Transcriptionist

About This Role

This role involves accurately transcribing dictations, written letters, and various reports according to established policies and procedures. The position requires meticulous attention to detail and maintaining control lists of all transcribed work.

Responsibilities

• Utilize dictation equipment, computer, and/or word processor to transcribe letters, medical/legal reports, or other assigned projects in a timely and accurate manner
• Maintain a current list of reports transcribed on a daily basis
• Prioritize work according to importance of report or physician needs
• Recognize, interpret, and evaluate inconsistencies and discrepancies in medical dictation and appropriately edit, revise and clarify them without altering the meaning of the dictation or changing the dictator’s style
• Recognize and report any problems, errors and discrepancies in dictation and/or examinee records that cannot be easily corrected to management for review
• Return dictated reports in printed or electronic form to the Quality Assurance Department
• Maintain current letterhead and signature blocks, updating information when required
• Ensure all dictation meets company standards of quality and is completed within the established timelines
• Maintain dictation equipment regularly and report any necessary repairs to management
• Participate in various educational and or training activities as required
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• A minimum of one to two years of college or trade school training for medical transcriptionist recommended
• One year on the job experience within a medical or legal office preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Word
• Adequate knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, medications and laboratory values
• In-depth knowledge of medical transcription guidelines and practices and utilization of professional reference materials as needed
• Able to transcribe and proofread medical dictation from originators with various accents, dialects and dictations styles
• Excellent skills in English usage, grammar, punctuation and style
• Qualified typist with a minimum of 150 lines per hour or 75 W.P.M.
• Able to maintain a quality assurance accuracy of 99%
• Ability to operate dictation equipment, general computer, fax, copier, scanner, and telephone
• Knowledgeable of multiple software programs, including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and the Internet
• Ability to follow instructions and respond to managements’ directions accurately
• Demonstrates exceptional accuracy and thoroughness