Lab Transcriptionist - Integrated Lab - St. Vincent Medical Center

Mercy Health • Toledo, OH

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lab Transcriptionist interprets and transcribes the dictation into patient history, exam notes, operative reports, referral letters, discharge summaries, and other documents. Follows patient confidentiality guidelines and legal documentation requirements. Enters medical reports into electronic health records (EHR) systems.

Requirements

• High School/GED (required)
• Previous experience in hospital or other health care setting (preferred)

Nice To Haves

• Associates-Medical Transcription (preferred)
• CMT Certified Medical Transcriptionist (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Transcribes medical reports, summaries, and other medical documents from recorded messages from health care providers.
• Provides online copies of transcribed documents to physicians or other providers for review and signature, making corrections or changes as noted.
• Works with transcription equipment that can include speech recognition equipment, word processing, and computer software.
• Maintains strict adherence to patient confidentiality according to provider standards and government regulations.
• Reviews transcription documents for quality assurance and precision to spot and correct any errors that could impact patient care and medical liability.
• Creates templates and enters data into electronic health record (EHR) systems for updated record keeping and archives.
• Prepares pathology sendouts.
• Prepares slides and blocks for reference labs.
• Pulls overdue logs.
• Completes registration as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/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
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED