Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY : Transcribes dictated medical reports, maintaining an accurate reference file of the transcribed reports.

EFFECTIVE DATE : 08/30/2018

QUALIFICATIONS :

JOB SPECIFIC CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Aptitude for detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work unsupervised.
• Hearing acuity.
• Productively transcribe medical dictation with minimal errors.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Transcribes medical dictation of the following reports: histories and physicals, discharge summaries, operative reports, cardiology reports, various consultations including orthopedic, oncology, pulmonology, infectious disease, OB/GYN, neurology, progress notes and other various outpatient notes.
• Proofreads reports for spelling, grammar and format, correcting discrepancies and using references appropriately.
• Monitors Winscribe database for STAT transcription of specified reports upon request.
• Types reports from handwritten or canned reports as requested.
• Other duties as assigned.

EXPECTED BEHAVIORS :

• Productivity minimum is 9,375 keystrokes/hour/pay period and/or 125 lines/hour. Productivity is measured by dividing the keystrokes and lines/hour (as measured by the Meditech departmental module transcription software) by the number of hours worked. 95-100 2 85-94 1 <85 0
• Transcribed reports meet or exceed standard error rate of 1 error/100 lines. Error rate is calculated by dividing the total errors by the number of lines transcribed. 97 – 100 2 90 – 96 1 <90 0
• Initiates transcription of STAT reports when requested.
• Communicates with other departmental personnel re: status and availability of the STAT request.
• Transcribes various reports within the specified timeframe.
• Safeguards the privacy of all medical information.
• Displays and maintains “customer service attitude" which promotes good guest relations to patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers.
• Demonstrates ability to embrace and adapt to change. Regularly initiates ideas to improve the efficiency and processes of the department in a positive and productive manner.
• Aptitude for detail and accuracy.
• Hearing acuity.
• Hand dexterity for key entry and use of references.
• Organized and neat.
• Preference for work involving little interaction with people.
• Maintains professional conduct in stressful situations.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS :

• 80 wpm typing skill.
• Knowledge of spelling, grammar, and mechanics of sentence structure.
• Medical terminology.
• Anatomy and physiology.
• Experience with Meditech transcription software and/or word processing software.
• Mandatory Continuing Education: Customer Service, Fire and Safety, Corporate Compliance (including Confidentiality), Infection Control, and education required by regulatory, accreditation bodies, scope of practice, and/or Hancock Regional Hospital.

WORK CONDITIONS

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS :

• Greater than 50% of work day sitting to perform computer-based tasks including listening to dictation and transcription of reports.
• Hearing requirements include but are not limited to hearing and responding to pagers, phones, and patients/customers/physicians requesting assistance.
• Manual dexterity, as used for performing intricate procedures such as typing.
• Repetitive movement of upper extremities up to 45 minutes continuously (reaching, typing, etc.).
• Sit to and from, stand at office chair
• Vision requirements include but are not limited to close vision, distant vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

EQUIPMENT USED : computer Winscribe transcription equipment

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS : Ability to sit for long durations. Ability to maintain composure under stressful situations.

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