Medical Transcriptionist

Interlake-Eastern RHA; Selkirk; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority is seeking a Medical Transcriptionist at Selkirk Regional Health Centre on a casual relief basis. The role involves accurate transcription of medical information using approved templates and distribution of transcribed reports to care providers to support patient care.

Applicants should have a recognized Medical Transcription Certification, excellent 80 wpm typing, outstanding writing skills, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Recognized Medical Transcription Certified Course.
• Excellent writing skills; including proper spelling, grammar and punctuation
• Must be proficient with basic computer skills
• Minimum two (2) years’ experience working in a health care setting preferred
• Experience working in a medical transcription application
• Excellent keyboarding skills with a minimum of 80 wpm.
• Demonstrated effective communication skills
• Ability to effectively work in a team environment
• Must be able to work independently
• Satisfactory employment record.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the accurate, concise and timely transcription of medical information utilizing approved templates to ensure consistent and professional generation of medical documents.
• Distribute transcribed reports to specified health care providers for continued patient care.
• Contribute to the maintenance, completeness and accuracy of the patient health record, while maintaining confidentiality.

Skills

Writing skills

80 wpm typing

Communication

Team player

Independent worker

Computer skills

Healthcare experience

Transcription software

Education

Medical Transcription Certification

Tools

Medical transcription software

Job description

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority

Our Vision
We will be recognized as a trusted health-care partner, providing sustainable, accessible, integrated, evidence-based care to improve health status and outcomes in all of our communities and achieve health equity across the region.

Our Mission
We work in partnership with all stakeholders, contributing to the health and well-being of our communities, by providing timely access to reliable care in a culturally safe manner that respects diversity.

Our Values
Always with compassion, Success in collaboration, Accountability in everything we do, Acting with integrity, Respectful of each other

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority

Our Vision
We will be recognized as a trusted health-care partner, providing sustainable, accessible, integrated, evidence-based care to improve health status and outcomes in all of our communities and achieve health equity across the region.

Our Mission
We work in partnership with all stakeholders, contributing to the health and well-being of our communities, by providing timely access to reliable care in a culturally safe manner that respects diversity.

Our Values
Always with compassion, Success in collaboration, Accountability in everything we do, Acting with integrity, Respectful of each other

Collaboration | Accessibility | Respect | Excellence | Innovation | Quality Customer Service

Medical Transcriptionist
Sel MedTrans HlthInfo_99

Closing Date: 12/01/2026

Facility / Site:
Selkirk Regional Health Centre

Posting Type: Casual Relief

Position Type: Casual

Hours of Work: Days

Term Dates: -

FTE: 0

Union Group: MGEU - Facility Support

Wage / Salary: $18.582 - $21.541

Position Summary:Responsible for the accurate, concise and timely transcription of medical information utilizing approved templates to ensure consistent and professional generation of medical documents. This position is also responsible for the distribution of transcribed reports to specified health care providers for continued patient care and contributes to the overall maintenance, completeness and accuracy of the patient health record. While maintaining confidentiality in all matters relating to clients, staff and the organization, the incumbent works co-operatively in a matrix structure to support the functions of Health Information Services. The position of Medical Transcriptionist functions in a manner consistent with, and supports the mission, vision and values of the Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority.

Qualifications:

• Completion of a Recognized Medical Transcription Certified Course.
  
• Excellent writing skills; including proper spelling, grammar and punctuation
• Must be proficient with basic computer skills
• Minimum two (2) years’ experience working in a health care setting preferred
• Experience working in a medical transcription application
  
• Excellent keyboarding skills with a minimum of 80 wpm.
• Demonstrated effective communication skills
• Ability to effectively work in a team environment
• Must be able to work independently
• Satisfactory employment record.

Internal applicants must include a current resume with application uponchange of department, site, program and or classification.

As a condition of employment, all successful applicants will be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check (with vulnerable sector screening), adult abuse and child abuse registry checks prior to commencing employment.

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people at all levels within our workforce. We encourage successful Indigenous individuals to self-declare by completing a voluntary self-declaration as part of the application process.

Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to communicate in more than one language would be considered an asset. Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authorityvalues and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. Accessibility a ccommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

All health care workers are required to be immunized as a condition of employment in accordance with the Interlake-Eastern RHA Policy (GA-13-P-110 Required Immunizations for Health Care Workers).

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority delivers health-care services on First Nation Treaty Territories 1, 2, 3 and 5 and on the homeland of the Métis Nation.We respect that First Nations treaties were made on these territories, acknowledge harms and mistakes, and we dedicate ourselves to collaborate in partnership with First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in the spirit of reconciliation.