Job Description

Job Title: Medical Transcriptionist

Location: Los Angeles, CA.

Duration of Assignment: 3 months with a chance to extend

Parking: Meter or purchase permit (candidates are responsible for paying for parking on their own expenses)

5+ years experience with transcription, preferably in Pathology

Systems Used: Winscribe Dictation, CERNER (transribes into CERNER) - Note the Dept is in the process of transitioning to a new dictation software, so Winscribe is not essential. A transcriptionist with experience using any foot pedal/earphone setup should be able to adapt to Winscribe.

The Medical Transcriptionist will work with Pathologists, laboratory personnel, and office staff to prepare final pathology reports that will be sent to clients. The Transcriptionist must consistently produce client-ready documents in accordance with company and client standards.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

· Transcribes dictation into pathology report. Formats surgical pathology report from the requisition form, the pathologist assistant's gross description and from the pathologist's dictation of a diagnosis.

· Evaluates each pathology case for correct and complete documentation/history, including requests from pathologists for additional information as needed.

· Handles documentation, resulting, and distribution of consultation reports and specialized testing.

· Must be able to apply knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology to the transcription of proofreading of medical dictation from originators.

· Ability to maintain confidential information.

· Other laboratory or administrative tasks as necessary.

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