About the Role
New York Plastic Surgical Group (NYPS Group) is seeking a dedicated individual to accurately document medical visits and procedures, ensuring comprehensive and concise patient records. This role involves maintaining strict compliance with HIPAA standards and supporting physicians with various documentation and clerical tasks.
Responsibilities
- Accurately and thoroughly document all components of medical visits and procedures as performed by the physician.
- Record patient medical history, physical examinations, procedures, treatments, and education provided by healthcare professionals.
- Document physician-dictated diagnoses, prescriptions, and follow-up instructions.
- Prepare referral letters and operative reports as directed by the physician.
- Perform clerical tasks including faxing, phone calls, and coordination of referrals as assigned.
- Identify and correct inconsistencies or errors in medical documentation; ensure all addenda are reviewed and signed by the physician.
- Record all clinical data, test results, and physician interpretations accurately in the medical record.
- Alert the physician when charts or documentation are incomplete.
- Maintain strict compliance with HIPAA standards and confidentiality of all patient information.
- Attend required training sessions related to IT systems, HIPAA, billing, coding, and compliance.
- Proofread and edit all physician documentation for accuracy, spelling, grammar, and formatting.
- Quickly learn and adapt to new processes, technologies, and compliance requirements.
- Demonstrate flexibility with scheduling and workflow demands as needed.
Requirements
- Strong proficiency in English composition, including spelling, grammar, punctuation, and oral communication.
- Ability to listen to complex medical information and summarize it clearly, completely, and concisely.
- Understanding medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, diagnostic procedures, pharmacology, and treatment protocols.
- Ability to interpret and expand medical abbreviations appropriately.
- Strong reasoning and analytical skills, with the ability to apply logic, use reference materials, and problem-solve independently.
- Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, email, and internet research.
- Ability to learn and use Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and transcription systems efficiently.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to type quickly and accurately.
- Must adhere to all confidentiality and HIPAA regulations.
- Familiarity with cosmetic and reconstructive procedures preferred.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and professionalism in all interactions.
Skills
- English composition
- Spelling
- Grammar
- Punctuation
- Oral communication
- Medical terminology
- Anatomy and physiology
- Diagnostic procedures
- Pharmacology
- Treatment protocols
- Medical abbreviations
- Reasoning
- Analytical skills
- Logic
- Problem-solving
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Internet research
- EMR systems
- Transcription systems
- Attention to detail
- Typing
- HIPAA compliance
- Confidentiality
- Interpersonal skills
- Professionalism
Location
- Brooklyn
Work Type
- On-site
Education Level
- High school diploma or GED required
- College coursework or degree in a healthcare or science-related field preferred
- Completion of a medical scribe training program preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $17.00-$18.00
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Aflac (short-term disability, hospital, accident, and cancer coverage)
- Long-term disability
- Life insurance
- Pet insurance
- 19 PTO days per year
- 8 paid holidays
- 401(k) plan with a discretionary company match
- Employee discounts on services and products at Deep Blue Med Spa
- Additional discounts through PLUM and Work Advantage programs
About the Company
- New York Plastic Surgical Group (NYPS Group) is the largest and longest-running private and academic plastic surgery practice in the United States.
- With more than 20 board-certified plastic surgeons practicing across 10+ affiliated offices, ambulatory surgery centers, and over 20 hospitals, NYPS Group provides expert, comprehensive, and compassionate care.
- Founded in 1948, NYPS Group, a division of Long Island Plastic Surgical Group, is one of the nation’s most well-established plastic surgery practices, offering patients the collective expertise of specialty-trained surgeons dedicated to achieving exceptional outcomes.
