Medical Transcriptionist

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

📋 Description

• Listen to recorded dictations from physicians and other healthcare professionals.

• Utilize specialized transcription equipment such as headsets and foot pedals.

• Edit and refine medical dictations produced by speech recognition software.

• Transform transcribed diagnostic test results, procedures, and consultation notes into appropriate report formats.

• Transcribe swiftly and accurately while performing comprehensive editing to enhance patient care.

• Type full forms of medical abbreviations, acronyms, and medical terminology.

• Identify and address inconsistencies, errors, and missing information in transcribed reports.

• Submit transcriptions to healthcare professionals for prompt approval.

• Follow up on and revise patient histories as necessary.

• Enter medical reports into electronic health records.

• Safeguard patient confidentiality and comply with legal requirements.

⛳️ Requirements

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong interpersonal skills.

• Excellent organizational abilities.

• Detail-oriented approach.

• Maintain professionalism at all times.

• Fulfill training and continuing education requirements.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment with expectations for quick and responsive answers, solutions, and actions.

• Comply with company policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.

• Proficient in Electronic Health Record systems.

• Capable of transcribing accurately and maintaining a minimum typing speed of 65 words per minute.

• Extensive knowledge of medical terminology and jargon, along with editing practices.

• Reliable transportation is necessary.

• Ability to sit, squat, bend, and twist frequently.

• High School Diploma is required.

• A minimum of 10 years of experience as a medical transcriptionist or in a similar role.

• Dental experience is preferred.

• Familiarity with specialized transcription equipment and voice recognition software.

• Valid Driver's License is mandatory.

🏝️ Benefits

• 14 days of paid time off per year (prorated to hire date); available after 90 days.

• Additional PTO days based on time in position.

• 6 paid holidays each year.

• Personal Time: 12 hours of unpaid time per six-month period, not to exceed 3 hours per request.

• Bereavement Leave: 1-5 days paid, depending on the relationship to the deceased.

• Employee Assistance Program through Paychex Flex with $0 visit fees to Teladoc, GoodRx pharmacy discounts, Law Assure and Legal Access, and retail discounts; available immediately upon hire.

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision).

• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA).

• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D).

• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays).

• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity).

• Short Term & Long Term Disability.

• Training & Development opportunities.

• Work From Home options.

• Wellness Resources available.

• Stock Option Plan.