Medical Transcriptionist
Company: Emory Healthcare
Location: Atlanta
Posted on: June 12, 2021
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Job Description:
Description JOB DESCRIPTION: Transcribes medical reports such as case
histories and physicals, discharge summaries, operative reports,
consultation reports, and similar medical reports from recorded
dictation. Proofreads, reviews and verifies dictation for accuracy
and quality against established standards. Corrects errors in
spelling, medical record numbers, patient name, types of
procedures, dates, punctuation and grammar without changing the
meaning of sentences. Corrects documents based on physician
changes. May assign appropriate diagnostic or billing codes. Copies
and mails copies of documents to referring physician, families,
medical records, etc. as required after obtaining physician
approval. Regularly tests dictation equipment; discusses
appropriate repairs with service representative and schedules
preventive maintenance. Reports equipment problems to supervisor.
Assists in training new employees; reviews new procedures and
organizational requirements for transcription. Performs other
related duties as required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A high school
diploma or equivalent. One year of medical transcription
experience. The ability to type or keyboard 50 accurate words per
minute. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (MediumMax 25lbs): up to 25 lbs,
0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the
workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday
(constantly); Lifting 25 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs;
Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting,
Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical
demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may
vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental
exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen
exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors
Communicable diseases Electrical shock, Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold
Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient
care/handling injuries, Radiation, Shift work, Travel may be
required. Use of personal protective equipment, including
respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on
assigned work area and work tasks.
Keywords: Emory Healthcare, Atlanta , Medical Transcriptionist, Other , Atlanta, Georgia
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