Listen to voice recordings that physicians and other healthcare professionals make and convert them into written reports.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Interpret and transcribe the dictation into patient history, exam notes, operative reports, referral letters, discharge summaries and other documents.
• Review and edit drafts prepared by speech recognition software, making sure that the transcription is correct, complete and consistent in style.
• Identify inconsistencies, errors and missing information within a report that could compromise patient care.
• Follow up with the healthcare provider to ensure accuracy of reports.
• Submit health records for approval.
• Follow patient confidentiality guidelines and legal documentation requirements.
• Review transcription documents to identify and correct any errors and check with healthcare providers to obtain the correct information.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

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EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Postsecondary education in medical transcription preferred. 
• Ability to transcribe dictation required.
• Ability to use proper grammar, spelling and sentence structure as well as a strong knowledge of medical terminology and medical abbreviations required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and speech recognition software required.
• One or more years’ experience working with medical records preferred.
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