TRANSCRIPTIONIST

Community Healthcare System; Munster (IN); Remote; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Wellness program with free screenings

HSA/Dependent Care Spending Accounts

Retirement savings plan

Life insurance

Disability income protection

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Fitness center discount program

Tuition assistance and career developm

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Community Healthcare System is seeking a part-time Medical Transcriptionist for remote evening shifts from 2:30 to 11:00 PM. You will accurately transcribe medical and dental dictations using our digital system and support the creation of reports for the medical record.

Training duties and handling inquiries about dictated reports are also part of the role. The position emphasizes accuracy, familiarity with medical terminology, and the ability to work independently while contributing to a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Medical terminology coursework completed and dictating equipment experience preferred.
• Typing speed 60 wpm required.
• Strong proofreading, editing, grammar and spelling skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Transcribe medical and dental dictations accurately using the digital console.
• Prioritize transcription from Ancillary Departments (Neurodiagnostics, Cardiology, Radiology).
• Ensure reports become part of the legal medical record.
• Assist with training new employees.
• Handle inquiries related to dictated reports and provide summaries.

Skills

Typing 60 wpm

Proofreading

Communication skills

Medical terminology knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical terminology coursework

Job description

Part-Time Evenings 2:30 to 11 PM
Rotating Holiday - 2 per year
Rotating Weekend - every 3rd weekend

Remote

Position Summary:

Accurately transcribe all medical/surgical dictation of the medical and dental staff from the digital dictation system using a console for system control also utilizing word processing. Accurately transcribe medical dictation received from the Ancillary Departments such as Neurodiagnostics, Cardiology, and Radiology on a priority basis. All reports transcribed become part of the legal medical record. Assist with training new employees. Handle all inquiries related to dictated reports. Provide a general overview and summary of the position.

Education/Experience:

• High school graduate or equivalent is required.
• Transcription coursework including completion of a certified medical terminology course, word processing and dictating equipment experience is required.
• At least one year of medical transcription experience in a hospital setting transcribing the four basic report types is preferred.
• A broad knowledge of surgical, medical, pharmaceutical and radiographic terminology is helpful.
• A typing speed of 60 wpm required.
• Strong proofreading, editing, grammar and spelling skills, the ability to use reference books, and excellent communication skills are essential.

Our comprehensive benefits program includes, but is not limited to:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Wellness program, including free screenings
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HSA)
• Retirement savings plan
• Life insurance
• Disability income protection
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fitness center discount program
• Tuition assistance and career development
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Reward and recognition programs
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