Medical Transcriptionist

About This Role

This role involves accurately transcribing medical dictation for physicians and other healthcare professionals, ensuring patient confidentiality and adherence to legal requirements. The Medical Transcriptionist will work with specialized equipment and speech recognition software, converting diagnostic test results and consultation notes into report formats. The position suits a detail-oriented professional with a passion for excellence in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Listen to the recorded dictation of physicians and other healthcare professionals
• Use specialized transcription equipment such as headsets and foot pedals
• Edit and correct medical dictation performed by speech recognition software
• Convert transcribed diagnostic test results, procedures, and consultation notes into applicable report formats
• Ensure uncompromised patient care by transcribing fast and accurately, as well as performing thorough editing
• Type out the full forms of medical abbreviations and acronyms, as well as the formal versions of medical jargon
• Identify and follow up on inconsistencies, errors, and missing information within a transcribed report
• Submit transcriptions to healthcare professionals for their approval in a timely manner
• Perform additional tasks such as following up and revising patient history, as well as entering medical reports into electronic health records
• Protect patient confidentiality and adhere to legal requirements

Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Must be detail-oriented
• Must maintain professionalism at all times
• Must maintain training/continuing education requirements
• Ability to function in a fast-paced work environment with expectations for fast and responsive answers/solutions/actions
• Must adhere to company policies and procedures and safety guidelines
• Proficiency in Electronic Health Record systems
• Ability to transcribe accurately and maintain a minimum typing speed of 65 words per minute
• In-depth knowledge of medical terminology and jargon, as well as editing practice
• Must have reliable transportation
• High School Diploma Required; Associates Degree or Higher Preferred Education
• 10+ years of experience as a medical transcriptionist, or similar
• Experience with specialized transcription equipment and voice recognition software
• Valid Drivers License

Nice to have:

• Dental experience