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Example transcriptionist requirements on a job description
Transcriptionist requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in transcriptionist job postings.
Sample transcriptionist requirements
- Proficiency in English grammar and punctuation.
- Ability to type accurately and quickly.
- Ability to listen to audio recordings and accurately transcribe.
- Familiarity with transcription software.
- Familiarity with medical terms and abbreviations.
Sample required transcriptionist soft skills
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to multitask.
Transcriptionist job description example 1
Prohealth Corp transcriptionist job description
ProHEALTH
is one of the largest private multi-specialty medical practices in the Northeast and has been serving the health needs of Long Island and the Greater New York Metropolitan area since 1997. With over 900 providers in 300 locations, our goal is to provide quality health care to ensure that our patients get the right care at the right time.
We're a dynamic and growing health care organization, offering a wide range of employment opportunities. We are seeking professional and dedicated individuals to be part of our team, where integrity, compassion, relationships, innovation and performance are among our core principles.
We offer our employees competitive compensation and benefits, flexibility and opportunity for growth and advancement.
Job Summary
Under the general and direct supervision of the Office Manager; transcribes dictated reports and translates medical jargon and abbreviations into their expanded forms.
Primary Responsibilities
Requirements
ProHEALTH strives to maintain a workplace that accepts and appreciates the differences among our employees. The company will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, covered veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, status with respect to public assistance or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.
REQ 8473
is one of the largest private multi-specialty medical practices in the Northeast and has been serving the health needs of Long Island and the Greater New York Metropolitan area since 1997. With over 900 providers in 300 locations, our goal is to provide quality health care to ensure that our patients get the right care at the right time.
We're a dynamic and growing health care organization, offering a wide range of employment opportunities. We are seeking professional and dedicated individuals to be part of our team, where integrity, compassion, relationships, innovation and performance are among our core principles.
We offer our employees competitive compensation and benefits, flexibility and opportunity for growth and advancement.
Job Summary
Under the general and direct supervision of the Office Manager; transcribes dictated reports and translates medical jargon and abbreviations into their expanded forms.
Primary Responsibilities
- Distinguishes between homonyms, and recognizes inconsistencies and mistakes in medical terms, referring to dictionaries, drug references, and other sources on anatomy, physiology, and medicine
- Identifies mistakes in reports, and checks with doctors to obtain the correct information
- Performs data entry and data retrieval services, providing data for inclusion in medical records and for transmission to physicians
- Produces medical reports, correspondence, records, patient-care information, statistics, medical research, and administrative material
- Returns dictated reports in printed or electronic form for physicians' review, signature, and corrections, and for inclusion in patients' medical records
- Reviews and edits transcribed reports or dictated material for spelling, grammar, clarity, consistency, and proper medical terminology
- Transcribes dictation for a variety of medical reports
- Translates medical jargon and abbreviations into their expanded forms to ensure the accuracy of patient and health care records
- Answers inquiries concerning the progress of medical cases, within the limits of confidentiality laws
- Performs other job related duties as assigned
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent required
- Some college preferred
- 3 years applicable experience
- Computer literate
ProHEALTH strives to maintain a workplace that accepts and appreciates the differences among our employees. The company will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, covered veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, status with respect to public assistance or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.
REQ 8473
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Transcriptionist job description example 2
OP-TECH Environmental Services transcriptionist job description
**Intelligence Community Transcriptionist**
_Contingent Upon Contract Award_
Ops Tech Alliance (OTA) is seeking a part-time Transcriptionist with U.S. Intelligence Community experience to produce soft-copy verbatim transcripts that include the representation of all sounds and utterances from recorded English-language and other historically significant audio recordings, such as classified or unclassified Oral History interviews. The transcriptionist must produce transcriptions that are accurate, comprehensible, and properly formatted with an average of less than one (1) error per page.
The transcription software is HTH Engineering Start-Stop UNIVERSAL Transcription.
