Medical Assistant III-Transcriptionist

UnityPoint Health•Waterloo, IA

10d

About The Position

Medical Assistant III/Transcriptionist UnityPoint Health – Allen Lab Shift: Full-time; 7 AM - 330 PM Benefits Eligible The Medical Assistant III-Pathology Secretary/Transcriptionist is responsible for transcribing all surgical reports and autopsy reports from the Pathologists, assisting outpatients and clients, answering phones, computer order entry and registration, filing, specimen receiving, typing, faxing , copying and keeping the office space in lab and/or Pathology organized. The Med III staff work under the direction of the Pathologists and Lab Management. Why UnityPoint Health? At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members. Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few: Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program . Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members. Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family . With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Requirements

Education: High school diploma or equivalent
Licensure/Certification: Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.
Experience: 6-12 months experience medical secretary experience
Other: Must be able to read, write and speak English
Must possess skilled computer basis and knowledge using word processing, spreadsheet, email and web browser

Responsibilities

Transcribes and types all Pathology surgical, autopsy and miscellaneous reports
Answers phone and provides customer service for pathology and/or main lab offices
Sends copies of reports to providers and clients
Orders and registers laboratory specimens
Reviews lab orders for accuracy
Maintains records of slides/blocks sent for consultation
Other clerical duties as assigned
Maintains schedules of frozen sections and notifies pathologists of scheduled cases
Packages and sends specimen blocks and slides for consultation
Reviews incoming specimens for order accuracy