Medical Typist (Livingston County Residents Only)

Residency Candidates must have been legal residents of Livingston County for at least four months immediately preceding the date of the application. Examples Of Duties Operates a typewriter and/or computer in performing duties described below; Types medical documents such as admission records, patient physicals and histories, progress reports and discharge sheets from handwritten notes and transcription tapes; Schedules all appointments for medical and personal services including eye clinic, dental, x-ray, diagnosis, religious services, and appointments to hospitals, clinics and doctors' offices; Composes and types reply letters to requests for routine information; Processes, sorts, indexes, records and files a variety of medical control records and reports using medical terminology; Maintains resident charts in an organized manner; Files laboratory reports, x-ray reports, dictation and other patient related documents in patient charts; Compiles and maintains monthly census of patients admitted and discharged including ages, diagnosis, medical record numbers and length of stay; Assists in the preparation of material for medical conferences and seminars; Checks files and proofreads documents involving medical terminology to verify accuracy and completeness; Serves as receptionist for office, answers telephones and gives out routine information; Operates various office equipment such as dictation/transcription equipment, printers, copiers, etc.; Maintains inventory levels for office supplies and dietary items; Participates in staff meetings as directed; Participates in quality improvement activities; Assists with orientation of new staff as directed; Provides back-up work for other clerical staff as needed; and Performs other related duties as required. Typical Qualifications Applicants must meet all requirements for one of the following qualification options in order to be approved for examination and/or appointment: Training/Education - Possession of a high school diploma or equivalency diploma and completion of a one year medical secretarial course. General experience - None required. One year of full-time paid experience in a hospital, laboratory, medical doctor's office or similar health care facility which shall have included transcription of medical dictation; OR One year of full-time, paid experience providing direct or non–direct nursing services which shall include making entries in computerized patient records. Supervisory experience - None required. License/Certification - N.A. Other requirements - None required. Supplemental Information Provisional appointment notice: An individual who receives a provisional appointment must take the examination for the position title on the next occasion it is offered. In order to be eligible for a permanent appointment to the position, the provisional appointee must pass the exam and be ranked 1, 2, 3, or be tied in score with the individual ranked number 3 of those who are willing to accept appointment to the position. It should be understood that even if the provisional appointee is eligible for appointment, the employer may choose another candidate to fill the position on a permanent basis. Questions regarding provisional appointments should be directed to the Livingston County Human Resources Department. Livingston County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation. Livingston County, New York