Medical Records Transcription Supervisor supervises daily activities of the medical transcription department to optimize productivity. Assigns, schedules and oversees the work of the transcription area of the department. Being a Medical Records Transcription Supervisor ensures that physician's dictations are completed correctly and promptly. May perform transcriptions as needed. Additionally, Medical Records Transcription Supervisor may require an associate degree or its equivalent. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. May require Certified Medical Transcriptionist (CMT). The Medical Records Transcription Supervisor supervises a group of primarily para-professional level staffs. May also be a level above a supervisor within high volume administrative/ production environments. Makes day-to-day decisions within or for a group/small department. Has some authority for personnel actions. Thorough knowledge of department processes. To be a Medical Records Transcription Supervisor typically requires 3-5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Protects the security of medical records to ensure that confidentiality is maintained.
Reviews records for completeness, accuracy and compliance with regulations.
Compiles and maintains patients' medical records to document treatment, physician orders, nursing notes, etc.
Enters data, such as demographic characteristics, history and extent of disease, diagnostic procedures and treatment into computer.
Plans, develops, maintains, and operates a variety of health record indexes and storage and retrieval systems to collect, classify, store and analyze information.
Identifies and compiles patient data using standard classification systems.
Resolves/clarifies codes and diagnoses with conflicting, missing, or unclear information by consulting with the nursing facility staff or others to get additional information
Purges records as per policy
Orders & receives office supplies and medical forms, journals, books, etc.
Participates in staff meetings and new employee orientation and training programs.
Performs maintenance functions for the department computer system.
Assists in maintaining and fostering customer relationships.