What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Records Transcriptionist - Cardiology position at UAB Medicine?
Position Description
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Location: Tinsley Harrison Tower
Benefits include: 100% tuition assistance, wellness initiatives, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligible employer, plus more. In addition to our many benefits and perks, UAB Medicine provides a variety of resources to support employees both personally and professionally.
Transcribes medical documents within various medical specialties, which may include history and physicals, letters, clinic notes, diagnostic and operative notes. Cross trained to assist with front office duties as necessary.
Position Requirements
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Required: High school diploma or equivalent. Minimum of one year related experience in a health care setting or graduate of a transcription program. Must type 55 WPM and possess excellent grammar and spelling skills. Working knowledge of medical terminology is required.
Preferred: One year experience working in the cardiology setting.
License, Certification And/Or Registration
Required: None
Preferred: N/A
Traits & Skills
Must be self-directed / self-motivated; must have good communication and interpersonal skills. Must be able to: (1) perform a variety of duties often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure; (2) accept responsibility for the direction, control and planning of an one’s own work; (3) work independently; (4) recognize the rights and responsibilities of patient confidentiality; (5) relate to others in a manner which creates a sense of teamwork and cooperation; (6) communicate effectively with people from every socioeconomic, cultural and educational background; (7) exhibit flexibility and cope effectively in an everchanging, fast-paced healthcare environment; (8) perform effectively when confronted with emergency, critical, unusual or dangerous situations; (9) demonstrate the quality work ethic of doing the right thing the right way; and (10) maintain a customer focus and strive to satisfy the customer's perceived needs.
UA Health Services Foundation (UAHSF) is proud to be an AA/EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled employer.
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Location: Tinsley Harrison Tower
Benefits include: 100% tuition assistance, wellness initiatives, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligible employer, plus more. In addition to our many benefits and perks, UAB Medicine provides a variety of resources to support employees both personally and professionally.
Transcribes medical documents within various medical specialties, which may include history and physicals, letters, clinic notes, diagnostic and operative notes. Cross trained to assist with front office duties as necessary.
Position Requirements
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Required: High school diploma or equivalent. Minimum of one year related experience in a health care setting or graduate of a transcription program. Must type 55 WPM and possess excellent grammar and spelling skills. Working knowledge of medical terminology is required.
Preferred: One year experience working in the cardiology setting.
License, Certification And/Or Registration
Required: None
Preferred: N/A
Traits & Skills
Must be self-directed / self-motivated; must have good communication and interpersonal skills. Must be able to: (1) perform a variety of duties often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure; (2) accept responsibility for the direction, control and planning of an one’s own work; (3) work independently; (4) recognize the rights and responsibilities of patient confidentiality; (5) relate to others in a manner which creates a sense of teamwork and cooperation; (6) communicate effectively with people from every socioeconomic, cultural and educational background; (7) exhibit flexibility and cope effectively in an everchanging, fast-paced healthcare environment; (8) perform effectively when confronted with emergency, critical, unusual or dangerous situations; (9) demonstrate the quality work ethic of doing the right thing the right way; and (10) maintain a customer focus and strive to satisfy the customer's perceived needs.
UA Health Services Foundation (UAHSF) is proud to be an AA/EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled employer.
