Pathology Transcriptionist

Shannon Medical•San Angelo, TX

19h

About The Position

The Pathologist Transcriptionist is responsible for accurately transcribing and editing pathology reports while also providing administrative and clerical support to the pathology department. This role supports efficient departmental operations through precise documentation, scheduling, communication, and record management, while maintaining strict patient confidentiality and regulatory compliance. Physical Requirements The ability to perform the duties and responsibility of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations for disabilities. The ability to consistently lift, push or pull loads of up to fifty (50) pounds. Candidates whose disabilities make them unable to meet the requirements will still be considered fully qualified if they can perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation. Activity Conditions (Occasionally, Frequently, Continuously): Sitting- Frequently Walking- Occasionally Standing- Occasionally Bending- Occasionally Squatting- Occasionally Visual and Hearing Requirements Must be able to see with corrective eye wear. Must be able to hear clearly with assistance Working Conditions Primarily Works in a well-lighted and air-conditioned environment with period of heavy workload and stress. Works in various conditions. Performance: Essential Functions Decision Making: Ability to make decisions and take appropriate action based on the information they have. Recognizes own limitations and consults with the pathologists, pathologists’ assistants, or team members when appropriate. Time Management: Works efficiently and manages duties to ensure that tasks are completed with accuracy and within the scheduled shift or reasonable amount of time. Quality & Quantity: Demonstrates accurate, knowledge and skill to carry out job duties. Follows departmental work policies and procedures. Speed and consistency of output and time utilization of job duties. Computer Knowledge & Electronic Equipment Use: Demonstrates ability to consistently utilize electronic equipment and online computer programs to perform job duties, including electronic documentation. Resource Utilization: Consistently utilizes and maintains supplies and equipment to minimize lost charges and unnecessary equipment repair-replacement. Confidentiality: Adheres to established policies on privacy and security requirements for compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), as applicable by Shannon Policy.

Requirements

Ability to make decisions and take appropriate action based on the information they have.
Recognizes own limitations and consults with the pathologists, pathologists’ assistants, or team members when appropriate.
Works efficiently and manages duties to ensure that tasks are completed with accuracy and within the scheduled shift or reasonable amount of time.
Demonstrates accurate, knowledge and skill to carry out job duties.
Follows departmental work policies and procedures.
Speed and consistency of output and time utilization of job duties.
Demonstrates ability to consistently utilize electronic equipment and online computer programs to perform job duties, including electronic documentation.
Consistently utilizes and maintains supplies and equipment to minimize lost charges and unnecessary equipment repair-replacement.
Adheres to established policies on privacy and security requirements for compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), as applicable by Shannon Policy.
Must be able to see with corrective eye wear.
Must be able to hear clearly with assistance
The ability to perform the duties and responsibility of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations for disabilities.
The ability to consistently lift, push or pull loads of up to fifty (50) pounds.
Candidates whose disabilities make them unable to meet the requirements will still be considered fully qualified if they can perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation.