Medical Transcriptionist- Pathology- AP Lab

University of Southern California•Los Angeles, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The USC Keck School of Medicine is seeking to hire a full-time Medical Transcriptionist to support the day-to-day operations and faculty within the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. The Medical Transcriptionist will work with Pathologists, laboratory personnel, and office staff to prepare final pathology reports that will be sent to clients. The Transcriptionist must consistently produce client-ready documents in accordance with company and client standards. The Keck School of Medicine Department of Pathology is one of the largest pathology departments in the United States. The Department aims to shape the future of pathology as it will be practiced in community hospitals, academic medical centers and clinical laboratories throughout the country. USC is a leading private research university located in the heart of downtown Los Angeles – a global center for arts, technology and international business. As the largest private employer in the city – responsible for more than $5 billion annually in economic activity in the region – we offer the opportunity to work in a dynamic and diverse environment, in careers that span a broad spectrum of talents and skills.

Requirements

Associate's Degree
Combined experience /education as a substitute for minimum education
2 Years Minimum Work Experience
Medical Terminology
High level transcription skills
Medical Administrative and Secretarial experience

Nice To Haves

3 Years Preferred Work Experience

Responsibilities

Transcribes dictation into pathology or cytology report.
Formats surgical pathology or cytology report from the requisition form, the pathologist assistant's gross description, and from the pathologist's/trainee's dictation of a diagnosis.
Evaluates each pathology case for correct and complete documentation/history, including requests from pathologists for additional information as needed.
Handles documentation, results, and distribution of consultation reports and specialized testing.
Other laboratory or administrative tasks as necessary