Medical Transcriptionist

TN United Kingdom; Cranbrook; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits for a Relief full-time Medical Transcriptionist in a vibrant healthcare setting. This role involves transcribing, interpreting, and editing medical dictation across multiple clinical disciplines, ensuring accuracy and adherence to established standards. Join a supportive team that values work-life balance and offers extensive benefits, including employer-paid training and insurance coverage. This position provides a unique chance to contribute to quality healthcare while enjoying the beautiful surroundings of Cranbrook. If you're passionate about making a difference in healthcare, this is the perfect role for you!

Benefits

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Employer paid training/education opportunities

Employer paid vacation

Employer paid insurance premiums

Extended health & dental coverage

Municipal Pension Plan

Work-life balance

Opportunities for career advancement

Qualifications

• Proficient in transcribing and editing medical dictation.
• Ability to clarify inconsistencies with dictating physicians.

Responsibilities

• Transcribe and edit dictation for health records across various clinical disciplines.
• Perform clerical duties and assist with inquiries regarding job statuses.

Skills

Medical Transcription

Typing Speed (60+ NWPM)

Attention to Detail

Education

Medical Transcription Certificate

One year of related experience

Tools

Transcription Software

Speech Recognition Software

Job description

East Kootenay Regional Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a Relief full-time Medical Transcriptionist to join their team in Cranbrook, B.C.!

This position works rotating days and evenings: 09:00 to 17:00, 13:00 to 21:00.

Days of Work:
Wednesday to Sunday; Evenings Saturday/Sunday every second week.

Days off:
Monday, Tuesday, STAT.

Position end date:
Upon return of incumbent.

What we offer:

• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Employer paid training/education opportunities
• Employer paid vacation
• Employer paid insurance premiums
• Extended health & dental coverage
• Municipal Pension Plan
• Work-life balance
• Opportunities for career advancement

What Will You Work On?
The Medical Transcriptionist transcribes, interprets, and edits dictation for multiple clinical disciplines and diagnostic departments.

Responsibilities:

• Transcribes, interprets, and edits dictation for the health record such as consultations, operative reports, discharge summaries, and diagnostic reports for multiple clinical disciplines using approved transcription and speech recognition software according to established standards and guidelines.
• Ensures content, grammar, punctuation, and format are correct by clarifying inconsistencies with the dictating physician, reviewing reference material, and/or referring to PPL (or designate).
• Carries out assigned duties as per department standards and guidelines, prioritizing tasks accordingly.
• Assists with inquiries regarding the status of jobs or requests for prioritized dictation in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Reviews job performance feedback provided by the Transcription Leadership team and integrates it into work practices.
• Performs clerical duties such as answering telephones, maintaining files and records, typing documents/reports/correspondence, and distributing transcribed reports.
• Participates in continuous quality improvement activities by providing input/feedback to the PPL (or designate) on work procedures and opportunities for process improvement.
• Assists with orienting new staff and/or students by demonstrating work procedures and office equipment/systems.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What should your application include?

• A 5-minute typing test (60+ NWPM) from a recognized institution, completed within the past 48 months (non-supervised tests not accepted).
• A Medical Transcription Certificate.
• Your Resume outlining one year of recent related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• A Cover Letter stating your availability to start in a new position and on-call, casual work (i.e. days of the week).

Come join our team and see why we’re one of the best! Explore our extensive benefits, career growth opportunities, and lifestyle in one of the most beautiful and diverse regions of Canada. Ready to love where you live and work?