Medical Transcriptionist I

Quest Diagnostics • Cincinnati, OH

6d • $19 • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for transcribing specialty dictation from all members of the medical/clinical staff via recorded dictation and sorts/files copies of transcribed reports. Performs other clerical duties as required.

Requirements

• Knowledge of Medical Terminology
• Strong Data Entry skills
• Good clerical, organizational, phone and communication skills
• High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)

Nice To Haves

• 0-3 years transcription experience
• The normal performance of duties may require lifting and carrying objects: Objects 1 to 10 pounds are lifted and carried frequently; objects 11 to 25 pounds are lifted and carried occasionally; objects 36 to 50 pounds are seldom lifted or carried and objects over 50 pounds are not to be lifted or carried without assistance.
• Ability to stand and work at the bench for long periods of time.
• Frequent walking and/or standing.

Responsibilities

• Primarily responsible for transcribing gross description and may transcribe microscopic diagnosis and other clinical information into LIS
• Make corrections/edits to reports, as per Pathologist instructions
• Provide verbally, STAT and malignant results to clients, as applicable
• Obtain patient clinical history, as applicable
• May participate in the training of new staff members
• Prepare outside consultation cases for send-out to the client, as applicable
• Maintain Send-out/Consultation log, as applicable
• May select pathologist QC cases (PASR)
• May assign CPT codes, once required training is completed and documented
• Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either correct problem or immediately notify general supervisor, technical supervisor or director
• Understand and follow all applicable standard operating procedures for job-related responsibilities, to include Pathologist Electronic Signature Guidelines SOP
• All other duties as assigned

Benefits

• 401(k) Plan with eligibility for all employees after one month
• Fully vested company match up to 5% of pay after one year
• 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
• Annual performance bonus compensation

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED