Medical Transcriptionist

Medical Transcriptionist

Seeking a Medical Transcriptionist to be responsible for transcribe specialty dictations from medical and clinical staff using recorded dictation and organize and file copies of the transcribed reports.

Job 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.
• 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, as 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

Qualification

• HSD or equivalent is required
• 0-3 years transcription experience
• 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.
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology
• Strong Data Entry skills
• Good clerical, organizational, phone and communication skills
• Shift/Time Zone: 9:30 a.m.- 6 p.m. It may shift 30 minutes earlier.

Benefits

Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.

Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first of the month following at least 1 calendar year after employment begins.

Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.