DESCRIPTION: The medical Transcriptionist is responsible for transcribing all dictated reports as well as monitoring and prioritizing transcription workload. Transcription includes medical reports, radiology reports, letters, operative reports, discharge summaries, consultations, history and physicals, emergency room reports, progress notes, etc. Duties may include other medical record functions as needed when transcription is current.

REQUIREMENTS: High School diploma or equivalent education. Certified Medical Transcriptionist (CMT) credential preferred. Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical/radiology terminology. Requires keyboarding skills with a minimum speed of at least 65 words per minute with a 96% accuracy rate. Knowledge of various computer applications including, but not limited to: word processing, transcription media, email and internet software. Must be a highly motivated person who can accomplish a variety of tasks, while maintaining confidentiality with minimal supervision.

Approximately 20 hours per week to transcribe minimum of 280 dictated minutes. Some weekends and evenings.
REQUIRES: Ability to meet minimum productivity standard of 14 minutes of dictation transcribed per hour. Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy & physiology, diagnostic tests, radiology, pharmacology. Excellent written communication skills including English usage, grammar, punctuation, abbreviations, and medical format/style. Ability to understand diverse accents and dictation styles. PC skills including word processing, use of canned text templates, work expander, spell-check.

Ability to work independently in home office with minimal supervision.