Medical Transcriptionist - Sexual Medicine Clinic (Casual Pool)
About The Position
Within the context of a client and family centred care model transcribes and types a variety of medical dictation and other documentation such as discharge summaries, medical consultations and correspondence utilizing the departments database, computerized equipment and intermediate wordprocessing software from written drafts, revisions or dictating machines. Edits transcribed material for stylistic consistency and accuracy of content. Performs other clerical and reception functions such as responding to work status enquiries, receiving visitors and patients, recording physician patient visits into patient care information system, registering new patients, answering incoming calls, preparing and maintaining patient files, inputting a variety of patient information into an established computerized database system, maintaining and formatting records of clinic activities for statistical purposes utilizing intermediate spreadsheet software, investigating and performing corrections to computerized patient information, and photocopying, faxing and distributing reports in accordance with established procedures as required to support the delivery of patient care and to ensure client/family needs are met above all other concerns.
Requirements
- Grade 12, graduation from an approved program in medical transcription plus one year's recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Ability to keyboard at 60 words per minute.
- Ability to record and transcribe minutes at meetings.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to deal with other effectively.
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
- Ability to operate related equipment.
Responsibilities
- Transcribes and types a variety of medical dictation and other documentation such as discharge summaries, medical consultations and correspondence.
- Edits transcribed material for stylistic consistency and accuracy of content.
- Responds to work status enquiries.
- Receives visitors and patients.
- Records physician patient visits into patient care information system.
- Registers new patients.
- Answers incoming calls.
- Prepares and maintains patient files.
- Inputs a variety of patient information into an established computerized database system.
- Maintains and formats records of clinic activities for statistical purposes.
- Investigates and performs corrections to computerized patient information.
- Photocopies, faxes and distributes reports.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
- Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
- Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services
- Award-winning recognition programs
- Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
