Medical Transcriptionist

Medical Transcriptionist

Location: Pittsburgh United States

Job ID: 6675670312
Status: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Shift: Evening Job
Facility: UPMC Presbyterian
Department: Radiology Support Transc
Location: 580 South Aiken Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA
Union Position: No
Salary Range: $ 18.8-28.86 USD

Job Description:

Purpose:

UPMC Radiology Support Transc. department is hiring a Medical Transcriptionist to join their team. If you have a strong medical terminology background and great computer skills this opportunity is for you.

Currently the open position is 3p-11:30p Monday through Friday with a weekend rotation requirement after training has been completed. Generally 4-6 weekends per quarter with flexible scheduling. This position requires on-site training. Work from home is available only after training is completed. This position is still considered an in-office position and is not 100% guaranteed work from home. Working from home is an earned privilege must meet/maintain department standards to remain working from home.

Responsibilities:

• Edit voice recognition generated text to match dictated audio and correct any errors. Our editing program is Powerscribe 360.
• Workflow: Edit all reports that are presented for corrections using the PS360 editing system.
• In office staff is responsible for answering and directing phone calls and faxing reports to requesting physicians as appropriate.
• Notify the appropriate message group for any invalid status issues.
• Edit dictated DXAs exams, insert the appropriate template, forward exam to leads for data entry.
• Maintain daily records of work time vs. down time and forward to supervisor at conclusion of each work shift.
• Maintain personal knowledge of departmental requirements, quality guidelines, procedures and policies.
• Type Magee perinatal cardiology daily and overflow Magee OB ultrasound work as needed.
• Perform the USA Radiology Transcription procedure as needed.
• Productivity and Quality: Must maintain a personal quality score of 98% or better per pay period.
• Must produce an average line count of 225 lines/hour at home and 200 lines/hour in office.
• Maintain a departmental TAT of 30 minutes or less for stat exams and under 2 hours for all other exams.
• Device Maintenance Maintain UPMC lock down PCs in working order in compliance with all UPMC computer policies and guidelines.
• Present any malfunctioning computer equipment for repair.
• Present computer equipment for upgrades, installs, program changes as required.
• Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Completion of High School Diploma or equivalent 2 years medical transcription experience or graduate of an approved Medical Transcription Training Program. Proficient in Medical Terminology, and Anatomy and Physiology.
• Must be able to hear, read, communicate, and understand the English language.

TOP 3 SKILLS PREFERRED:

• Strong Medical Terminology background
• Computer Skills
• Familiarity with radiology terminology (not required but preferred)

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran