Lead Health Information Management Medical Transcription

Overview

Department: Medical Transcription

Schedule: Full Time, Days

Facility: Central Maine Medical Center

Location: Lewiston, Maine, 04240

Central Maine Healthcare is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving 400,000 people living in central, western and Midcoastal Maine. CMH''s hospital facilities include Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital. CMH also supports Central Maine Medical Group, a primary and specialty care practice organization. Other system services include the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute, a regional trauma program, LifeFlight of Maine''s southern Maine base, the Central Maine Comprehensive Cancer Center and other high-quality clinical services.

Responsibilities

The Lead serves as the primary contact and representative for the Health Information Services department, next to the Director. With an understanding of the scope of services for the department, assists the Director in accomplishing the goals of the department. Is knowledgeable in the specific functions of the clerical positions, and serves as a resource for co-workers. The Lead is responsible for planning, organizing and influencing clerical activities and ensuring security and maintenance of the legal medical record. Effectively interacts with patients and their significant others, physicians and their office staff, co-workers and other health team members, while maintaining standards of professional service. Performs administrative duties and complies data for reporting to the director.

Qualifications

1. Minimum one year health information management lead or supervisory experience or two years experience in an acute care health information management setting; required. 2. Knowledge of State and Federal regulatory requirements for medical staff documentation; preferred. 3. Minimum six months direct release of information duties; preferred. 4. Accurate alphabetic, numeric and/or terminal-digit filing skills. 5. Working knowledge of medical terminology; preferred. 6. Computer data entry with 10-key preferred, with accurate typing speed of 35 wpm; preferred. 7. High School Diploma or equivalent. 8. Training in state Consent Law and HIPAA Privacy/Security; highly desired. 9. Attendance in Health Information Management program with certificate of completion; preferred. 10. Completion of a management or business course; preferred.

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf