Lab Transcriptionist - Integrated Lab - St. Vincent Medical Center

Mercy Health BSMH • Toledo, OH

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About The Position

The Lab Transcriptionist interprets and transcribes dictation into patient histories, exam notes, operative reports, referral letters, discharge summaries, and other documents. The role follows patient confidentiality guidelines and legal documentation requirements, enters medical reports into electronic health record (EHR) systems, and supports laboratory documentation workflows.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Adherence to patient confidentiality guidelines and legal documentation requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in Medical Transcription.
• Certified Medical Transcriptionist (CMT) certification.
• Previous experience in a hospital or other health care setting.

Responsibilities

• Transcribe medical reports, summaries, and other medical documents from recorded messages from health care providers.
• Provide online copies of transcribed documents to physicians or other providers for review and signature, and make corrections or changes as noted.
• Work with transcription equipment, which may include speech recognition equipment, word processing, and computer software.
• Maintain strict adherence to patient confidentiality according to provider standards and government regulations.
• Review transcription documents for quality assurance and precision, identifying and correcting errors that could impact patient care or medical liability.
• Create templates and enter data into electronic health record (EHR) systems for updated record keeping and archives.
• Prepare pathology sendouts.
• Prepare slides and blocks for reference labs.
• Pull overdue logs.
• Complete registration as needed.
• Perform other job-related duties as required by the supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and a 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• HSA/FSA options.
• Life insurance.
• Mental health resources and discounts.
• Paid time off.
• Parental and FMLA leave.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Backup care for children and elders.
• Tuition assistance.
• Professional development and continuing education support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED