Medical Transcriber - On Site

Description

Medical Transcriber

Welcome to Holy Name, a medical center where innovation is not just a goal — it's a commitment. Here, medical excellence thrives, allowing hope to reign supreme and leaving no room for fear. At our hospital, every patient is cared for with undivided attention — because healing every soul is our sole focus.

Holy Name is New Jersey's only independent Catholic health system, comprising a 361-bed acute care hospital, a renowned cancer center, a state-of-the-art fitness center, a residential hospice, a prestigious nursing school, and an extensive physician network. Healing at Holy Name goes beyond medicine and technology – it is infused with faith, conviction, compassion, and a commitment to educating the next generation of healthcare professionals through a variety of residency and educational programs. Our mission to provide care for the body, mind, and soul spans education, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, and overall wellness. This is at the core of who we are and what we do, and we've done it this way across generations, every single day, for nearly 100 years. Every innovation, medical breakthrough, and groundbreaking treatment is powered by some of the best minds in medicine, ensuring nothing is left on the table or the road to recovery.


A Brief Overview

Medical language specialist who interprets and transcribes dictation by physicians and healthcare professionals regarding patient assessment, work-up, therapeutic procedures, clinical course, diagnosis, prognosis, etc. in order to document patient care and facilitate delivery of healthcare services.


What you will do

• Transcribes medical dictation into an appropriate format dictated by physicians to provide a permanent record of patient care
• Demonstrates an understanding of the medicolegal implications and responsibilities related to the transcription of patient records to protect the patient and organization
• Operates designated word processing, dictation, and transcription equipment as directed to complete assignments
• Follows policies and procedures to contribute to the efficiency of the medical transcription department
• Expands job-related knowledge and skills to improve performance and adjust to change
• Uses interpersonal skills effectively to build and maintain cooperative working relationships
• Transcribes all patient reports dictated into dictation system by physicians as followed in order of priority (including vascular): History & Physicals, Operative Reports, Consultations, Discharge Summaries, all other
• Verifies master demographics of each patient's name, correct account number, medical record number, and date of birth
• Demonstrates knowledge of anatomy and physiology and medical terminology to interpret dictation
• Answers the telephone in a clear and concise manner, provides information in a courteous and professional manner, and makes corrections/additions, etc. as per request
• Monitors Correction Pool and Error Screen
• Adds standards/templates as requested by physician
• All other duties as assigned

Education Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required

Experience Qualifications

• 5+ years of medical transcription experience required
• Medical background preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Medical terminology, basic anatomy and physiology, medical records systems, hospital policies and procedures
• Word processing in various software/programs
• Positive business demeanor
• Maintains and respects confidentiality

Licenses and Certifications

• MT - Medical Transcriptionist Certification upon hire preferred

At Holy Name, we believe in rewarding every team member with more than a paycheck—we invest in your future and well-being. Full-time and part-time employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and quality of life. We offer low-cost medical coverage with generous employer contributions, dental and vision plans, discounted prescriptions, and access to on-site child care. Additional benefits include 401(k) matching, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, flexible spending accounts, legal and voluntary coverage options, life insurance, and free on-site parking. If you are hired at Holy Name, your final base compensation will be determined based on factors such as employment status (Full/Part-Time or Per Diem) skills, education, and/or experience. In addition to those factors – we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider any internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Pay Range: $20.00/hour - $27.00/hour




Holy Name is a mission-driven facility whose quality standards and philosophy are rooted in the principles of its founders, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace. Those principles are exercised daily by the Medical Center's dedicated and talented staff members. Holy Name is an Equal Opportunity Employer.