Medical Transcriptionist - Maui Memorial Medical Center
About The Position
Sonic Healthcare USA, a Great Place to Work certified employer, is dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive environment that emphasizes teamwork and innovation. Our mission is to advance the health and well-being of our communities as a leader in clinical laboratory solutions. This full-time position is based in Wailuku, HI, with a day shift schedule from Monday to Friday, including a Saturday rotation. The role involves transcribing reports for Clinical Laboratories of Hawaii and Pan Pacific Pathologists-affiliated facilities, providing support to pathologists and histology/cytology departments, and accessioning pathology cases. The Medical Transcriptionist will also perform requisition checks, assist in coding, handle client communications via phone and email, prepare and distribute slides/blocks, and maintain the department's slide scanning system. Maintaining open communication, adhering to standard operating procedures, and ensuring confidentiality, safety, and compliance are crucial. This role provides routine access to protected health information (PHI), requiring strict adherence to privacy and security standards.
Requirements
- High school degree or GED required
- Medical terminology and computer data entry experience required
- Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding required
- Computer literate with an ability to type at least 75 wpm
Nice To Haves
- Medical transcription courses/previous experience highly desirable
- Minimum one (1) year previous experience in pathology laboratory preferred
Responsibilities
- Transcribes reports for all Clinical Laboratories of Hawaii and Pan Pacific Pathologists-affiliated facilities, including outpatient reports
- Provides support to Pathologists, Histology/Cytology departments, and Pathologists Assistants
- Accessions pathology cases as necessary into the pathology lab information system
- Performs requisition checks to ensure the accuracy of specimen accessioning entries
- Assists in coding PPPL pathology specimens (ICD-10 and CPT codes)
- Answers calls from hospital staff and clients (internal and external)
- Conducts phone and email communication with clients, hospital pathology groups, referral labs, and other customers (internal and external)
- Prepares and sends out slides/blocks for consultation
- Ensures that all reports are completed, printed, and distributed in a timely fashion
- Prioritizes and organizes dictation from various hospitals
- Maintains and operates department slide scanning system (at applicable pathology sites)
- Builds and receives specimens using the lab’s internal specimen tracking system
- Scans and attaches reports received from outside institutions to patient’s file
- Maintains open communication with supervisor, pathologists, and co-workers to ensure optimal operation of the department
- Practices strict adherence to standard operating procedures
- Develops a high level of proficiency and continues to update knowledge through on–the–job training
- Adheres to confidentiality, safety, compliance, and legal requirements
- Maintains consistent and reliable attendance and complies with company guidelines on attendance
- Maintains company requirements for regular (monthly, quarterly, or annual) safety, compliance, and work-related training
- Performs all other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Appreciation for your work
- A feeling of satisfaction that you’ve helped people
- Opportunity to grow in your profession
- Free lab services for you and your dependents
- Work-life balance, including Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- Competitive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Help saving for retirement with a 401(k) plus a company match
- A sense of belonging – we’re a community!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
