Lab Transcriptionist - Integrated Lab - St. Vincent Medical Center

Bon Secours Mercy Health • Toledo, OH

5d

About The Position

The Lab Transcriptionist interprets and transcribes healthcare providers’ dictation into patient histories, exam notes, operative reports, referral letters, discharge summaries, and other documents. The role enters medical reports into electronic health record systems and follows patient confidentiality guidelines and legal documentation requirements. It also supports laboratory operations by preparing pathology sendouts and slides and blocks for reference labs, pulling overdue logs, and completing registration as needed. This is a collective bargaining unit position.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Follow 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 healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Transcribe medical reports, summaries, and other medical documents from recorded messages from healthcare providers.
• Provide online copies of transcribed documents to physicians or other providers for review and signature, and make corrections or changes as noted.
• Use transcription equipment, which may include speech recognition equipment, word-processing tools, and computer software.
• Maintain patient confidentiality according to provider standards and government regulations.
• Review transcription documents for quality and precision, correcting errors that could affect patient care or medical liability.
• Create templates and enter data into electronic health record systems to keep records current and archived.
• Prepare pathology sendouts.
• Prepare slides and blocks for reference labs.
• Pull overdue logs.
• Complete registration as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, and referral bonuses.
• 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