MEDICAL TRANSCRIBER

California Department of State Hospitals; Napa (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Department of State Hospitals - Napa seeks a full-time Medical Transcriber (HIMD) to join the Health Information Management Department. This entry and journey-level position transcribes dictation from medical reports and records, assisting with medical histories, operative reports, and discharge summaries for inclusion in patient records.

Based in Napa County, the role is in-office with no telework; permanent, full-time status and a pathway to progression within the HIMD.

Responsibilities

• Transcribe dictation from medical reports and records.
• Assist with medical histories, discharge summaries, and operative reports.
• Maintain accurate, confidential medical records for transmission to physicians.

Job description

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-528515

Position #(s): 480-521-1177-011

Working Title: Medical Transcriber (HIMD)

Classification: MEDICAL TRANSCRIBER

$3,689.00 - $4,623.00 T

Effective July 1,2025, state employees are subject to temporary salary reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program(PLP) accruals. For additional inofrmation please visit Human Resources Manual - CalHR

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions: 1

Work Location: Napa County

Telework: In Office

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Facility: Department of State Hospitals - Napa

Job Description And Duties

The Department of State Hospitals-Napa, Health Information Management Department is accepting applications for a full-time, permanent Medical Transcriber.

This is the entry and first journey level in this series. Under general direction of the Senior Medical Transcriber and the HIMD Director, the incumbent will serve in a clerical pool to transcribe dictation from a variety of difficult medical correspondence records, and reports such as: x-ray, laboratory, and therapeutic procedure and autopsy reports; medical histories, diagnostic workups, physical examinations, admissions and discharge summaries, operative reports, medical consultations, psychiatric and psychological reports, and clerical resumes for inclusion in medical records and for transmission to physicians. Positions may also perform in a secretarial capacity to receive and screen a variety of telephone calls and visitors; answer (within limits of confidentiality laws) inquiries concerning the progress of medical cases; and set up and maintain medical files. Other duties as assigned.

Applications may be screened and only the most qualified candidates will be invited for an interview.

Those interested in obtaining employment with the California Department of State Hospitals - Napa must apply and compete through the State recruitment process. Applicants who successfully pass the examination will be placed on an eligibility list used to recruit for positions.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Department Information

Founded in 1875, Napa State Hospital is the only state hospital in Northern California for persons struggling with severe mental illness. Classified as a low to moderate security facility, the hospital has a bed capacity to treat up to 1,362 patients on an attractive campus with treatment units located on 138 acres. Staff is dedicated and committed to delivering high quality, cost-effective, professional services and specialized programs in an environment that promotes continuous improvements in treatment for individuals with mental disabilities.

Department Website: https://www.dsh.ca.gov