Medical Transcriptionist

Colonial Healthcare, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Medical Transcriptionist to join our team in Sumter, NC. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.

As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you'll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.

At Optum, you'll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Assists Colonial healthcare providers with handling and documenting of each patient's medical chart. Assisting with administrative tasks during patient encounters to enhance efficiency and productivity of the care team and improving patient satisfaction. Ensures accuracy of mapping codes to treatment. Ensures all reports are completed, sent to provider for review and signature then sent to billing.

Position Highlights & Primary Responsibilities:

• Accurately and efficiently document patient history, physician exam and all relevant information in the EMR 
• Transcribes (min of 25) providers notes and other medical instructions to include the following accuracy: chief complaint, HPI, medication list, vitals, plan of care, documentation lab results, diagnostic studies results, ICD 10 diagnosis codes, CPT codes, orders and outbound referrals
• Coordinating entry of lab orders and mapping as directed by providers
• Tasks completed in a timely manner to be sent for billing and processing
• Clarifies and corrects in coordination with billing department for relevant code changes or billing errors under the direction of the provider
• Submitting to provider when chart is complete and ready for review and sign off
• Serves as a backup scribe across other locations as needed
• Trains new scribes and assists with building out provider templates and Dragon Dictation Mic
• Cross trained to support ad hoc Call Backs & Referrals team

Colonial Healthcare, joined Optum in 2024, is a primary care medical practice with additional specialties and ancillary diagnostic services that focuses on families. Colonial Healthcare aims to enhance the overall quality of life for their patients. To achieve this objective, they adopted a patient-centric approach that focuses on providing continuous, high-quality care across the entire lifespan, ranging from childhood to adulthood. The organization emphasizes on incorporating cutting-edge medical advancements while maintaining strong ties to family values and nurturing relationships with their patients. Together, we're making health care work better for everyone.

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)/ (Certified Residential medication Aide (CRMA)
• 2+ years of medical techniques/terminology experience
• Specialized in data entry experience
• EMR charting experience 
• Demonstrated attention to detail & organizational skills 

• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and patient needs

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $17.98 to $32.12 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. 

OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.