Medical Transcriptionist -Repost

Position Overview

Working as a member of the Regional Medical Transcription team under the leadership of the Manager or designate of the Regional Transcription Services, the incumbent is responsible for creating accurate and timely patient care reports by transcribing medical dictation from clinical providers.  

Experience

• The following experience is required:
  • Transcribing medical dictation in a production environment without reference to hard copy source documents (i.e. health record).
  • Aptitude for understanding dictation by individuals for whom English is a second. language; e.g. dictation with strong accents, rapid speech, unusual phraseology.
  • Working with confidential personal health information and the ability to understand and apply key principles of privacy legislation as stated in regional policies. 
  • Working knowledge of dictation/transcription systems, printers and fax technology.
  • Working in an automated transcription environment with a pool of transcription staff.
  • Working knowledge of Electronic Patient Record. 
  • Working with voice recognition software.   
     

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Complete high school education, Manitoba standards required.
• Successful completion of a recognized medical transcriptionist training program required.
• A combination of education and experience may be considered.
   

Qualifications and Skills

• The following special training is required and competency levels will be demonstrated through skill tests:
  • Typing/keyboarding skills of 70-80 words per minute.
  • Proficiency using Microsoft Word.
  • Advanced knowledge of medical terminology including anatomy, physiology, disease processes, pharmacology, laboratory values, signs and symptoms. 
  • Excellent command of the English language (oral and written) including superior spelling, grammar and punctuation skills.
  • Proficiency with e-mail systems for departmental communications.
  • Proficiency working in an electronic environment which may include shared folders, remote servers, multiple systems open a one time as well as multiple screens.      
• The following is required:
  • Good interpersonal skills.
  • Good communication skills.

Physical Requirements

• Periods of prolonged use of computer monitor, keyboard, foot pedal and ear phones.
• Long periods of sitting.