Responsibilities Interprets and transcribes dictation by physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient assessment, work-up, therapeutic procedures, clinical course, diagnosis, prognosis, etc. Abstracts pertinent information from medical records to provide meaningful information requesting authorized person and to spot pertinent details in typed documents. Interacts with hospital staff, physicians, and vendors on a regular basis. Types a minimum specified lines per 8-hour shift as outlined in job standards. Answers and assists callers with dictation and priorities. Maintains highest level of confidentiality regarding patient health information. Education Requirements Formal vocational coursework in transcription with emphasis in multi-specialty medical and anatomical terminology and of anatomy. Transcriptionist Certification preferred. Minimum Experience, Knowledge, Skill, and Ability Requirements Two (2) years of medical transcription experience. Excellent knowledge of medical codes, terminology, and anatomy. Excellent keyboarding and PC skills with accuracy at least 60 wpm. Advanced transcription and dictation skills. Good grammatical and punctuation skills. Ability to work from home office but attend meetings at hospital. |
