Medical Transcriptionist

Dynacare; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Dynacare in Winnipeg is seeking a Medical Transcriptionist for the Histology department. This casual, on-site role involves preparing consultation reports for Pathologists and maintaining records of reports.

Responsibilities include quality audits, updating manuals, supporting the department head on special projects, and more. Working schedule matches lab operations with a casual classification.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Medical Office Administration training program with previous experience in medical terminology and transcription.
• Demonstrated ability to data enter 40 WPM with 80% accuracy.
• Advanced ability to proof-read, identify and correct errors.

Responsibilities

• Preparing consultation reports for Pathologists and maintaining records of incoming and outgoing reports
• Maintaining metrics such as turn-around-time audits, monthly report totals, report tracking time audits and other specialized reports
• Administrative duties such as updating manuals, policies and procedures and preparing business documents such as minutes, memos, letters and labels
• Assisting the Pathologists and department head with special projects and surgical pathology QA program work
• Other duties as required

Skills

Typing 40 WPM

Medical terminology

Proofreading

Data entry

Education

Medical Office Administration diploma

Job description

Position Title: MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTIONIST

Closing Date: November 2, 2026

Locations: King Edward Main Lab 100-830 King Edward Street

Classification: Casual

Department: Histology

Compensation: Non-union

Working Schedule: Monday to Saturday

Responsibilities:

• Preparing consultation reports for Pathologists and maintaining records of incoming and outgoing reports
• Maintaining metrics such as turn-around-time audits, monthly report totals, report tracking time audits and other specialized reports
• Administrative duties such as updating manuals, policies and procedures and preparing business documents such as minutes, memos, letters and labels
• Assisting the Pathologists and department head with special projects and surgical pathology QA program work
• Other duties as required

SKILLED KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge

• Completion of a Medical Office Administration training program with previous experience in medical terminology and transcription
• Demonstrated ability to data enter 40 WPM with 80% accuracy
• Advanced ability to proof-read, identify and correct errors

Social Processing Skills

• Ability to function in a fast-paced environment & take instruction from senior staff/ supervisor/ manager.
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a team environment is essential.
• Attention to detail is essential.
• Organizational skills are essential.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience in word processing preferred.
• Ability to work independently and within a group environment & be reliable/accountable for duties assigned.