Transcriptionist

Powers Health; United States; Remote; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Retirement savings plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

EAP

Job summary

Powers Health is seeking a dedicated Medical Transcriptionist who can accurately transcribe medical and dental dictation from a digital system. The role includes transcribing from departments such as Neurodiagnostics, Cardiology, and Radiology on a priority basis, and assisting with training new staff.

All reports become part of the medical record. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, medical terminology coursework, and at least one year of hospital transcription experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of a certified medical terminology course.
• One year of medical transcription experience preferred.
• Knowledge of medical, surgical, pharmaceutical terms helpful.
• Typing speed 60 wpm required.
• Strong proofreading and communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Transcribe medical/surgical dictation accurately for legal records.
• Handle dictation from Ancillary Departments on priority basis.
• Assist with training of new employees.
• Respond to inquiries about dictated reports.

Skills

Typing speed 60 wpm

Proofreading

Medical terminology

Communication skills

Education

High school graduate

Medical terminology course

Transcription coursework

Tools

Dictation console

Word processing

Job description

Hours/Pay Period: 64

FTE: 0.8

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