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  Utilizes dictation equipment, computer, and/or word processor to transcribe letters, medical/legal reports, or other projects assigned in a timely and accurate manner.
• Maintains a current list of reports transcribed on a daily basis.
• Prioritizes work according to importance of report or physician needs.
• Recognizes, interprets, and evaluates inconsistencies and discrepancies in medical dictation and appropriately edits, revises, and clarifies them without altering the meaning of the dictation or changing the dictator’s style.
• Recognizes and reports any problems, errors and discrepancies in dictation and/or examinee records that cannot be easily corrected to the Transcription Supervisor for review.
• Return dictated reports in printed or electronic form to the Quality Assurance Department.
• Maintains current letterhead and signature blocks, updating information when required.
• Ensures all dictation meets company standards of quality and is completed within the established timelines.
• Maintains dictation equipment regularly and reports any necessary repairs to management.
• Participates in various educational and or training activities as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• A minimum of one to two years of college or trade school training for medical transcriptionist recommended.
• One year on the job experience within a medical or legal office preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be knowledgeable of multiple software programs, including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and the Internet.
• Must possess excellent skills in English usage, grammar, punctuation and style.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Must be able to work independently, prioritize work activities and use time efficiently.
• Must possess the ability to manage change, delays, or unexpected events appropriately.
• Must have adequate knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, medications and laboratory values.
• Must possess in-depth knowledge of medical transcription guidelines and practices and utilize professional reference materials as needed.
• Must be able to transcribe and proofread medical dictation from originators with various accents, dialects and dictations styles.
• Must be a qualified typist with a minimum of 150 lines per hour or 75 W.P.M.
• Must be able to maintain a quality assurance accuracy of 99%.