Transcriptionist Jobs

Position Title: Transcriptionist

Department: Psych Associates Clinic

Purpose: To provide care and contribute to the welfare of patients and families through support of the standards and philosophies of Genesis. Transcribes dictated records accurately, neatly, and within designated turn around times. Key accountabilities include: transcribing physician dictation of office visits or correspondence, proofreading for errors, processing corrections needed, and entering reports into medical records (electronic or paper) accurately. (May include other assigned typing duties.)

Report To: Supervisor, Clinic

Supervisory Responsibility: No Supervision: The job does not require the provision of guidance or supervision to others. There is no formal responsibility for directing others.

Materials Responsibility: Very Limited. Work requires very limited responsibility for material resources. Examples of resources could include personal work materials, supplies or equipment, or very small amounts of cash. The employee has a very limited or indirect amount of control over these resources. Although human error might require the repair or replacement of materials, usually the cost of correcting these errors is minor. The variety and volume of resources is also very limited. Problems associated with material resources are very uncomplicated.

Key Relationship: Co-workers/Health System Employees, Outside Agencies/Other Health Care Providers, Physicians/Medical Office Staff, Students/Interns/Residents/Outside Instructors, Auditors/Review Agencies

POSITION SPECIFICATION

Education: High school plus additional course work up to 1 year

Field Of Study: Medical Transcription, health information, or medical assistant

Special Training: Keyboarding, computer experience with Microsoft Office Applications, types 60+ wpm, medical terminology knowledge

Training Preferred: Electronic medical record experience, Certified Medical Transcriptionist

Licensure/Registration

Experience: More than 1 year experience required.

Interpersonal Skills: Interaction is with a variety of people. These may be fellow employees, customers, the public or others outside the organization. Communications are of limited difficulty. Interactions usually involve short, straightforward exchanges of information. The job requires a limited amount of interpersonal skills. Interactions are non-stressful encounters and dealing with uncomplicated problem situations.

Working Conditions: There is exposure to some undesirable or unpleasant environmental characteristics. The physical environment is generally safe and there is minimal health risk. No safety equipment or unusual precautions are required. Exposure to these conditions exceed 70% of the work day.

Possible Exposure to Blood Borne Pathogens: None

Miscellaneous

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