Medical Transcriptionist

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. 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.

Our Client, a Medical Research company, is looking for a Medical Transcriptionist for their White Plains, NY location.
 
Responsibilities:

• 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

 
Requirements:

• 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.
• 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:
• HSD or equivalent is REQUIRED

 
Why Should You Apply?

• Health Benefits
• Referral Program
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities