Medical Transcriptionist London, England
Job description
Medical Transcriptionist - The Clinic at PwC
We are looking for a highly capable medical transcriptionist to transcribe voice recordings of medical consultations and medicals. In this role, you will be responsible for transcribing audio files, editing speech recognition transcripts, and formatting transcription reports. You may also be required to enter medical reports into electronic health record systems.
To ensure success, medical transcriptionists should demonstrate extensive experience in medical transcription and in-depth familiarity with medical terminology. Outstanding candidates exhibit advanced proficiency in transcribing with specialised equipment and are extremely detail-oriented.
Medical Transcriptionist Responsibilities:
- Listening to the recorded dictation of physicians and other healthcare professionals.
- Using specialised transcription equipment such as headsets and foot pedals.
- Converting transcribed diagnostic test results, procedures, and consultation notes into applicable report formats.
- Ensuring uncompromised patient care by transcribing fast and accurately, as well as performing thorough editing.
- Typing out the full forms of medical abbreviations and acronyms, as well as the formal versions of medical jargon.
- Identifying and following up on inconsistencies, errors, and missing information within a transcribed report.
- Submitting transcripts to healthcare professionals for their approval in a timely manner.
- Protecting patient confidentiality and adhering to legal requirements.
Medical Transcriptionist Requirements:
- 2 years of experience as a medical transcriptionist, or similar.
- Proficiency in Electronic Health Record systems
- Ability to transcribe accurately and maintain a minimum typing speed of 65 words per minute.
- In-depth knowledge of medical terminology and jargon, as well as editing practice.
- Keen attention to detail in order not to compromise patient care.
- Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and meet legal requirements.
- Exceptional written communication skills and knowledge of medical record formats.
- London based - flexibility to work from home, we would expect the successful candidate to be in the office 1 day in 4 days worked
- Monday and Fridays are the required days
- Overtime is a requirement when the other medical transcriptionist is on holidays
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