Medical Transcriptionist

Role Overview

Medical Transcriptionist at NMC Healthcare.

Role Purpose

Interpret and transcribe a variety of medical reports and correspondence regarding patients' assessment, work-up, therapeutic procedures, clinical course, diagnoses, and prognosis to document and facilitate delivery of healthcare.

Key Responsibilities

Transcription & Documentation

• Transcribe and interpret dictation into diagnostic test results, operative reports, referral letters, and other documents.
• Interpret and transcribe medical reports and correspondence according to established department and doctor formats.
• Perform document typing and formatting functions according to established format.
• Provide quality transcription by use of proper resources and proofreading of own work.
• Understand diverse accents and varying dictation styles.

Operations & Equipment

• Operate and utilize designated word processing, dictation, and transcription equipment as directed to complete assignments.
• Meet the required efficiency set by the doctors and department.
• Work under pressure with time constraints.

Confidentiality & Compliance

• Ensure the confidentiality of the contents of the reports transcribed.

Administrative Support

• Assist designated department for administrative work.
• Assist and coordinate for department administrative work.

Qualifications & Experience

• High School Level or equivalent.
• Graduate.
• At least 2 years as Medical Transcriptionist.

Skills & Competencies

• Ability to transcribe medical and audio files with 100% quality.
• Excellent command of oral and written English.
• Excellent listening, written and oral communication skills, including English usage, grammar, punctuation, and style.
• Good eye, hand and auditory coordination.
• Arabic desirable but not mandatory.