Transcriptionist

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Work Shift
Day

Work Day(s)
Monday-Friday

Shift Start Time
8:30 AM

Shift End Time

5:00 PM

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Children's is one of the nation's leading children's hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We're committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children's.

Job Description

Provides timely and accurate transcription of dictated medical reports for medical staff members and patient care. Actively promotes quality and efficiency and continually seeks work process improvements.

Experience

• 3 years of experience as a medical transcriptionist in a hospital
• Demonstrated word processing experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree
• Certified Medical Transcriptionist (CMT)
• Experience in medical transcription in a pediatric setting
• Experience in Microsoft Word

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent

Certification Summary

• No professional certifications required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must type a minimum of 80 words per minute
• Ability to process on average 467,000 characters per 40-hour workweek with high accuracy
• Must maintain positive working relationship with dictating providers, providing feedback and suggestions where appropriate to enhance clinical documentation
• Personal computer skills including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and other Windows-based applications
• Excellent communication, organization, interpersonal, leadership, and teaching skills

Job Responsibilities

• Transcribes dictated reports at a minimum rate of 12,500 characters per hour for medical staff in surgical pathology reports, consultation reports, and notes and letters as required with minimal clerical error.
• Meets required turnaround transcription times for consultations (24 hours or less), surgical pathology reports (24 hours or less) and clinic notes/letters (48 hours or less).
• Provides administrative support to faculty and staff.
• Supports and participates in the continuous assessment and improvement of the quality of services provided.

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.

Primary Location Address

1001 Johnson Ferry Rd

Job Family

Medical Records