Medical Transcriptionist

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

📋 Description

• Listen to recorded dictation from healthcare professionals, including physicians.

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

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

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

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

• Expand medical abbreviations and acronyms, and formalize medical terminology.

• Detect and follow up on inconsistencies, errors, and missing details in transcribed reports.

• Submit transcriptions to healthcare professionals for prompt approval.

• Revise and update patient history as needed.

• Input medical reports into electronic health records.

• Safeguard patient confidentiality and comply with legal standards.

⛳️ Requirements

• Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities.

• Strong interpersonal skills.

• Excellent organizational capabilities.

• Highly detail-oriented.

• Maintain professionalism consistently.

• Fulfill training and continuing education obligations.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with expectations for quick and effective responses, solutions, and actions.

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

• Proficiency in Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems.

• Capability to transcribe accurately with a minimum typing speed of 65 words per minute.

• Comprehensive understanding of medical terminology and editing practices.

• Reliable means of transportation.

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

• High School Diploma is required.

• 3–5 years of experience as a medical transcriptionist or in a comparable role.

• Familiarity with specialized transcription equipment and voice recognition software.

• Valid driver's license.

🏝️ Benefits

• Uniform allowance of $82.50.

• 8.5 days of paid time off per year, prorated to hire date, available after 90 days.

• Additional PTO days for tenure in position.

• 6 paid holidays each year.

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

• Paid bereavement leave ranging from 1–5 days, depending on the relationship to the deceased.

• Employee Assistance Program provided through Paychex Flex.

• $0 visit fees for Teladoc services.

• Discounts available at pharmacies through GoodRx.

• Access to Law Assure and Legal Access.

• Retail discounts available.

• Benefits for the Employee Assistance Program are available immediately upon hire.

• Opportunities for continuing education through approved seminars and classes.