Medical Secretary

Summary: In compliance with department standards, transcribes (gross, microscopic, autopsy, outside consults) from various recording media and component parts of and for the medical record, as dictated by the physician(s). Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Transcribes all dictated reports in accordance with department standards, priorities and job schedules Completes appropriate routing, handling, and processing off reports in the department in accordance with department policy and procedure. Maintain daily log of transcription activity. Assist physicians in use of Pathology dictation equipment or in problems while dictating. Ability to effectively communicate with medical staff. Must demonstrate caring and courteous attitude towards medical/professional staff and co-workers. Perform other clerical related duties as necessary.

This job has no supervisory responsibilities. Corporate Compliance Accountability: Consistently supports the precepts of Corporate compliance and Principles of Responsibility by maintaining confidentiality, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with integrity, reporting observed fraud and abuse and complying with applicable state, federal and local laws and program policies and procedures. Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies : Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions. Customer Service - In all interactions with patients, members, physicians, staff and visitors, demonstrates service-oriented behaviors that include culturally sensitive good manners, respect, and polite communications. Demonstrates openness to creative and innovative approaches to providing service. Interpersonal Skills - Maintains confidentiality; treats co-workers, patients, and facility visitors with respect. Oral Communication - Listens and gets clarification to ensure that instructions and requests are fully understood. Written Communication - Interprets written information. Teamwork - Contributes to building a positive team spirit; balances team and individual responsibilities.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the incumbent is regularly required to sit, twist at neck ,fine finger manipulation (typing) and simple grasping (computer mouse). The incumbent is occasionally required to stand, walk, bend at the neck. The incumbent will occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an incumbent encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Works in high volume pathology laboratory providing ongoing transcription support. While performing the duties of this Job, the incumbent may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, sharps and biological hazards. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Grade 525