Title: Medical Transcriptionist
Job Code:
Facility: Lowell General Hospital
Location: Lowell, MADescription:
Duties:
Under the supervision of the Transcription Group Leader, performs various transcribing and related clerical activities.
Utilizing the MedType and VDI/VMM systems, transcribes physician dictation including but not limited to the following: histories and physicals, discharge summaries, operative reports, short stay notes, consultations, EEG, EMG and cardiac catheterization reports, neuropsychiatric evaluations, clinic notes, correspondence and miscellaneous forms and documents. Transcribes at a rate of 125 lines per hour with no more than 2 errors per 100 lines.
Checks operating schedule to identify missing H&P’s; transcribes and delivers to patient areas. Delivers other transcribed reports immediately to patient areas.
Prints report of dictation in system each morning.
Adds physician names to computer system as needed; adds and uses macros.
Runs statistics weekly or as needed.
Uses hospital computer system daily. Changes toner in printer as needed.
Basic Knowledge:
High School plus additional specialized training in medical terminology and transcription. Certification as a Medical Transcriber (CMT credential) and/or associate’s degree in medical secretarial course desirable.
Experience:
Minimum of one year as a medical transcriber.
Independent Action:
Generally establishes own work plan and priorities, using and/or modifying standard procedures to assure timely completion of assigned work in conformance with departmental policies and practices. Problems lacking clear precedent are usually reviewed with supervisor prior to taking action.
Supervisory Responsibility:
None
620mt
Qualifications/Experience:
HS diploma or equivalent required
Experience Necessary
Department: Medical Records
Hours: 15 hrs/wk; Days/eves/weekends
Schedule: Part time
Shift: Day/evening
Contact Information:
Human Resources
295 Varnum Avenue, Lowell, MA 01854
Phone: (978) 937-6410
Fax: (978) 937-6891
