Transcriptionist, Medical I
Location
White Plains, NY | United States
Job description
Medical Transcriptionist I - White Plains, NY (On-call; Day Shift)
Quest Diagnostics is hiring an On-Call Medical Transcriptionist I in our Dermpath Lab in White Plains, NY!
Responsible for transcribing specialty dictation from all members of the medical/clinical staff via recorded dictation and sorts/files copies of transcribed reports. Performs other clerical duties as required.
- Primarily responsible for transcribing gross description and may transcribe microscopic diagnosis and other clinical information into LIS
- Make corrections/edits to reports, as per Pathologist instructions
- Provide verbally, STAT and malignant results to clients, as applicable
- Obtain patient clinical history, as applicable
- May participate in the training of new staff members
- Prepare outside consultation cases for send-out to the client, as applicable
- Maintain Send-out/Consultation log, as applicable
- May select pathologist QC cases (PASR)
- May assign CPT codes, once required training is completed and documented
- Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either correct problem or immediately notify general supervisor, technical supervisor or director
- Understand and follow all applicable standard operating procedures for job-related responsibilities, to include Pathologist Electronic Signature Guidelines SOP
- All other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Work Experience:
N/A
Preferred Work Experience:
0-3 years transcription experience
Physical and Mental Requirements:
- The normal performance of duties may require lifting and carrying objects: Objects 1 to 10 pounds are lifted and carried frequently; objects 11 to 25 pounds are lifted and carried occasionally; objects 36 to 50 pounds are seldom lifted or carried and objects over 50 pounds are not to be lifted or carried without assistance.
- Ability to stand and work at the bench for long periods of time.
- Frequent walking and/or standing.
Knowledge:
Knowledge of Medical Terminology
Skills:
- Strong Data Entry skills
- Good clerical, organizational, phone and communication skills
EDUCATION
High School Diploma or Equivalent(Required)
LICENSECERTIFICATIONS
Quest Diagnostics is an equal employment opportunity employer. Our policy is to recruit, hire and promote qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by state or local law. Quest Diagnostics observes minimum age requirements established by federal, state and/or local laws, and will ask an applicant for verification when deemed necessary.
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