Responsible for transcription of dictated recordings made by physicians and other health care professionals into medical reports, correspondence, and other administrative materials in accordance with specific standards for medical records. Perform other clerical duties such as answering telephone, sorting and distributing mail, running errands or sending faxes.

Principal Accountabilities:

1. Uses computer or word processor and understands medical terminology to accurately transcribe dictated recording or written notes into a format that is clear and comprehensible for the reader.

2. Edits and corrects as necessary for accuracy and clarity.

3. Responsible for compliance with legal and ethical standards for confidentiality.

4. Formats, edits, and checks for mistakes in translation, punctuation, grammar, medical errors, and consistency.

5. Reviews reports for mistakes or inconsistencies in medical report and checks back with dictator to correct information.

6. Perform variety of clerical duties.

7. Uses speech recognition software to create drafts or reports.

8. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required:

1. High School Diploma or equivalent.

Preferred:

1. Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

2. Clinical knowledge and experience with medical terminology.

3. Previous experience as a transcriber in a medical environment.