Medical Transcriptionists

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Medical Transcriptionists

3 to 20 years of experience

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Transcription of Medical Dictations: Accurately listen to, interpret, and transcribe dictations by physicians and other healthcare professionals into well-structured medical documents, including patient histories, physical examination reports, discharge summaries, operative notes, and diagnostic test results.
• Editing & Proofreading: Review and edit transcribed documents for grammar, spelling, punctuation, and clarity while ensuring consistency with medical standards and formatting guidelines.
• Medical Terminology & Language Proficiency: Apply extensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, disease processes, and medical procedures to ensure accurate documentation.
• Electronic Health Records (EHR) Integration: Ensure all transcribed reports are correctly entered into EHR systems, maintaining compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.
• Confidentiality & Compliance: Strictly follow HIPAA and other data privacy regulations to safeguard sensitive patient information.
• Collaboration: Work closely with physicians, nurses, and healthcare administrators to clarify dictations and resolve discrepancies for accurate patient documentation.
• Quality Assurance: Perform regular self-audits and peer reviews to ensure error-free documents that meet quality and turnaround time (TAT) standards.
• Continuous Learning: Stay updated with new medical terminology, treatment procedures, and transcription software advancements to enhance productivity and accuracy.
  

Required Skills & Competencies

• Experience: 3-20 years of proven work experience as a Medical Transcriptionist in hospitals, clinics, transcription agencies, or healthcare documentation service providers.
• Technical Proficiency: Strong command over transcription software, foot pedals, voice recognition tools, Microsoft Word, and EHR systems.
• Listening & Comprehension: Exceptional ability to understand diverse accents, dialects, and fast-paced medical dictations.
• Attention to Detail: High degree of accuracy in transcribing dictated material, spotting errors, and ensuring consistency.
• Medical Knowledge: Solid grasp of medical terminology, abbreviations, clinical practices, diagnostic procedures, and pharmacology.
• Typing Speed: Proficiency in fast typing (minimum 65+ words per minute) with high accuracy.
• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills to interact effectively with healthcare professionals.
• Time Management: Ability to meet strict deadlines while maintaining accuracy and quality standards.
• Adaptability: Comfortable working with voice recognition technology, adapting to various physician dictation styles, and handling high workloads.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in Medical Transcription (CMT or RMT) is desirable.
• Prior experience working with US, UK, or global healthcare documentation preferred.
• Familiarity with medical coding and billing processes is a plus