Transcriptionist, Medical II - White Plains, United States - Quest Diagnostics Incorporated

Description

Category Laboratory Location White Plains, New York Job function Operations Job family Laboratory Operations

Shift Day Employee type On Call Work mode On-site

Medical Transcriptionist II - White Plains, NY (On-call; Day Shift)

Quest Diagnostics is hiring an On-Call Medical Transcriptionist II for our Dermpath Lab in White Plains, NY

Responsible for transcribing specialty dictation from all members of the medical/clinical staff via recorded dictation and sorts/files copies of transcribed reports.

Performs other clerical duties as required.

• Transcribe gross description and microscopic diagnosis and clinical information into LIS
• Make corrections/edits to reports, as per Pathologist instructions
• Hematopathology transcription, as applicable
• Provide verbally, STAT and malignant results to clients, as applicable
• Obtain patient clinical history, as applicable
• May participate in training of new staff members
• Prepare outside consultation cases for send-out to client, as applicable
• Maintain Send-out/Consultation log, as applicable
• Enter amended results and document client notification
• May select pathologist QC cases (PASR)
• May select and perform QC of transcription staff
• May generate and monitor pending lists
• May assign CPT codes, once required training is completed and documented
• Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either correct problem or immediately notify general supervisor, technical supervisor or director
• Understand and follow all applicable standard operating procedures for job-related responsibilities, to include Pathologist Electronic Signature Guidelines SOP
• All other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Work Experience:
3 or more years transcription experience


Preferred Work Experience:
N/A


Physical and Mental Requirements:

• The normal performance of duties may require lifting and carrying objects: Objects 1 to 10 pounds are lifted and carried frequently; objects 11 to 25 pounds are lifted and carried occasionally; objects 36 to 50 pounds are seldom lifted or carried and objects over 50 pounds are not to be lifted or carried without assistance.
• Ability to stand and work at the bench for long periods of time.
• Frequent walking and/or standing.

Knowledge:
Knowledge of Medical Terminology


Skills:

• Strong Data Entry skills
• Good clerical, organizational, phone and communication skills

EDUCATION
High School Diploma or Equivalent(Required)


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