Medical Transcriptionist

- Take and transcribe dictation and type reports, records, patient histories, surgical procedure documents and miscellaneous correspondence from rough drafts, corrected copy, dictated notes or transcribing machine recordings; compile and type special medical reports; proofread medical reports to ensure accuracy and completeness. Produce work within the required timeframe. Initiate and maintain confidential medical files and records. Ability to operate word processing equipment, dictation and transcription equipment, and other equipment as specified. Edit as necessary and return reports in either printed or electronic form to the dictator for review and signature, or correction. Perform data entry and data retrieval services, providing data for inclusion in medical records and for transmission to physicians. Produce medical reports, radiology reports, laboratory reports, correspondence, records, patient-care information, statistics, medical research, and administrative material. Transcribe dictation for a variety of medical reports such as patient histories, physical examinations, emergency room visits, operations, chart reviews, consultation, and/or discharge summaries. Set up and maintain medical files and databases, including records such as x-ray, lab, and procedure reports, medical histories, diagnostic workups, admission and discharge summaries, and clinical resumes. Review and edit transcribed reports or dictated material for spelling, grammar, clarity, consistency, and proper medical terminology. Organize and prioritize assigned work, and schedules time to accommodate work demands, turn-around time re wiremen’s, and commitments. Serve as a race tiniest as and when required. Ensure the department has an adequate supply of stationary items at all times. Answer tele phone calls and deals with subse went actions from the call.

- Knowledge of medical transcription guidelines and practices.

- Microsoft Office Computer Skills.

- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.