Medical Transcriptionist

Job Title: Medical Transcriptionist
Job Location: White Plains, NY
Job Duration: 6+ Months
Shift: 09:00 AM - 05:30 PM EST.

Pay Rate: $22.00/hr. on W2

Description:
Responsible for transcribing specialty dictation from all members of the medical/clinical staff via recorded dictation and sorts/files copies of transcribed reports. Performs other clerical duties as required.


Duties and Responsibilities

• Primarily responsible for transcribing gross description and may transcribe microscopic diagnosis and other clinical information into LIS.
• Make corrections/edits to reports, as per Pathologist instructions.
• Provide verbally, STAT and malignant results to clients, as applicable.
• Obtain patient clinical history, as applicable.
• May participate in the training of new staff members
• Prepare outside consultation cases for send-out to the client, a.s applicable.
• Maintain Send-out/Consultation log, as applicable.
• May select pathologist QC cases (PASR).
• May assign CPT codes, once required training is completed and documented.
• Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either correct problem or immediately notify general supervisor, technical supervisor or director.
• Understand and follow all applicable standard operating procedures for job-related responsibilities, to include Pathologist Electronic Signature Guidelines SOP.
• All other duties as assigned.

Education :
HSD or equivalent is REQUIRED


Preferred Work Experience:

• 0-3 years transcription experience

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• The normal performance of duties may require lifting and carrying objects: Objects 1 to 10 pounds are lifted and carried frequently; objects 11 to 25 pounds are lifted and carried occasionally.
• Ability to stand and work at the bench for long periods of time.
• Frequent walking and/or standing.