Medical Transcriptionist

Job Description

• Listening to the recorded dictation of physicians and other healthcare professionals.
• Using specialized transcription equipment such as headsets and foot pedals.
• Editing and correcting medical dictation performed by speech recognition software.
• Converting transcribed diagnostic test results, procedures, and consultation notes into applicable report formats.
• Ensuring uncompromised patient care by transcribing fast and accurately, as well as performing thorough editing.
• Typing out the full forms of medical abbreviations and acronyms, as well as the formal versions of medical jargon.
• Identifying and following up on inconsistencies, errors, and missing information within a transcribed report.
• Submitting transcriptions to healthcare professionals for their approval in a timely manner.
• Performing additional tasks such as following up and revising patient history, as well as entering medical reports into electronic health records systems.
• Protecting patient confidentiality and adhering to legal requirements.