Medical Transcriptionist

Job Description: Summary
Responsible for transcribing specialty dictation from all members of the medical/clinical staff via recorded
dictation and sorts/files copies of transcribed reports. Performs other clerical duties as required.
Duties and Responsibilities
Primarily responsible for transcribing gross description and may transcribe microscopic
diagnosis and other clinical information into LIS
Make corrections/edits to reports, as per Pathologist instructions
Provide verbally, STAT and malignant results to clients, as applicable
Obtain patient clinical history, as applicable
May participate in the training of new staff members
Prepare outside consultation cases for send-out to the client, as applicable
Maintain Send-out/Consultation log, as applicable
May select pathologist QC cases (PASR)
May assign CPT codes, once required training is completed and documented
Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and
either correct problem or immediately notify general supervisor, technical supervisor or
director
Understand and follow all applicable standard operating procedures for job-related
responsibilities, to include Pathologist Electronic Signature Guidelines SOP
All other duties as assigned

Preferred Work Experience:
0-3 years transcription experience

Physical and Mental Requirements:
The normal performance of duties may require lifting and carrying objects: Objects 1 to 10
pounds are lifted and carried frequently; objects 11 to 25 pounds are lifted and carried
occasionally.
Ability to stand and work at the bench for long periods of time.
Frequent walking and/or standing.

Knowledge:
Knowledge of Medical Terminology

Skills:
Strong Data Entry skills
Good clerical, organizational, phone and communication skills

Education:
HSD or equivalent is REQUIRED
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