Transcription Assistant

TRANSCRIPTION ASSISTANT

POSITION: Transcription Assistant

RESPONSIBLE TO: Medical Records Supervisor/Director of Information Systems & Technology

JOB SUMMARY:  Ensure incoming transcripts are imported into the correct patient’s chart.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma required

  QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Detail-oriented
• Strong organizational skills
• Proficient using Microsoft Office (Email, Word and Excel) processing software
• Ability to perform multiple and diverse tasks simultaneously
• Neat, professional appearance

  Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Manage Transcription Role for assigned physician(s) / physician assistant(s) within 2-3 days of date of service.
• Notify assigned Transcriptionist of any missing or incomplete transcripts.
• Manage messages/emails, in order of their priority.
• Any other task assigned by Supervisor / Transcriptionist Team Lead.

  Additional support tasks

• Help monitor/manage Team emails/messages, if applicable.
• Handle department calls if applicable.

  Supervisory Responsibilities

• This job has no supervisory responsibilities

  Typical Physical Demands

• Position requires extended sitting, and continuous use of keyboard
• Good eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, and other office equipment is also required
• Employee must have normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate reports
• Employee will work under stressful conditions

  Typical Working Conditions

• Normal office environment