Medical Transcriptionist
REF 1509399
16.04.2024 | Abu Dhabi | full time
- General
- Location: Abu Dhabi
- Occupancy: full time
- Description
- We are looking for a highly capable medical transcriptionist to transcribe voice recordings of medical consultations and procedures. In this role, you will be responsible for transcribing audio files, editing speech recognition transcripts, and formatting transcription reports. You may also be required to enter medical reports into electronic health record systems.
To ensure success, medical transcriptionists should demonstrate extensive experience in medical transcription and in-depth familiarity with medical terminology. Outstanding candidates exhibit advanced proficiency in transcribing with specialized equipment and are extremely detail-oriented.
Medical Transcriptionist Responsibilities:
Listening to the recorded dictation of physicians and other healthcare professionals.
Using specialized transcription equipment such as headsets and foot pedals.
Editing and correcting medical dictation performed by speech recognition software.
Converting transcribed diagnostic test results, procedures, and consultation notes into applicable report formats.
Ensuring uncompromised patient care by transcribing fast and accurately, as well as performing thorough editing.
Typing out the full forms of medical abbreviations and acronyms, as well as the formal versions of medical jargon.
Identifying and following up on inconsistencies, errors, and missing information within a transcribed report.
Submitting transcriptions to healthcare professionals for their approval in a timely manner.
Performing additional tasks such as following up and revising patient history, as well as entering medical reports into electronic health records systems.
Protecting patient confidentiality and adhering to legal requirements.
- Requirements
- Proficiency with EHR, Microsoft Office and speech recognition software
Previous experience in hospital or other health care setting
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Certification in medical transcription (CMT)
Strong critical thinking skills
Ability to work and thrive in pressure situations
- Provisions
- Salary: to be discussed
- Employment visa provided
- Publisher
- direct employer
- more than 200 employees