The responsibilities of this job include, but are not limited to, the following:

Transcribing and editing recorded material (e.g., patient histories and physicals, consult letters and notes, physician correspondence, x-ray reports, etc.);

Verifying accuracy of patient information (e.g., name, identification number, etc.);

Matching the complaint to diagnosis using Medical Records needing review for specific date reports for every date of service transcribed;

Verifying accuracy of transcription for correct punctuation, grammar and spelling;

Researching via appropriate reference materials in order to correct dictated language into concise, accurate, and understandable text;

Informing the Team Lead when there are questions and inconsistencies in the dictated language that require assistance with correction;

Flagging charts that are dictated in the incorrect pool for the supervisor so they can be moved to the proper pool;

Sending demographic information regarding flagged dictations to the Transcription Assistant to be addressed by dictator(s);

Meeting the minimum daily line requirements as directed.

Minimum education and professional requirements include, but are not limited to, the following:

High school diploma required;

Formal training through an accredited transcription program preferred;

Five or more years of experience as a medical transcriptionist in a hospital, urgent care facility, or medical specialty preferred;

Knowledge of medical transcription guidelines and practices;

Excellent skills in English usage, grammar, punctuation, and style;

Ability to use an extensive array of professional reference materials;

Ability to operate word processing equipment, dictation and transcription equipment, and other equipment as specified;

Ability to work independently with minimal or no supervision;

Proficiency in a variety of Microsoft applications and software products, as well astranscription-specific software products;

Ability to concentrate and work under pressure with no time constraints;

Ability to sit for extended periods of time;

Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

Patient First of New Jersey Inc remote jobs

Medical Transcriptionist (Remote)