POSITION: |
Transcriptionist |
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DEPARTMENT: |
Health Information Management |
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HOURS: |
PRN
(Weekends, evenings and holidays required)
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POSITION
SUMMARY: |
The Transcriptionist
is responsible for all transcription by
the Medical Staff. Accountable for accurate
dictated medical reports. Performs other
duties as delegated (consistent with the
requirements of the HIM Department). |
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REQUIREMENTS: |
Requires good judgment in transcribing
complex reports and close mental
and visual attention to all
phases of duties related to
medical transcription. Requires
ability to concentrate for long
periods of time. Must be able
to cope with the pressure of
production typing, generating
reports on demand, and meet
minimum typing skills of 50-60
words per minute; providing
accurate and timely medical
transcription.
Must be a High school graduate;
two (2) year college background
in Medical Transcription preferred;
medical terminology, anatomy,
physiology; computer classes,
and word processing. Prefer
an individual who is a Certified
Medical Transcriptionist. At
least two-three years experience
in a health care setting as
a Medical Transcriptionist preferred.
Knowledge of the use of computer
and word processing required.
Ability to work independently
within general guidelines. Quality
consciousness; dependability;
good interpersonal skills, and
flexibility in meeting tasks.
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