Transcriptionist - Full Time - Day

Hackensack Meridian Health • Hackensack, NJ

7d • $24

About The Position

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.
At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.
Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.
The Transcriptionist is responsible for transcribing all reports necessary for comprehensive and single evaluations for inclusion in medical records.

Requirements

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs, one-year business school.
• One year transcribing experience.
• Word processing, type 60-70 words per minute, transcribe from Dictaphone.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transcribes original medical dictation through the application of the competencies specified in the categories of English language usage, technology and medical knowledge as appropriate.
• Operates designated word processing, dictation, and transcription equipment.
• Recognizes, evaluates, and interprets inconsistencies, discrepancies, and inaccuracies in medical dictation and appropriately edits, revises, and clarifies them while transcribing without altering the meaning of the document or changing the dictator's style.
• Proof reads and corrects transcribed medical reports.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the medical/legal implications and responsibilities related to the transcription of patient records to protect the patient and the institution, including confidentiality, amendment of medical records, release of information, patients' rights, medical records as legal evidence, informed consent, etc.
• Adheres to the Standards identified in the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies.

Benefits

• HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members.
• The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.
• The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer.
• Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate.
• The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to: Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness. Experience: Years of relevant work experience. Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training. Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies. Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location. Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization. Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.
• Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate.
• Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.
• In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED