Medical Transcriptionist

About the Role

This position receives dictation material of highly technical patient reports dictated by physicians. The Medical Transcriptionist transcribes, on a first-time final basis, into medical reports for patient charts, including technical medical data from any vocal delivery, including foreign and regional accented diction on word processing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Applies knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, and English rules to the transcription and proofreading of medical dictation from originators with various accents, dialects, and dictation styles.
• Meets quality and productivity standards and turnaround time requirements established.
• Formats report according to established guidelines.
• Uses transcription station and dictation management system effectively, skillfully, and efficiently.
• Edits transcription and grammar: edits style and accuracy of medical content, identifying medical verbal inconsistencies and mistakes in dictation and resolves by querying physician or other expert. Edits format, spelling, and punctuation using proper grammar for accurate medical report to become permanent record.
• Performs other duties as assigned, which includes but is not limited to: filing, answering phones, scheduling appointments, ordering supplies, sorting mail/faxes, and distributing to the appropriate person.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED (Required).
• Knowledge of anatomy and medical terminology.
• Ability to operate word processing and dictation equipment.
• Typing speed of 65 words per minute.
• Previous medical transcription experience.

Schedule

Evening shift, scheduled weekly hours: 40.

Department

Cytology