Health science 2 honors

Health Notes (11/19/24)


Job Title: Medical Records Specialist**  

- Role: Compiles, processes, and maintains patient files; enters patient information into healthcare facility systems.  

- Education: Training in vocational school, job experience, or an associate's degree.  


- Skills Required:  

  - Communication  

  - Organization  

  - Time management  

  - Ability to learn new things  

  - Proficient in email and talking to others  


- Job Opening: 4/5  

- Job Growth: 3/5 

- Salary**: $30,000-80000  


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Documentation Information

- Keep records/transcribe patient information.  

- Ensure accuracy for correct payment.


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Medical Transcription


Knowledge Areas:  

  - Medical terminology  

  - Anatomy and physiology  

  - Understanding of different labs and medications  


- Tasks:  

  - Proofread and edited text for accuracy.  

  - Ensure correct punctuation and formatting.  

  - Watch for similar sounds when typing.  

  - Type accurate information.  

  - Pay attention to the correctness of numbers.  


### NC Careers in Medical Transcription


Role:  

- Transcribe healthcare documents into formal reports.


Education:  

- Vocational training or an associate degree.


Skills:  

- Listening, speaking, communication, writing, time management.


Job Outlook:  

- Growth: -0.6%  

- Openings: 196


Salary:  

- $21,000 - $37,000


File by numbers/ alphabetical

Uses name business, subjects, topics,, etc

An or it is not included in the filing


Phone Etiquette:


1. Answer the phone.

2. Use a normal tone of voice.

3. Use proper language.

4. Address the caller by name.

5. Listen to what they say.

6. Repeat information in a message.

7. Be patient and helpful.

8. Be polite when asking for a hold.

9. Stay focused.

10. Do not eat or drink on the phone.

11. State who you are, where you are from, and your callback phone number.

12. Leave short messages on voicemail.


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### Email Etiquette


1. Use proper grammar and spelling.

2. Include a subject line.

3. Identify yourself.

4. Respond within 24 hours.

5. Clarify if a response is not needed.

6. CC additional names as necessary.

7. Avoid angry emails and gut reactions.

8. Use a standard font like Times New Roman.


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### Medical Records


- Medical history

- Name and DOB

- Family history


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### HIPAA Patient Confidentiality


- Name

- Diagnosis

- Treatment

- Insurance


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### NC Careers: Computer Information Systems Manager


Role: Plan, coordinate, and resolve computer issues.


Education: Bachelor’s degree.


Skills: Reading, communication, organization, computer literacy.


Job Outlook: 2.2% growth; 1,880 openings.


Salary: $98,000 - $221,000.


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### Support Services


- Physical therapy

- Environmental services

- Maintenance

- Sterilization

- Interpreters

- Lab techs

- Receptionists

- Cafeteria workers   


Social worker

Role: helps people in need

Education :masters

Skills: communication, empathy, problem solving

Job opening/ job growth: 3726 job openings 1.6 job growth

Salary: 60000

 

Functions of support services

-maintain aesthetic environment


Administrators

-make all decision

-goals, develop polices, coordinate activys departments, work news.


Cfo (finances)

-mannage money

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