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.