Medical Transcriptionist-Pathology

Loma Linda University Medical Center•Loma Linda, CA

62d

About The Position

The Medical Transcriptionist-Pathology transcribes medical dictation to provide a permanent record of patient care. Understands and complies with policies and procedures related to medicolegal matters, including confidentiality, amendment of medical records, release of information, patients' rights, etc. Prepares multiple tumor boards for pathologists' presentations. Receives and accession in-coming and outgoing consultations. Prepares an extensive number and complexity of send-outs requiring extensive pathology knowledge for pathologists, the cancer center, the transplant service, and others. Receives and manages protocol requests to support LLUH clinical trials. Monitors daily pathology reports migration from Cerner to Epic. Mails pathology reports to non LLUMC clinicians. Coordinates slide delivery within all entities depending on Pathologists' rotations meeting critical times for Murrieta, Surgical Hospital, TMC and FMO. Operates designated word processing, dictation, and transcription equipment as directed to complete assignments. Provides administrative, clerical, and technical support as needed and as assigned. Receives and serves customers. These services may be provided for both the LLUMC, LLUMC-Murrieta, and LLUCH hospitals. Performs other duties as needed.

Requirements

Two years of experience as a Pathology Transcriptionist in an accredited acute facility required
Possesses excellent dexterity and analytic skills
Ability to operate clerical equipment, input data and type
Ability to use available resource material independently to resolve and document challenges constructively
Able to read; write and speak with professional quality
Use computer and software programs necessary to the position (e.g., Word, Excel, Power Point, Access)
Operate/troubleshoot basic office equipment required for the position
Relate and communicate positively, effectively, and professionally with others
Be assertive and consistent in enforcing policies ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, rules and laws
Work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure
Think critically
Work independently
Perform basic math and statistical functions
Manage multiple assignments
Compose written material
Work well under pressure
Problem solve
Organize and prioritize workload
Recall information with accuracy
Pay close attention to detail
Distinguish colors as necessary
Hear sufficiently for general conversation in person and on the telephone, and identify and distinguish various sounds associated with the workplace
See adequately to read computer screens, and written documents necessary to the position

Nice To Haves

Certified Medical Transcriptionist (CMT) or two to five years of experience transcribing Surgical Pathology Reports preferred

Responsibilities

Transcribes medical dictation to provide a permanent record of patient care
Understands and complies with policies and procedures related to medicolegal matters, including confidentiality, amendment of medical records, release of information, patients' rights, etc.
Prepares multiple tumor boards for pathologists' presentations
Receives and accession in-coming and outgoing consultations
Prepares an extensive number and complexity of send-outs requiring extensive pathology knowledge for pathologists, the cancer center, the transplant service, and others
Receives and manages protocol requests to support LLUH clinical trials
Monitors daily pathology reports migration from Cerner to Epic
Mails pathology reports to non LLUMC clinicians
Coordinates slide delivery within all entities depending on Pathologists' rotations meeting critical times for Murrieta, Surgical Hospital, TMC and FMO
Operates designated word processing, dictation, and transcription equipment as directed to complete assignments
Provides administrative, clerical, and technical support as needed and as assigned
Receives and serves customers