PATHOLOGY TRANSCRIPTIONIST

Job Opportunity Job ID: 52287 Positions Location: Lansing, MI Job Description General Purpose of Job: Performs Description:

Positions Location: Lansing, MI

Job Description

General Purpose of Job :

Performs transcription services for Surgical Pathology. Provides and performs a variety of secretarial and clerical services as needed.

Essential Duties

This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Caregivers may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.

• Listen to audio recorded dictation of pathology reports and accurately transcribe the dictation into typed reports;
• Review and edit drafts prepared by speech recognition software, insure that the transcription is correct, complete, and has a consistent style;
• Translate medical abbreviations and jargon into the appropriate long form;
• Identify inconsistencies, errors, and missing information within a report that could compromise patient care and communicate directly with the healthcare provider to ensure the accuracy of the reports;
• Enter and retrieve medical reports from electronic health records systems;
• Perform quality audits and participate in peer review;
• Use Excel spreadsheets to record data;
• Scan reports into a Health Information Management system;
• Track and file pathology materials including slides and blocks;
• Perform clerical duties as needed.
  
  

Job Requirements

General Requirements

• Demonstrates knowledge and maintains and respects patient right to privacy by following the HIPAA Privacy and Security policies and procedures.
• Adheres to ICARE values and standards of behavior (Innovation, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence).
• Role model behaviors that value the diversity of our caregivers, patients and customers and supports creating an environment that is inclusive, welcoming and respectful.
• Communicates with patients, families and customers using AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Thank).
• Works in a safe manner and promptly reports any hazards identified in the work environment or related to assigned responsibilities.
• Adheres to policies and procedures designed to avoid, prevent and reduce the spread of communicable diseases.
  
  

Work Experience

• One year of secretarial or office experience
• Medical Transcription experience. Preferred.
  
  

Education

• High School Diploma
• Completion of Medical Terminology course
  
  

Specialized Knowledge and Skills

• Type a minimum of 50 words per minute
• Proper usage of spelling, grammar, and punctuation
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal skills
• Ability to operate a desktop and/or laptop computer
• Word processing experience
• Type 70 words per minute. Preferred.
• Familiarity with Word, Excel, and Power Point. Preferred.
  
  

UM Health - Sparrow is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

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Requirements

Job Family Administrative/Clerical Requirements:

Shift Variable

Degree Type / Education Level High School / GED

Status Full-time

Facility Sparrow Hospital

Experience Level Under 4 Years