Transcriptionist

Job Summary:

The Transcriptionist is responsible for accurately transcribing medical reports and documentation dictated by physicians and other healthcare providers. This includes transcribing a variety of clinical and diagnostic reports such as operative notes, discharge summaries, consultation reports, history and physicals, radiology reports, and progress notes. The Transcriptionist ensures that all documentation is accurate, timely, and compliant with policies, medical terminology standards, and applicable regulatory guidelines. The role supports clinical care, coding, and billing functions by producing clear, concise, and complete medical records.

Hours:

• PRN - 8 hours per week

Essential Job Functions:

• Accurately transcribe dictated medical reports from physicians and other healthcare providers, including operative reports, discharge summaries, consultation reports, radiology findings, history and physicals, and progress notes
• Edit and proofread transcriptions for accuracy, grammar, punctuation, spelling, and consistency, ensuring all documentation reflects the intended meaning and medical terminology used by the provider
• Complete and submit transcribed reports within designated timeframes to support timely patient care, coding, and billing processes
• Operate digital dictation and voice recognition software, electronic health record (EHR) systems, and other transcription tools in accordance with procedures and standards
• Maintain strict confidentiality and security of all patient health information in compliance with HIPAA regulations and policies
• Flag or query incomplete, inconsistent, or unclear dictation to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the medical record
• Communicate with physicians and other healthcare team members to clarify dictation and resolve discrepancies in documentation when needed
• Maintain knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, disease processes, medications, and current transcription standards and practices
• Contribute to departmental quality, accuracy, and productivity goals by maintaining consistent performance and participating in ongoing education or quality improvement initiatives
• Use the organization's secure messaging platform in accordance with departmental protocols, including timely receipt and responses to communications
• Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, disease processes, pharmacology, and laboratory medicine
• Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems
• Quality assurance and accreditation standards
• Understanding of HIPAA regulations, patient confidentiality laws and patient rights
• Effective English communication in verbal and written format
• Transcription equipment
• Quality work including attention to detail and accuracy
• Advanced computer proficiency
• Carry out customer service standards
• Prioritize tasks effectively through managing workload based on urgency and importance
• Capacity to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Continuously learn and improve through staying up to date on job specific trends, policies and new technologies
• Successfully demonstrate organization-wide performance review competencies

Qualifications:

• Demonstrates eligibility for employment in the U.S.
• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required
• Previous experience performing transcription in a hospital or healthcare environment required
• Must possess a cell phone that interfaces with the organization’s secure messaging system

Benefits:

• Free meals
• Wellness reimbursement

Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity

Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc. Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.

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