Medical Editor

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA); Steinbach; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare authority in Manitoba is seeking a medical editor to produce accurate medical reports from recorded dictations. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a medical environment and proficiency with voice recognition software. This role emphasizes attention to detail and excellent communication skills, with an opportunity to contribute to healthcare delivery in a diverse community.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a medical/healthcare environment.
• 2 years experience with voice recognition software.

Responsibilities

• Listen to recorded dictation and edit transcripts.
• Ensure timely completion of editing.
• Produce accurate medical reports.

Skills

Typing/keyboarding skills of 60 words per minute

Proficiency using office software

Excellent English language skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal and communication skills

Understanding dictation by non-native speakers

Education

Complete high school education

Successful completion of a recognized medical transcriptionist training program

Tools

Voice recognition software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Find your rewarding career in a vibrant and diverse community within Southern Health-Santé Sud. Our organization provides care for people at every point in their lives by partnering with communities to deliver safe, accessible and sustainable person-centered health care. We work in collaboration with First Nations Communities, Francophone, Métis, Mennonite and Hutterite communities, as well as a growing number of immigrants from around the world. Be part of a team rooted in what matters most and join a region that offers a safe, peaceful, beautiful, fulfilling life for you and your family.

Position Overview The medical editor listens to recorded dictation from health care providers using computer software, a headset and foot pedal to type, edit/correct and format automated medical speech recognition transcripts and efficiently produce accurate medical reports. The medical editor will ensure accurate distribution of medical reports and timely completion of editing within established provincial turnaround times and productivity standards. The position functions in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision and values and the policies of Southern Health-Santé Sud.

Responsibilities

• Listen to recorded dictation from health care providers and edit/correct and format transcripts using computer software, headset and foot pedal.
• Ensure accurate distribution of medical reports and timely completion of editing within provincial turnaround times and productivity standards.
• Produce accurate medical reports in a consistent manner aligned with organizational policies.

Experience

• Minimum 2 years’ experience transcribing or editing in a medical/healthcare environment, including applying medical terminology (anatomy, physiology, disease processes, acronyms, pharmaceuticals, laboratory values, surgical procedures and instruments).
• 2 years experience with voice recognition software and use of a headset and foot pedal.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Complete high school education, Manitoba standards required.
• Successful completion of a recognized medical transcriptionist training program.
• A suitable combination of education and experience may be considered.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

Not Applicable

Qualifications And Skills

• Typing/keyboarding skills of 60 words per minute with typing test if required.
• Proficiency using office software and equipment (including Microsoft Office) and Electronic Patient Records.
• Excellent English language skills (oral and written), including superior spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Keen attention to detail and excellent interpersonal and communication skills (including videoconferencing technologies such as Microsoft Teams and email).
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Understand dictation by individuals for whom English is an additional language and manage rapid speech or strong accents.
• Work with confidential personal health information in compliance with privacy legislation.
• Respect for culturally diverse populations; bilingual proficiency may be essential for designated positions. Valid Class 5 driver’s license and vehicle with liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 may be required.

Physical Requirements

• Periods of prolonged use of computer monitor, keyboard and headset.
• May be required to travel independently to other regional facilities.

Additional Information

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process. Southern Health-Santé Sud, in partnership with the Indigenous community, is committed to increasing Indigenous representation in the workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and self-identify in their cover letter/application. Completes and maintains satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. Please include three work-related references from non-relatives who have direct knowledge of current/past performance. We are committed to offering services in English and French in designated areas, and bilingual qualifications may be required for certain positions. Job competitions for union-represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants, and information from the competition file may be provided to the grievor's representative; protected information will be redacted where applicable.