Medical Transcriptionist

Operate and utilize designated word processing, dictation, and transcription equipment as directed to complete assignments.

• Meet the required efficiency set by the doctors/department.
• Provide quality transcription of the dictated or written reports by the use of proper resources and proofreading of own work.
• Follow department’s/doctors’ formats in doing reports. Understand diverse accents and varying dictation styles.
• Identify mistakes in reports, and check with doctors to obtain the correct information.
• Return dictated reports in electronic or printed form for radiologists /physician's review, signature, and corrections and for inclusion in patient's medical records.
• Responsible for entering Clinical History, Physicians/Radiologists diagnostic reports in to the HMS.
• Responsible for Cross checking & verifying unique reference number of each patient reference forms.
• Ensure the confidentiality of the contents of the reports transcribed.
• Works week-ends and holidays according to the schedule compiled by the head of department.
• Strictly adheres to organization’s regulations and policies especially those related to infection control, patient safety, EHSMS, HAAD, JCI and ISO.
• Supports Continuous Quality Improvement and participates and contributes to all the quality assurance activities of the service.
• Participates and contributes in scheduled in-service training programs, In house activities or other programs as requested.
• Exercises effective interpersonal skills in dealings with department staff, associates and Management.
• Maintains confidentiality as per the agreement signed.
• Demonstrates the ability to listen to others in promoting effective communication.
• Develops thorough understanding of policies and procedures of the hospital and demonstrates respect for them.
• Carries out other duties when requested by the Head of department.