Job Purpose

Medical Transcriptionists transcribe, proofread and edit complex technical, medical reports for a broad range of clinical specialties and departments using word processing equipment. Medical Transcriptions create permanent patient records documenting patient care, medical procedures and treatments.

Essential Job Functions

• Receive pre-recorded audio notes from physicians.
• Review audio recordings for content.
• Transcribe recordings to type-written format using keyboard, computer, and audio control equipment.
• Transcribe dictation for a variety of medical reports such as patient histories, physical examinations, and operations.
• Review transcribed documents for accuracy and submit documents to medical records.
• Translate medical jargon and abbreviations into their expanded forms to ensure the accuracy of patient and health care facility records.
• Transcribe a minimum of 100 documents per week.
• Ability to complete work regularly and on time.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be able to operate word processing and transcription equipment.
• Must have knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology.
• Must have understanding of medico legal implications and responsibilities related to the transcription of patient records.
• Must be able to type quickly and accurately.
• Must have excellent knowledge of English language rules.
• Must be able to translate oral information into well-organized, accurately typed statements.
• Must have excellent proofreading skills.
• Must have excellent listening skills including the ability to hear and understand dialects and various accents.
• Must be able to maintain a schedule and work well under little supervision.
• Must be able to transcribe a minimum of 100 documents per week.

Education/Experience

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have at least (1) year experience in medical transcription.

Working conditions

This is a home-based position that works for a busy outpatient oncology/hematology clinic. No direct patient contact is required.

Physical requirements

This position requires that the employee be able to sit at a desk and work on a computer for up to eight hours a day. This position requires that the employee be able to work from home.

Education

• High School or better in General/Basics