[Hiring] Medical Transcriptionist @Clinpath Diagnostics

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Role Description

A Medical Transcriptionist is responsible for listening to the dictation of voice recordings from medical providers and typing the recordings into the laboratory information system in a timely manner. These dictations will become a permanent patient record and may include:

  • Specimen gross description
  • Specimen microscopic description
  • Pathologist diagnosis

Transcription duties may also include any general purpose correspondence such as pathology consultation letters. Transcription is also responsible for auditing patient demographic information and making any necessary corrections.

This position is primarily an off-site location or work-from-home position.

Employees are responsible for following all Company policies and procedures, including adherence to CPD’s Work at Home Policy and regulatory standards such as HIPAA, CAP, and OSHA.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Level I: less than 3 years of relevant work experience
  • Level II: 4-7 years of relevant work experience
  • Level III: 8+ years of relevant work experience

Requirements

  • Proficient in basic computer skills
  • Detailed proofreading skills for auditing patient information
  • Familiar with proper grammar, spelling, and sentence structure
  • In-depth knowledge of medical terms and medical language
  • Familiar with transcription equipment including computers and software programs
  • Attention to detail for quality assurance and precision
  • Maintain strict adherence to patient confidentiality
  • Able to work with minimal supervision; ability to self-direct

Company Description

Clin-Path provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, and gender identity. Clin-Path complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

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