Medical Transcriptionist

Medical Transcriptionist

Labcorp is seeking a Medical Transcriptionist to join our team in Shelton, CT.

Schedule: Monday-Friday (1 Saturday a month), 9:00am-5:30pm

Job Responsibilities:

• Transcribe and dictate grossing and microscopic descriptions of surgical pathology cases comprised of moderately difficult medical terminology.
• Accurate and timely data entry of dictated and/or handwritten pathology cases into the laboratory information system.
• Provides complete and accurate resolution to all user inquiries or redirects the inquirer to the appropriate resource(s) in a timely manner.
• Identifies problems, determines and provides/implements appropriate corrective action/accurate solutions.
• Researches, troubleshoots, and follows up to ensure all inquiries/problems are resolved in a timely manner.
• Transcribe medical reports, summaries, office visit notes, and other medical documents from recorded messages from health care providers.
• Provide online copies of transcribed documents to physicians or other providers for review and signature, making corrections or changes as noted.
• Work with transcription and dictation equipment that can include speech recognition equipment, word processing, and computer software.
• Maintain strict adherence to patient confidentiality according to provider standards and government regulations.
• Review transcription documents for quality assurance and precision to spot and correct any errors that could impact patient care and medical liability.
• Create templates and enter data into electronic health record (EHR) systems for updated record keeping and archives.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 3 years or more of medical transcriptionist experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 years or more transcriptionist experience in Pathology

Additional Job Standards:

• Prior experience with transcriptionist software
• Excellent data entry and typing skills
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• High level of attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

At Labcorp we have a passion for helping people live happy and healthy lives. Every day we provide vital information that helps our clients and patients understand their health. If you are passionate about helping people and have a drive for service, then Labcorp could be a great next career step! Join us and discover a path filled with opportunities for growth, continuous learning, professional challenges, and the chance to truly make a difference.

Benefits: Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours, Casual, Intern, and Temporary employees are only eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan. Employees who are regularly scheduled to work a 7 on/7 off schedule are eligible to receive all the foregoing benefits except PTO or FTO. For more detailed information, please click here.

Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer: Labcorp strives for inclusion and belonging in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications and merit of the individual. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Additionally, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law.

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