About This Role
The Medical Transcriptionist accurately transcribes medical dictations from consultants and healthcare professionals into standardized medical documents. This role within a hospital team requires excellent listening, typing, medical terminology knowledge, and a strong focus on quality, confidentiality, and timely delivery.
Responsibilities
- Transcribe medical dictations, including patient histories, discharge summaries, operative notes, consultation reports, progress notes, and diagnostic reports
- Review, edit, and proofread transcribed documents to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with hospital standards
- Interpret and accurately apply medical terminology, abbreviations, and clinical documentation
- Maintain high levels of productivity while ensuring transcription quality and minimal errors
- Coordinate with doctors and clinical departments to clarify unclear dictations whenever required
- Ensure all patient information is handled with strict confidentiality and in accordance with hospital policies
- Upload and maintain completed reports in the Hospital Information System (HIS) or Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
- Meet defined turnaround times (TAT) for report completion
- Maintain proper documentation and records as per departmental guidelines
- Stay updated with evolving medical terminology, specialties, and documentation standards
- Support quality improvement initiatives and participate in departmental audits
Requirements
- Graduate in any discipline
- Excellent command of English grammar, spelling, punctuation, and medical vocabulary
- 25 years of experience as a Medical Transcriptionist in a hospital or healthcare organization
- Strong knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and clinical procedures
- Excellent listening, typing, editing, and proofreading skills
- High typing speed with strong accuracy
- Familiarity with transcription software, speech recognition tools, HIS/EMR systems, and Microsoft Office
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to work under pressure while meeting turnaround time commitments
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive patient information
Nice to have:
- Certification or Diploma in Medical Transcription
- Experience in multi-specialty hospitals
Benefits
- Opportunity to work in a NABH-accredited multi-specialty hospital
- Learning and career growth opportunities
