Medical Transcriptionist

Overview

The Medical Transcriptionist will be responsible for accurately transcribing dictated medical reports, correspondence, and other clinical documentation provided by physicians and healthcare professionals. The role requires excellent listening, language, and typing skills to ensure timely, precise, and confidential documentation that supports patient care and hospital operations.

Responsibilities

• Listen to and transcribe digital dictations from physicians and healthcare providers into clear, accurate, and grammatically correct medical documents.
• Prepare a variety of reports including patient histories, physical examinations, discharge summaries, operative reports, consultation notes, diagnostic imaging reports, and referral letters.
• Review and edit drafts prepared by speech recognition software for accuracy, grammar, and formatting.
• Verify patient information, medical terminology, and details in transcribed reports to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Flag inconsistencies, errors, or missing information and clarify with the physician or supervisor when required.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of patient health information in compliance with hospital policies and data protection regulations.
• Adhere to standardized templates, style guides, and hospital-approved medical terminology.
• Meet deadlines for submission of reports to ensure timely availability in patient records.
• Collaborate with medical records staff to ensure proper filing, coding, and integration of documents into the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and training related to medical transcription practices.

Qualifications & Experience

Skills & Competencies

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