Employer: Patient First
The responsibilities of this job include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Transcribing and editing recorded material (e.g., patient histories and physicals, consult letters and notes, physician correspondence, x-ray reports, etc.);
- Verifying accuracy of patient information (e.g., name, identification number, etc.);
- Matching the complaint to diagnosis using Medical Records needing review for specific date reports for every date of service transcribed;
- Verifying accuracy of transcription for correct punctuation, grammar and spelling;
- Researching via appropriate reference materials in order to correct dictated language into concise, accurate, and understandable text;
- Informing the Team Lead when there are questions and inconsistencies in the dictated language that require assistance with correction;
- Flagging charts that are dictated in the incorrect pool for the supervisor so they can be moved to the proper pool;
- Sending demographic information regarding flagged dictations to the Transcription Assistant to be addressed by dictator(s);
- Meeting the minimum daily line requirements as directed.
Minimum education and professional requirements include, but are not limited to, the following:
- High school diploma required;
- Formal training through an accredited transcription program preferred;
- Five or more years of experience as a medical transcriptionist in a hospital, urgent care facility, or medical specialty preferred;
- Knowledge of medical transcription guidelines and practices;
- Excellent skills in English usage, grammar, punctuation, and style;
- Ability to use an extensive array of professional reference materials;
- Ability to operate word processing equipment, dictation and transcription equipment, and other equipment as specified;
- Ability to work independently with minimal or no supervision;
- Proficiency in a variety of Microsoft applications and software products, as well as transcription-specific software products;
- Ability to concentrate and work under pressure with no time constraints;
- Ability to sit for extended periods of time;
