Medical Transcriptionist

Texas Health•Fort Worth, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Transcriptionist transcribes dictated medical reports accurately and within established standards. The role identifies inconsistencies, discrepancies, and inaccuracies in medical text or dictation and clarifies, flags, or reports them as appropriate. It also involves expanding medical jargon and abbreviations, prioritizing reports according to continuity-of-care needs, and editing documents for grammar and clarity. Documents may include discharge summaries, history and physical examination reports, operative reports, consultation reports, autopsy reports, diagnostic imaging studies, progress notes, and referral letters. This is a full-time position at Texas Hip and Knee Center in Fort Worth, Texas, with a Monday-through-Friday schedule of 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Texas Health Physicians Group highlights growth opportunities, team commitment, and a valuable work environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
One year of medical transcription experience.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree.
Three years of transcription experience.
Certified Medical Transcriptionist (CMT) certification or equivalent work experience.

Responsibilities

Transcribe dictated reports accurately within established standards.
Recognize, interpret, and evaluate inconsistencies, discrepancies, and inaccuracies in medical text or dictation; clarify, flag, or report them as needed.
Translate medical jargon and abbreviations into their expanded form.
Prioritize dictated reports based on continuity-of-care needs.
Edit documents for grammar and clarity as necessary.
Produce documents such as discharge summaries, history and physical examination reports, operative reports, consultation reports, autopsy reports, diagnostic imaging studies, progress notes, and referral letters.