Transcriptionist

TRANSCRIPTIONIST

POSITION: Transcriptionist

RESPONSIBLE TO: Director of Patient Information

JOB SUMMARY:  Ensure incoming transcripts are imported into the correct patient’s chart. Transcribe voice files as necessary.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma required

  QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Detail oriented
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong listening skills
• Proficient using email and word processing software
• 2+ years orthopaedic transcription experience preferred
• Ability to transcribe 75+ words per minute
• Ability to perform multiple and diverse tasks simultaneously
• Ability to perform well in stressful situations
• Neat, professional appearance

  Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Manage the Transcription Role for assigned physician(s) / physician assistant(s) within 2-3 days from the date of service
• Transcribe assigned voice files (STATs within 1 hour of notice)
• Complete incomplete transcripts received from the outsourcing companies
• Correct transcripts as necessary, provide feedback to Lead Transcriptionist
• Edit, revise, and clarify notes without altering the meaning of the dictation
• Notify Lead Transcriptionist or Supervisor if unable to process any request
• Notify Lead Transcriptionist of any missing dictation(s)/transcript(s)
• Manage messages/emails, processing STAT requests in order of their priority

  Additional support tasks

• Help monitor/manage Team emails/messages, if applicable
• Handle department calls, if applicable
• Help other transcriptionists as requested by Lead Transcriptionist or Supervisor  

  Supervisory Responsibilities

• This job has no supervisory responsibilities

  Typical Physical Demands

• Position requires extended sitting, continuous use of keyboard and earphones
• Good eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, and other office equipment is also required
• Employee must have normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate reports
• Employee will work under stressful conditions

  Typical Working Conditions

• Normal office environment
• Occasional evening or weekend work