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Transcriptionist

Location: Pasadena, CA or Work from Home

Employment Summary

• Company: MSLA, A Medical Corporation
• Industries: Medical Evaluation Services
• Job Type: Full or Part Time Employee
• Relevant Work Experience: 2 ​to 5+ Years
• Education Level: High School Diploma (Bachelor's Degree Preferred)
• Disability and Workers Compensation knowledge preferred.

Job Description

• Perform data entry and data retrieval services, providing data for inclusion in medical records and for transmission to physicians.
• Distinguish between homonyms, and recognize inconsistencies and mistakes in medical terms, referring to dictionaries, drug references, and other sources on anatomy, physiology, and medicine.
• Review and edit transcribed reports or dictated material for spelling, grammar, clarity, consistency, and proper medical terminology.
• Return dictated reports in printed or electronic form for physicians' review, signature, and corrections.
• Take dictation using either shorthand or a stenotype machine, or using headsets and transcribing machines; then convert dictated materials or rough notes to written form.
• Transcribe dictation for a variety of medical reports such as patient histories, physical examinations, operations and chart reviews.
• Translate medical jargon and abbreviations into their expanded forms to ensure the accuracy of patient records.
• Perform a variety of clerical and office tasks, such as handling incoming and outgoing mail, completing and submitting insurance claims, typing, filing, and operating office machines.
• Set up and maintain medical files and databases, including records such as x-ray, lab, and procedure reports, medical histories and diagnostic workups.

Education, Experience and Skills

• High school diploma (College preferred)
• Medical terminology experience a plus
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Proficiency with Windows XP, MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Working knowledge of word processing software and medical database systems
• Experience in a medical / insurance related industry a plus