What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Transcriptionist position at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center?
Overview
Use transcription equipment including headset, foot pedal, computer, and keyboard to listen to and transcribe physicians and healthcare professional dictations into medical reports and save the reports within an Electronic Health Record.
All Transcriptionist positions are home based.
The transcriptionist must have or obtain high-speed broadband internet connection.
The transcriptionist may be required to come in and work at hospital if issues occur with home computer or home internet provider while on duty.
Responsibilities
Works in medical transcription area and/or from home to transcribe dictation for a variety of medical reports including history and physical, operations, discharge summaries, consultations, diagnostic imaging, progress notes, physical therapy, etc.
Be able to follow guidelines and practices and use designated reference materials.
Review transcribed reports for spelling, grammar, clarity, consistency, and proper medical terminology.
Must have/obtain high-speed broadband internet connection
Must live within a fifty (50) mile radius of the Medical Center.
Qualifications
Experience:
Experience with Microsoft Word and Windows.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Must be able to type accurately at a rate of 60-70 words/minute.
Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English
Knowledgeable of Medical Terminology.