What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Transcriptionist Secretary position at PathGroup?
JOB SUMMARY:
Perform various functions in the lab to include transcribing surgical pathology and cytology reports, data entry, answering telephones, mail distribution, typing correspondence for pathologists and assisting pathologists with secretarial functions.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Perform data entry, answer telephones and direct calls to appropriate personnel and communicate with clients, as necessary.
- Prepare and send slides requested by other Pathology departments and file slides and paperwork.
- Transcribe gross, microscopic, diagnostic, surgical pathology, autopsy, and cytology reports; type general correspondence for Pathologists.
- Routine clerical duties including filing, faxing, receiving and distributing mail, prepare billing copies, etc.
- Operate office equipment, such as voice mail messaging systems, and use word processing, spreadsheet, or other software applications to prepare reports, letters, case histories, or medical records.
- Perform various clerical or administrative functions, such as ordering and maintaining an inventory of supplies.
- Abide by all regulatory, company and departmental regulations, policies and procedures, including the Corporate Compliance Program.
- Must be familiar with and abide by the Corporate Compliance Program and all corporate policies, including the Privacy and Security policies.
Qualifications:
EDUCATION & LICENSURE:
- High School Diploma or GED is required.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Six months to one year of prior job-related experience is required.