Job Description

Summary

The position will focus on ensuring that physician's dictations are completed correctly and


promptly. Will also be responsible for sending back completed reports that need amended.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following . Other duties may be assigned


as needed.

• Interprets dictation by physicians and other healthcare professionals in order to assist with the


medical dictation with editing and clarification the transcribe reports.

• Recognizes and removes all discrepancies present in the medical dictation in order to create a


flawless transcribed radiology report.

• Ensuring that the final draft consists all-important details of clinic and patient information


thereby preparing a fully-fledged report

• Knowledge of operating dictation and transcription equipment (Powerscribe) and


troubleshoot problems.

• Acts as a communication link between medical transcriptionists and dictation originators,


creating a path for two-way feedback

• Maintains systems security

• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education / Experience/Knowledge & Skill

• Minimum of one-year work experience, preferably in a medical office setting.


Knowledge of medical terminology a must. Must have computer and phone


experience.

• High school graduate or GED preferred.

• Proficient in computer software and excellent typing skills.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Previous working experience in customer service, preferably in a medical setting.

• Knowledge of customer service concepts and company policies including safety,


privacy and HIPAA.

• Problem solving techniques and skills.

• Proficient in computer software and excellent typing skills with accuracy and


attention to detail.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Problem solving techniques and skills.

• Able to communicate clearly to establish cooperative relationships with


radiologists and team members.

• Knowledge of medical terminology and spelling of correct medical terms and


abbreviations.

• Advanced use of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint,


Outlook) and internet resources.

• Prefer three (3) years' experience as a medical language specialist who can


interpret dictation by physicians and other healthcare professionals.

• Current designation of Certified Medical Transcriptionist (CMT) or Certified


Healthcare Documentation Specialist (CDHS) from AHDI is preferred.

Job Tags

Work experience placement, Work at office,

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