Medical Transcription Quality Assurance Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Iowa.

📋 Description

• Daily review of transcribed reports to ensure completeness and accuracy.

• Make necessary corrections or fill in any gaps.

• Forward reports to Scanning for indexing into patients’ electronic medical records (EMRs).

• Conduct periodic reviews of providers’ transcribed reports against the actual dictation.

• Utilize industry-specific standards from current resources and references.

• Randomly select transcribed or edited reports for review through a standardized selection process.

• Provide consistent and timely feedback to the lead and/or manager.

• Assist in eliminating recurring errors, enhancing skills, and mentoring medical transcriptionists/editors.

• Identify, interpret, and assess inconsistencies, discrepancies, and inaccuracies in medical dictation.

• Correct, clarify, and/or report dictation issues as needed.

• Support quality documentation and contribute to procedures, training, and resources.

• Develop policies and procedures that enhance the efficiency of the transcription department.

⛳️ Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED is required.

• Knowledge of medical terminology is essential.

• Minimum of one year of previous experience as a transcriptionist in the medical field is required.

• Medical Transcription Certification is preferred but not mandatory.

• Preferred medical transcription education or qualifying degree/experience.

• Experience in orthopedics is preferred.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel is necessary.

• Advanced understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, disease processes, signs and symptoms, medications, and laboratory values.

• Comprehensive knowledge of medical transcription guidelines, including The AAMT Book of Style for Medical Transcription and transcription practices.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including grammar, punctuation, and style.

• Strong acoustical skills are required.

• Familiarity with medico-legal implications and risk management responsibilities concerning healthcare records.

• Ability to ensure adherence to local, state, and federal regulations.

• Capacity to comprehend diverse accents, dialects, and varying dictation styles.

• Proficient in referencing, researching, reporting, tracking, and monitoring.

• Capability to multitask amidst multiple priorities and deadlines.

• Ability to work independently with little to no supervision.

• Competence in operating computers, various software applications, transcription equipment, and other necessary tools.

• Ability to accept voice/text files in various formats and utilize word-processing software.

• Strong organizational skills for effective file management.

• Mathematical skills, including calculations and statistics, are required.

• Candidates who receive a conditional offer must undergo a criminal background check, education verification, reference checks, and an initial TB test.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary.

• Health insurance coverage.

• Dental insurance options.

• 160 hours of paid time off within a full year.

• Paid holidays.

• 401(k) plan with company matching.

• Profit-sharing opportunities.

• Employee discounts available.

• Access to a state-of-the-art facility with the latest medical technology.

• Collaborative team environment.

• Opportunities for career advancement.

• Continuous learning and development opportunities.