Medical Transcriptionist

Role Overview

Medical Transcriptionist at NMC Healthcare. The role involves performing document typing, formatting, and transcription functions according to established organizational standards.

Role Purpose

Transcribe and interpret medical dictation into diagnostic test results, operative reports, referral letters, and other clinical documents while assisting designated departments with administrative work to support the delivery of healthcare.

Key Responsibilities

Transcription & Documentation

• Transcribe and interpret a variety of medical reports and correspondence regarding patients' assessment, workup, therapeutic procedures, clinical course, diagnoses, and prognosis to document and facilitate delivery of healthcare.
• Perform document typing and formatting functions according to an established format.
• Interpret and transcribe medical and audio files with 100% quality.
• Follow department and doctor formats in preparing reports.
• Provide quality transcription through the 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 doctors and departments.
• Work under pressure with time constraints.

Compliance & Safety

• Ensure the confidentiality of the contents of all reports transcribed.
• Comply with all Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) and infection control policies, standards, and procedures and cooperate with hospital management to meet those requirements.
• Work in accordance with documented OSH procedures and instructions and specific responsibilities.
• Be familiar with emergency and evacuation procedures.
• Notify OSH hazards, incidents, near misses, and issues and assist with the preparation of risk assessments and incident reports.
• Comply with waste management procedures and policies.
• Attend applicable OSH and infection control training programs, mock drills, and awareness programs.
• Use appropriate personal protective equipment and safety systems.

Administrative Support

• Assist and coordinate with designated departments for administrative work.

Qualifications & Experience

• High School level graduate or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of experience as a Medical Transcriptionist.

Skills & Competencies

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