**Requirements**
+ TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope polygraph (preferred)
+ TS with SCI eligibility and CI polygraph (considered)
+ 2 years experience with organization and terminology of cryptologic process and system, as well as knowledge of components and operation of U.S. Intelligence Community
+ 2 years of experience writing and editing documents with thorough knowledge of English grammar, style, and organization principles
+ Bachelor's Degree or higher in English or in a directly related field (preferred)
**Company Overview**
Ops Tech Alliance (OTA) was founded by former National Security and Special Operations professionals with over 100 years of combined experience, and was formed with a singular focus: to bridge the gap between operations and technology to enable mission success. We are a certified SBA 8(a) Small Business and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).
**Team Member Benefits**
+ Competitive Pay
+ Paid Time Off
+ Tuition Assistance
+ Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Coverage
+ Life Insurance
+ Matching 401K
+ Work-life Balance
Our employees have achieved incredible things working on some of the most important technology and security projects in locations around the world to safeguard national security. We focus on hiring top talent and we want you to join our team.
**OTA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.**
**All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.**
This is a part time position
_Contingent Upon Contract Award_
Ops Tech Alliance (OTA) is seeking a part-time Transcriptionist with U.S. Intelligence Community experience to produce soft-copy verbatim transcripts that include the representation of all sounds and utterances from recorded English-language and other historically significant audio recordings, such as classified or unclassified Oral History interviews. The transcriptionist must produce transcriptions that are accurate, comprehensible, and properly formatted with an average of less than one (1) error per page.
The transcription software is HTH Engineering Start-Stop UNIVERSAL Transcription.
**Requirements**
+ TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope polygraph (preferred)
+ TS with SCI eligibility and CI polygraph (considered)
+ 2 years experience with organization and terminology of cryptologic process and system, as well as knowledge of components and operation of U.S. Intelligence Community
+ 2 years of experience writing and editing documents with thorough knowledge of English grammar, style, and organization principles
+ Bachelor's Degree or higher in English or in a directly related field (preferred)
**Company Overview**
Ops Tech Alliance (OTA) was founded by former National Security and Special Operations professionals with over 100 years of combined experience, and was formed with a singular focus: to bridge the gap between operations and technology to enable mission success. We are a certified SBA 8(a) Small Business and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).
**Team Member Benefits**
+ Competitive Pay
+ Paid Time Off
+ Tuition Assistance
+ Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Coverage
+ Life Insurance
+ Matching 401K
+ Work-life Balance
Our employees have achieved incredible things working on some of the most important technology and security projects in locations around the world to safeguard national security. We focus on hiring top talent and we want you to join our team.
**OTA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.**
**All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.**
This is a part time position
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Transcriptionist job description example 3
Cleveland Clinic transcriptionist job description
**Responsibilities:**
+ Provides clerical support for the Pathologists and result reporting of cytopathology and anatomic pathology.
+ Completes transcription of both gross and final diagnosis for cytology and surgical reports.
+ Must demonstrate knowledge of medical terminology, strong organizational skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with physicians, nursing personnel, and patients.
+ Other duties as assigned.
**Education:**
+ High School Degree equivalent is the minimum.
+ One year of college or equivalent is preferred.
**Certifications:**
+ None required.
**Complexity of Work:**
+ All employees are expected to meet the standards of performance outlined in the Organizational-Wide Competencies listed below as applied to the position:
+ World Class Service Orientation: Includes attitude, behavior, interpersonal skill, and problem solving that enable an employee to respond to internal and external customer needs and expectations in a positive manner.
+ Adaptability: Includes teamwork and flexibility needed to fulfill job responsibilities including adapting to changes in work environment and accepting supervisory feedback.
+ Efficiency and Effectiveness: Includes quantity and quality of desired work, as well as organization skills necessary to perform successfully.
+ Essential Job Requirements: Includes adherence to all relevant policies, procedures, and guidelines affecting the work environment, including maintenance of required competencies and communication skills.
+ Managerial Responsibilities: Includes overall accountability for assigned work group relative to operational goals, personnel requirements, and budgetary constraints.
+ Note: The above stated duties are intended to outline those functions typically performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This description of duties is not intended to be all inclusive nor to limit the discretionary authority of supervisors to assign other tasks of similar nature or level of responsibility.
+ Confidentiality: The employee has access to the entire medical record for the purpose of charting and correcting laboratory results AND review of physician orders. The access is limited to the amount reasonably necessary to achieve the purpose of the laboratory testing request. The disclosure or requests that occur on a routine or recurring basis include patient demographics, condition and laboratory results.
**Work Experience:**
+ At least six (6) months experience in Pathology transcription preferred.
**Physical Requirements:**
+ This position is primarily sedentary in nature.
+ The average amount of lifting is 10 pounds with occasional carrying of objects up to 20 pounds.
+ Sitting for long periods of time, the ability to file, move records, and move charts also requires bending and stooping.
+ Communication by means of the spoken, written and typed word is required.
+ Work requires finger dexterity and eye hand coordination to operate a computer keyboard at a moderate skill level.
+ Mental Demands: Ability to work at a fast pace and to prioritize multiple assignments/projects and respond to numerous requests; ability to resolve conflicts among staff and to work collaboratively with department director, physicians and other members of the Healthcare team; ability to ensure operational efficiency; ability to problem solve and make decisions; ability to exercise self-control and tolerate stress when dealing with multiple requests and/or conflicting demands from multiple customers.
+ Special Demands: Use of personal protective equipment is required as there is a potential for exposure to biohazardous or infectious agents when drawing and processing specimens.
**Personal Protective Equipment:**
+ Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.
Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities
+ Provides clerical support for the Pathologists and result reporting of cytopathology and anatomic pathology.
+ Completes transcription of both gross and final diagnosis for cytology and surgical reports.
+ Must demonstrate knowledge of medical terminology, strong organizational skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with physicians, nursing personnel, and patients.
+ Other duties as assigned.
**Education:**
+ High School Degree equivalent is the minimum.
+ One year of college or equivalent is preferred.
**Certifications:**
+ None required.
**Complexity of Work:**
+ All employees are expected to meet the standards of performance outlined in the Organizational-Wide Competencies listed below as applied to the position:
+ World Class Service Orientation: Includes attitude, behavior, interpersonal skill, and problem solving that enable an employee to respond to internal and external customer needs and expectations in a positive manner.
+ Adaptability: Includes teamwork and flexibility needed to fulfill job responsibilities including adapting to changes in work environment and accepting supervisory feedback.
+ Efficiency and Effectiveness: Includes quantity and quality of desired work, as well as organization skills necessary to perform successfully.
+ Essential Job Requirements: Includes adherence to all relevant policies, procedures, and guidelines affecting the work environment, including maintenance of required competencies and communication skills.
+ Managerial Responsibilities: Includes overall accountability for assigned work group relative to operational goals, personnel requirements, and budgetary constraints.
+ Note: The above stated duties are intended to outline those functions typically performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This description of duties is not intended to be all inclusive nor to limit the discretionary authority of supervisors to assign other tasks of similar nature or level of responsibility.
+ Confidentiality: The employee has access to the entire medical record for the purpose of charting and correcting laboratory results AND review of physician orders. The access is limited to the amount reasonably necessary to achieve the purpose of the laboratory testing request. The disclosure or requests that occur on a routine or recurring basis include patient demographics, condition and laboratory results.
**Work Experience:**
+ At least six (6) months experience in Pathology transcription preferred.
**Physical Requirements:**
+ This position is primarily sedentary in nature.
+ The average amount of lifting is 10 pounds with occasional carrying of objects up to 20 pounds.
+ Sitting for long periods of time, the ability to file, move records, and move charts also requires bending and stooping.
+ Communication by means of the spoken, written and typed word is required.
+ Work requires finger dexterity and eye hand coordination to operate a computer keyboard at a moderate skill level.
+ Mental Demands: Ability to work at a fast pace and to prioritize multiple assignments/projects and respond to numerous requests; ability to resolve conflicts among staff and to work collaboratively with department director, physicians and other members of the Healthcare team; ability to ensure operational efficiency; ability to problem solve and make decisions; ability to exercise self-control and tolerate stress when dealing with multiple requests and/or conflicting demands from multiple customers.
+ Special Demands: Use of personal protective equipment is required as there is a potential for exposure to biohazardous or infectious agents when drawing and processing specimens.
**Personal Protective Equipment:**
+ Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.
Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024