Medical Transcriptionist - Per Diem

Job Summary

At Bristol Hospital and Health Care, we begin each day caring today for your tomorrow.  We have been an integral part of our community for the past 100 years. We are dedicated to providing the best possible care and service to our patients, residents and families.  We are committed to provide compassionate, quality care at all times and to uphold our values of Communication, Accountability, Respect and Empathy (C.A.R.E.).   We are Magnet ® and received the 2020 Press Ganey Leading Innovator award for our rapid adoption and implementation of healthcare solutions during the COVID-19 pandemic.  Use your expertise, compassion, and kindness to transform the patient experience.  Make a difference.  Make Bristol Hospital and Health Care your choice.  

Provides a wide variety of medical transcription services to the Pathology staff in order to expedite patient care services being provided as well as general record completion requirements.  Responsible for producing accurate reports that meet quality standards as well as quantity standards.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:

Transcription functions

• Transcribes, from physician's notes/dictation, a wide variety of medical and related information pertaining to all aspects of inpatient and outpatient services provided at the hospital.
• Utilizes in-depth knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy and physiology to assure complete and accurate documentation and transcription of all health care services provided.
• As required, confers with pathologist to clarify any unclear terminology or other questionable information that has been dictated.

Performs General Clerical Functions

• Types manuals for Section Heads and Pathologists.
• Files slides for retrievals.

Qualifications

Educational / Minimum Requirements:

Minimum High School diploma.  For specifics see levels program for educational requirements.  Courses in A & P/Medical Terminology.  Previous hospital Medical Record Department medical transcription experience preferred.

State/Federal Mandated Licensure or Certification Requirements:

None

Bristol Hospital Mandated Educational Requirements:

General orientation at time of hire. Fire/Safety/Infection Control annually. Other programs as mandated by Hospital.

Special Requirements:

Excellent written and oral communication skills.  Typing speed of 55 wpm.  Passing/acceptable medical typist test.  Ability to operate designated work processing, dictation, transcription and other equipment.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to endure long periods of sitting and use of a video display terminal.  Excellent listening skills and excellent hearing.

Work Environment:

Normal office conditions.with minimal interruptions.

Cognitive Requirements:

Proper use of English grammar and punctuality.  Ability to interpret various physicians dictations to produce high quality medical reports as required.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.