Medical Transcriptionist (Temporary Per Diem)

Kent Hospital; Warwick; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Warwick is seeking a Medical Transcriptionist (Temporary Per Diem) to manage transcription of surgical pathology reports and perform various clerical duties. The ideal candidate will have vocational training and at least one year of relevant experience. Responsibilities include daily transcription, patient coordination, and administrative tasks. This role emphasizes attention to detail in a busy environment.

Qualifications

• Vocational/Technical training and a minimum of one year’s job-related experience or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Performs daily transcription of surgical pathology reports.
• Performs a wide variety of secretarial/clerical duties.
• Correlates patient histories/reference materials.
• Procures and routes patient histological slides/reports.
• Compiles histological slides/reports for consultation.
• Serves as backup for data entry clerk.

Skills

Transcription skills

Secretarial skills

Attention to detail

Education

Vocational/Technical training

Job description

Medical Transcriptionist (Temporary Per Diem)

Responsible for transcription on computer system and distribution of surgical pathology reports.

Responsibilities

• Performs daily transcription of surgical pathology reports.
• Performs a wide variety of secretarial/clerical duties, including heavy phone usage in a busy environment.
• Correlates patient histories/reference materials for Pathology and Cytology Departments.
• Procures and routes patient histological slides/reports for appropriate pathologist/hospital as requested for consultation.
• Compiles histological slides/reports for appropriate pathologist/hospital as requested for consultation.
• Serves as backup for data entry clerk, logging daily specimens on computer.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications and Specifications

Vocational/Technical training and a minimum of one year’s job-related experience or equivalent is required.

Care New England Health System (CNE): and its member institutions—Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group—are trusted organizations fueling the latest advances in medical research, attracting the nation’s top specialty-trained doctors, and honing renowned services and innovative programs to engage in the important discussions people need to have about their health.

Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

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Ethics Statement: Employees conduct themselves in accordance with the ethical standards of the organization, including but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.