Medical Transcriptionist

Torrance Memorial Medical Center • Torrance, CA

2d

About The Position

This position reports to the Clerical Supervisor and to the Director of the Breast Diagnostic Center. There are no subordinates reporting to this position. Core Competencies Transcribes radiology reports from Dictaphone and MRS "tracking sheets", requiring a wide knowledge of medical and radiology terminology. Enters and retrieves patient information in the MRS and radiology/hospital computer system Generates medical reports and required follow-up letters as well as monthly reports from MRS system. Identifies and sets priority for work to be transcribed. Maintains files, cross indexing according to numerical or alphabetical coding system. Performs general secretarial work for department as assigned. Provides health care services in own job category to all age groups. Edits Radiology reports from PowerScribe with attention to context, grammar, punctuation and spelling.

Requirements

• One year medical or radiology transcription or, completion of transcription course.

Responsibilities

• Transcribes radiology reports from Dictaphone and MRS "tracking sheets", requiring a wide knowledge of medical and radiology terminology.
• Enters and retrieves patient information in the MRS and radiology/hospital computer system.
• Generates medical reports and required follow-up letters as well as monthly reports from MRS system.
• Identifies and sets priority for work to be transcribed.
• Maintains files, cross indexing according to numerical or alphabetical coding system.
• Performs general secretarial work for department as assigned.
• Provides health care services in own job category to all age groups.
• Edits Radiology reports from PowerScribe with attention to context, grammar, punctuation and spelling.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed