Medical Transcriptionist

Responsibilities:

• Preparing consultation reports for Pathologists and maintaining records of incoming and outgoing reports
• Maintaining metrics such as turn-around-time audits, monthly report totals, report tracking time audits and other specialized reports
• Administrative duties such as updating manuals, policies and procedures and preparing business documents such as minutes, memos, letters and labels
• Assisting the Pathologists and department head with special projects and surgical pathology QA program work
• Other duties as required

SKILLED KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge

• Completion of a Medical Office Administration training program with previous experience in medical terminology and transcription
• Demonstrated ability to data enter 40 WPM with 80% accuracy
• Advanced ability to proof-read, identify and correct errors

Social Processing Skills

• Ability to function in a fast-paced environment & take instruction from senior staff/ supervisor/ manager.
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a team environment is essential.
• Attention to detail is essential.
• Organizational skills are essential.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience in word processing preferred.
• Ability to work independently and within a group environment & be reliable/accountable for duties assigned.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.