Medical Transcriptionist

Job Title: Medical Transcriptionist - Administrative

Location: New York, NY 10065

Pay Range: $25.00/hr to $30.00/hr

Shift: Days (Monday-Friday) 9am - 5pm

Duration: 11 weeks contract

Duties:

• Listening to the recorded dictation of physicians and other healthcare professionals.
• Using specialized transcription equipment such as headsets and foot pedals.
• Editing and correcting medical dictation performed by speech recognition software.
• Converting transcribed diagnostic test results, procedures, and consultation notes into applicable report formats.
• Ensuring uncompromised patient care by transcribing fast and accurately, as well as performing thorough editing.
• Typing out the full forms of medical abbreviations and acronyms, as well as the formal versions of medical jargon.
• Identifying and following up on inconsistencies, errors, and missing information within a transcribed report.
• Submitting transcriptions to healthcare professionals for their approval in a timely manner.
• Performing additional tasks such as following up and revising patient history, as well as entering medical reports into electronic health records systems.
• Protecting patient confidentiality and adhering to legal requirements.

Skills Required:

• 2-3 years of experience as a medical transcriptionist, or similar.
• Ability to transcribe accurately and maintain a minimum typing speed of 65 words per minute.
• In-depth knowledge of medical terminology and jargon, as well as editing practice.
• Keen attention to detail in order not to compromise patient care.
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and meet legal requirements.
• Exceptional written communication skills and knowledge of medical record formats.

Education, Certificates & Licenses Required:

• High School graduate/GED.

Benefits:

Pride Health offers eligible employee`s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental & vision plans), supplemental coverage (accidental insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support auto, home insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Thanks and Regards,

Ruchita Jagdale

Senior Associate

(609) 301-0513

ruchita.jagdale@pride-health.com