MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTIONIST - HAWAII STATE HOSPITAL - KANEOHE, OAHU

Duties Summary

Transcribe and type a variety of medical reports including medical histories, discharge summaries, consultations, operative and radiologic reports dictated by physicians; verify questionable and unfamiliar terms; abstract information from patient records; and perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

• Legal Authorization To Work: Must be a citizen, national, or permanent resident alien of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.
• Basic Education/Experience: High school diploma with satisfactory completion of courses demonstrating knowledge of English grammar, spelling and punctuation, or equivalent experience.
• Clerical-Typing Experience: One (1) year of progressively responsible work experience which involved the operation of a typewriter (or word processor) at the rate of 55 net words per minute in performing a variety of standard clerical work such as typing of correspondence, reports and other material.
• Specialized Experience: One (1) year of progressively responsible work experience in transcribing (from direct dictation, tapes or similar recording system) and typing (by typewriter or word processor) medical reports, progress notes, case summaries, or correspondence involving medical terminology.

Substitutions Allowed

Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements will apply (click link below).

Other Information

• The State of Hawai'i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.
• To qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, the individual must have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer.
• The Department of Human Resources Development (HRD) will use electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of their applications.
• In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawaii may be required at the discretion of the hiring agency.
• If in-person interviews and/or further testing is a requirement, applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements and are referred to the vacancy must be available to participate in person and at their own expense in this required phase of the selection process.
• Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible.
• In addition to employment availability and score, the referral of qualified applicants may be based upon other factors including date of receipt of application.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The State of Hawai'i is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. The State of Hawai'i does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.