Medical Transcriptionist

POSITION TITLE:

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTIONIST

CLOSING DATE:

LOCATIONS:

King Edward Main Lab

100-830 King Edward Street

CLASSIFICATION:

Casual

DEPARTMENT:

Histology

COMPENSATION:

Non-union

WORKING SCHEDULE:

Monday to Saturday

Responsibilities:

• Preparing consultation reports for Pathologists and maintaining records of incoming and outgoing reports
• Maintaining metrics such as turn-around-time audits, monthly report totals, report tracking time audits and other specialized reports
• Administrative duties such as updating manuals, policies and procedures and preparing business documents such as minutes, memos, letters and labels
• Assisting the Pathologists and department head with special projects and surgical pathology QA program work
• Other duties as required

SKILLED KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge

• Completion of a Medical Office Administration training program with previous experience in medical terminology and transcription
• Demonstrated ability to data enter 40 WPM with 80% accuracy
• Advanced ability to proof-read, identify and correct errors

Social Processing Skills

• Ability to function in a fast-paced environment & take instruction from senior staff/ supervisor/ manager.
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a team environment is essential.
• Attention to detail is essential.
• Organizational skills are essential.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience in word processing preferred.
• Ability to work independently and within a group environment & be reliable/accountable for duties assigned.