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St. Bernards Healthcare; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Bernards Healthcare in Jonesboro, AR is seeking a Medical Transcriptionist to accurately transcribe physicians' orders under the supervision of a licensed nurse. The role involves performing clerical and non-nursing duties and acting as an information coordinator for a nursing unit.

Incumbents should be comfortable with overtime and call-back as required by the hospital. A strong command of medical terminology and grammar is essential to ensure precise documentation and patient safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; medical terminology course within 6 months or during employment.
• 4-week orientation and preceptorship provide hospital policies and procedures knowledge.
• Ability to understand physicians' orders and transcribe accurately.

Responsibilities

• Transcribe physicians' orders accurately under licensed nurse supervision.
• Perform clerical and non-nursing duties and coordinate information for the nursing unit.
• Overtime and on-call may be required.

Skills

Grammar proficiency

Medical terminology

Written communication

Basic math

Job description

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.