Job Description

Medical Transcriptionist

A Medical Transcriptionist is responsible for listening to the dictation of voice recordings from medical providers and typing the recordings into the laboratory information system in a timely manner. These dictations will become a permanent patient record and may include specimen gross description, specimen microscopic description, and pathologist diagnosis. Transcription duties may also include any general purpose correspondence such as pathology consultation letters. Transcription is also responsible for auditing patient demographic information and making any necessary corrections.

This position is primarily an off-site location or work-from-home position.

Employees are responsible for following all Company policies and procedures. These policies and procedures will include adherence to CPD's Work at Home Policy and regulatory standards such HIPAA, CAP and OSHA, including safety standards in performing all aspects of the functions below.

Essential Functions

I:

1. Must be proficient in basic computer skills.
2. Must possess detailed proofreading skills for auditing patient information and correcting any inaccuracies of information.
3. Must be familiar with proper grammar, spelling, and sentence structure.
4. In-depth knowledge of medical terms and medical language to identify and correct errors and enter patient clinical history information into the patient record.
5. Must be familiar with transcription equipment that can include computers and software programs, word processing software, audio software, and foot pedal.
6. Attention to detail is required for quality assurance and precision to spot and correct errors that could impact patient care and medical liability.
7. Must maintain strict adherence to patient confidentiality.
8. Must be able to work with minimal supervision; ability to self-direct.

II:

1. All duties listed above

III:

1. All duties listed above.
2. Assist with writing and developing departmental policies and procedures
3. Provides input for annual staff evaluations
4. Assists with scheduling and workflow management
5. Coordinates training for new employees
6. Assist with report templates as needed

Physical/Mental Demands, Environment

1. Repetitiveness.
2. Must be able to work independently

Equipment Used

1. Computer and Transcription Equipment
2. Phone

Supervisory Responsibilities

1. None

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent

Level I: less than 3 years of relevant work experience

Level II: 4-7 years of relevant work experience

Level III: 8+ years of relevant work experience

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those individuals and employee encounters while performing the duties of this job. Clin-Path provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, and gender identity. Clin-Path complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.

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