Manipal Hospital
Urgently Required
Medical Transcriptionists (MT)
Experience : 1 to 5 years
No of vacancies : 1
Job Description: Transcriptionists in the healthcare industry are responsible for converting voice-recorded reports as dictated by physicians or other healthcare professionals into text format. They play a crucial role in documenting patient care and ensuring that records are accurate, timely, and accessible.
Key Responsibilities: Listen to voice recordings that physicians and other healthcare workers make and convert them into written reports.
Review and edit medical documents created using speech recognition technology.
Interpret and transcribe terminology and abbreviations in preparing patients’ medical histories, discharge summaries, and other documents.
Comply with healthcare privacy laws and standards when handling patient information.
Collaborate with healthcare providers to ensure that transcripts are accurate and complete.
Maintain detailed and organized records to ensure documentation is readily available for healthcare providers and compliant with regulatory standards.
Update electronic health records (EHR) systems with transcribed data.
Education Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent; post-secondary training in medical transcription is highly beneficial.
Certification as a healthcare documentation specialist or medical transcriptionist is preferred.
Familiarity with medical terminology, anatomy, and pharmacology.
Excellent listening skills and the ability to interpret and transcribe information accurately.
Strong typing skills and proficiency in word processing and EHR software.
Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Ability to work independently and maintain confidentiality of patient information.
Key Attributes: Strong command of the English language, including grammar and composition.
Ability to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines.
Good communication skills for interacting with healthcare professionals to clarify information.
Flexibility to handle fluctuations in workload and changes in job requirements.
Continuous learning to keep up with medical terminology and advances in healthcare practices.
About the Role: Act as a critical link in the healthcare documentation chain, ensuring accurate and accessible patient records.
Support patient care by providing a reliable written record that can be referenced by healthcare professionals.
Contribute to the efficiency of healthcare delivery by enabling quick access to patient information.
Assist in compliance with legal, regulatory, and accreditation requirements by ensuring complete and accurate documentation.
Facilitate multidisciplinary collaboration by providing clear and comprehensive medical records that are essential for coordinated care and treatment planning.