UIC - 5 EAST - WEEKENDS

St. Bernards Healthcare; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Bernards Healthcare in Jonesboro, AR, seeks a dedicated Medical Transcriptionist to transcribe physicians’ orders under licensed nurse supervision, perform clerical and non-nursing duties, and serve as information coordinator for a nursing unit.

This is a safety sensitive role with overtime and call-back as required; requires high school diploma or equivalent, proficiency in medical terminology, and the ability to work in a hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in medical terminology or completion of related course within 6 months or employment.
• Ability to accurately transcribe physicians’ orders under supervision.
• Clerical and non-nursing duties may be required.

Responsibilities

• Transcribe physicians’ orders under the supervision of the licensed nurse.
• Perform clerical and non-nursing duties as assigned.
• Act as information coordinator for a nursing unit.

Skills

Grammar and spelling

Punctuation

Basic mathematics

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

• 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

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

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.