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St.-Bernards-Healthcare; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

St.-Bernards-Healthcare in Jonesboro, AR is seeking a transcriptionist to support nursing units by accurately transcribing physicians’ orders under the supervision of a licensed nurse. The role includes clerical tasks and serving as an information coordinator for the unit.

Incumbents should be prepared for overtime and callback as required by the hospital. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, with medical terminology proficiency or completion within six months desirable.

Qualifications

• Skills and proficiency in oral and written grammar, spelling, punctuation, and basic mathematics as acquired through official completion of high school or its equivalent.
• Must show proficiency in medical terminology or complete course within 6 months or employment.

Responsibilities

• Transcription of physicians’ orders under the supervision of the licensed nurse.
• Performance of clerical and non-nursing duties.
• Acts as information coordinator for a nursing unit.
• Overtime and call back as required by the hospital.

Skills

Grammar & spelling

Medical terminology

Basic mathematics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical terminology course

Job description

Minimum Age Requirement: 18 years of age or older

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education

Skills and proficiency in oral and written grammar, spelling, punctuation, and basic mathematics as acquired through official completion of high school or its equivalent. Must show proficiency in medical terminology or complete course within 6 months or employment.

Experience

Knowledge of job content and requirements as acquired by on-the-job training and knowledge of hospital and departmental policies and procedures as acquired through 4-week orientation and preceptorship.

Physical

Normal hospital environment. Continuous exposure to biological hazards. Frequent exposure to fumes and odors. Close eye work; hearing of normal and soft tones; distinguish smells; distinguish temperatures by touch and proximity. Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, and reaching. Lifting up to 50lbs. Carrying up to 40lbs. Pushing/pulling up to 250lbs.

This is a safety sensitive position. Please see the St. Bernards Substance Abuse Policy for further information.

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for the transcription of physicians’ orders under the supervision of the licensed nurse, performance of clerical and non-nursing duties, and acts as information coordinator for a nursing unit. Incumbents are subject to overtime and call back as required by the hospital.