Medical Records Transcriptionist jobs in Tennessee

Medical Transcriptionist- Pathology

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform assigned duties according to established procedures.
• Accurate and efficient transcription of spoken dictation into pathology reports, including Hematopathology, Surgical Pathology, and Consultation reports.
• Data entry of macroscopic description data into pathology reports from laboratory worksheets.
• Meet pathologist expectations regarding terminology, formatting, and prioritization.
• Prepare, report, confirm billing, and monitor pending cases sent for referral lab testing.
• Communicate with reference laboratories for resolution of reporting errors/delays.
• Monitor, update, and resolve transcription and sendout reporting issues via internal documentation application.
• Prepare sendout slides and reports for return to client.
• Review transcribed documents for completeness and accuracy.
• Identify potential issues and communicate with team and pathologists to meet expectations for quality, turnaround time, and patient care.
• Conform to all company policies and maintain a business-like, professional attitude at all times.
• Help maintain a safe working environment by adherence to company safety policies and procedures. 
• Strict adherence to defined standards of patient privacy and confidentiality (HIPAA).
• Complies with all the requirements set forth in the Compliance program and cooperates with management as it endeavors to carry out the objectives of the Compliance program.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Demonstrated experience in transcribing medical documents with a high degree of accuracy.
• Thorough knowledge of medical terminology, anatomic pathology, and laboratory test information.
• Ability to comprehend and transcribe different accents.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience using transcription equipment and dictation software applications.
• Experience using medical documentation software applications.
• Excellent command of the English language, grammar, and punctuation.
• Ability to proofread, edit, and format medical documents.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently under time and volume constraints.
• Competency with Microsoft office applications.

Education and Experience:

• 2-3 years of experience as a Medical Transcriptionist, pathology experience desirable.
• Successful completion of a Medical Transcription education/certificate program with 1 year experience.

Benefits: All job offers will be based on a candidate’s skills and prior relevant experience, applicable degrees/certifications, as well as internal equity and market data. Regular, full-time or part-time employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(K), ESPP, Paid time off (PTO) or Flexible time off (FTO), Commissions, and Company bonus where applicable.  For more detailed information, please click here. 

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