Transcriptionist - Full Time - Day

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At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.

Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Transcriptionist is responsible for transcribing all reports necessary for comprehensive and single evaluations for inclusion in medical records.

A day in the life of a Transcriptionist at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

• Transcribes original medical dictation through the application of the competencies specified in the categories of English language usage, technology and medical knowledge as appropriate.
• Operates designated word processing, dictation, and transcription equipment.
• Recognizes, evaluates, and interprets inconsistencies, discrepancies, and inaccuracies in medical dictation and appropriately edits, revises, and clarifies them while transcribing without altering the meaning of the document or changing the dictator's style.
• Proof reads and corrects transcribed medical reports.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the medical/legal implications and responsibilities related to the transcription of patient records to protect the patient and the institution, including confidentiality, amendment of medical records, release of information, patients' rights, medical records as legal evidence, informed consent, etc.
• Adheres to the Standards identified in the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs, one-year business school.
• One year transcribing experience.
• Word processing, type 60-70 words per minute, transcribe from Dictaphone.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred. 

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!