Medical Transcriptionist

Reem Hospital; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 78,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Reem Hospital in Abu Dhabi seeks a meticulous Medical Transcriptionist to ensure accurate and timely transcription of medical reports and physician dictations. You will work with EMR systems to maintain high-quality documentation while upholding strict confidentiality.

The role requires a Diploma or Bachelor’s in Medical Transcription or related field and a minimum of 2 years of experience. English proficiency is essential, and Arabic is advantageous in a fast-paced healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Medical Transcription, Health Information Management, Healthcare Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in medical transcription in healthcare setting.
• Excellent typing speed and accuracy.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and clinical procedures.
• Proficiency in English; Arabic language skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Transcribe medical dictations including charts, notes, discharge summaries, operative reports, and diagnostic reports.
• Review and edit transcripts for accuracy, grammar, terminology, and formatting.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies and confidentiality standards.
• Interpret medical terminology and abbreviations accurately.
• Collaborate with physicians and staff to clarify unclear dictations.
• Maintain efficient turnaround times while ensuring high-quality documentation.
• Utilize EMR systems and transcription software effectively.
• Support documentation needs and record management activities as required.

Skills

Medical terminology

Typing speed and accuracy

English proficiency

Confidentiality

Independent work

Arabic language advantage

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's in Medical Transcription / Health Information Management / Healthcare Administration

Tools

EMR systems

Transcription software

Job description

A leading healthcare institution in Abu Dhabi is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Medical Transcriptionist to join its team. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring the accurate and timely transcription of medical reports, clinical documentation, and physician dictations while maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality and quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Transcribe medical dictations including consultation notes, discharge summaries, operative reports, medical histories, referral letters, and diagnostic reports.
• Review and edit transcribed documents for accuracy, grammar, terminology, and formatting.
• Ensure all medical records and documentation comply with hospital policies, regulatory requirements, and confidentiality standards.
• Interpret medical terminology, abbreviations, and clinical language accurately.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to clarify unclear dictations when required.
• Maintain efficient turnaround times while ensuring high-quality documentation.
• Utilize electronic medical record (EMR) systems and transcription software effectively.
• Support departmental documentation needs and assist with record management activities as required.

Requirements

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Medical Transcription, Health Information Management, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in medical transcription within a hospital, clinic, or healthcare setting.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and clinical procedures.
• Excellent typing speed and accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and electronic medical records systems.
• Strong command of English, both written and verbal. Arabic language skills will be an advantage.
• High attention to detail and commitment to maintaining confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in an acute care hospital environment.
• Familiarity with healthcare accreditation standards and medical documentation requirements in the UAE.
• Experience using speech recognition and transcription technologies.