What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant III-Transcriptionist position at UnityPoint Health?
- Area of Interest: Patient Services
- FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0
- Department: Laboratory - General- Logan
- Shift: 0400-1230, 0600-1430
- Job ID: 180616
Medical Assistant III/Transcriptionist
UnityPoint Health – Allen Lab
Shift: Full-time; 4 AM – 1230 PM, 6 AM – 230 PM
Benefits Eligible
The Medical Assistant III-Pathology Secretary/Transcriptionist is responsible for transcribing all surgical reports and autopsy reports from the Pathologists, assisting outpatients and clients, answering phones, computer order entry and registration, filing, specimen receiving, typing, faxing , copying and keeping the office space in lab and/or Pathology organized. The Med III staff work under the direction of the Pathologists and Lab Management.
Why UnityPoint Health?
At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.
Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:
- Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
- Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
- Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.
And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.
Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.
Responsibilities
- Transcribes and types all Pathology surgical, autopsy and miscellaneous reports
- Answers phone and provides customer service for pathology and/or main lab offices
- Sends copies of reports to providers and clients
- Orders and registers laboratory specimens
- Reviews lab orders for accuracy
- Maintains records of slides/blocks sent for consultation
- Other clerical duties as assigned
- Maintains schedules of frozen sections and notifies pathologists of scheduled cases
- Packages and sends specimen blocks and slides for consultation
- Reviews incoming specimens for order accuracy
Education:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Courses or degree in medical assisting or medical transcription preferred
- Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.
- 6-12 months experience medical secretary experience
- Previous medical transcription preferred
- Must be able to read, write and speak English
- Must possess skilled computer basis and knowledge using word processing, spreadsheet, email and web browser