, clinical or professional field to handle complex assignments.  Usually requires 2 or more years' on-the-job training.  May be a lead worker over a work group with a complexity level of "1" to "3."

Level 5:  Uses broad knowledge of practices and procedures and has latitude to consider which among many procedures to use and in what sequence.  Generally involves education beyond high school.  May be a member of management.

 

 

IMPACT OF DECISION-MAKING ERRORS:

Level 1:  Decision-making errors are usually found before completion of the incumbent's work process through normal review.  Errors have a very limited impact on productivity, service and/or quality beyond the incumbent's job.  Decision-making errors are generally confined to a department or function.

Level 2:  Decision-making errors are found after the fact and have a moderate impact on productivity, service and/or quality beyond the incumbent's job.  Decision-making errors are generally confined to department or function.

Level 3:  Decision-making errors are found after the fact and have a moderate impact on productivity, service and/or quality within the hospital.  External relationships may be affected.

Level 4:  Decision-making errors are hard to find and may result in considerable waste of resources or significantly affect operational efficiency, productivity, service and/or quality within the hospital.  External relationships may be affected.

 

POSITION IN THE ORGANIZATION:

Staff:  Non-management position that does not fit any of the other categories.

Clerical:  Compiles records, communicates, schedules, computes, organizes or files data with or without machine aid.

Analyst:  Analyzes and studies management and operational problems.  Develop models or solutions by computer or other means, including data analysis and conducting research to test possible solution.

Coordinator:  Responsibility for program or processes in or between departments as a coordinator or liaison.

Lead:  Functions with direct, limited authority to assign and check work, train and answer questions, schedule work for a minimum of four or more employees.

Specialist:  Specializes in a field or program and functions independently as a resource within or to various departments.

Manager:  Individual who manages an entire function and supervises people.

Director:  Directs two or more functions or a function which is significant in complexity and scope as determined by senior management and Human Resources.  Most Director-level positions will be department heads.


 

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

 

I have read this job description and fully understand the requirements set forth therein.  I hereby accept the position of Transcription Liaison/ROI and agree to perform the identified essential functions in a safe manner and in accordance with the facility’s established procedures.  I understand that as a result of my employment, I may be exposed to blood, body fluids, infectious diseases, air contaminants, and hazardous chemicals and that the facility will provide me instructions on how to prevent and control such exposures.  I further understand that I may also be exposed to the hepatitis B Virus and that the facility will make available to me, free of charge, the Hepatitis B Immunization.

 

I understand that my employment is at-will, and thereby understand that my employment may be terminated at-will either by the facility or myself, and that such termination can be made with or without notice.

 

 

            Signature:_________________________________________          Date:_____________

                                        Transcription Liaison/ROI

 

 

            Signature:_________________________________________          Date:_____________

                                       Human Resources Professional