Medical Transcriptionist lll
About the position
- Responsibilities
- Ensure accurate communication of clinically relevant information with patients, families, and co-workers.
- Transcribe dictation and edit voice-recognized reports for various medical documents including physicals, progress notes, consultations, operative reports, and discharge summaries.
- Assign correct patient identification to each transcribed report.
- Complete reports according to established templates, standards, and guidelines.
- Recognize and clarify inconsistencies or inaccuracies in medical dictation with the provider or supervisor.
- Utilize spell check tools to ensure report quality.
- Direct the routing of completed reports as per guidelines.
- Operate word processing, dictation, and transcription software and troubleshoot issues as necessary.
- Assist in collecting and entering data for departmental statistics and reports.
- Support pathologists in gathering data for regulatory requirements.
- Maintain slide files and manage send-out processing and records.
- Assist with specimen accessioning and other clerical tasks.
- Follow safety guidelines and report any unsafe conditions.
- Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of transcription experience required.
- Minimum 1 year of hospital-based transcription experience preferred.
- High School Diploma or equivalency required.
- Medical terminology coursework required.
- Medical transcription certification program preferred.
- Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, disease processes, medications, and laboratory values.
- Ability to concentrate and possess excellent listening skills.
- Ability to research new medical terms and diseases using reference materials.
- Ability to work under pressure and autonomously with time constraints.
- Understanding of relevant legal concepts, such as confidentiality.
- Strong English language and grammar skills.
- Nice-to-haves
- Certified Medical Transcriptionist (CMT) preferred.
- Benefits
- Generous benefits package including health insurance, paid time off, and retirement plans.
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