Medical Transcriptionist II

Medical Transcriptionist II

• Monday to Friday, 1st shift with a once a month Saturday required as needed
• Must be able to commute to the office in Chantilly, VA

JOB SUMMARY:

The incumbent is responsible for the accurate and timely transcription of gross and microscopic surgical reports, non-gyn cytology, cytogenetics, autopsy, and nuclear medicine scan reports; in addition, will compose routine correspondence; interpret, translate, and edit medical dictations according to established departmental procedures. This individual will comply with all company and departmental policies and procedures.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Transcribe gross description and microscopic diagnosis and other clinical information into LIS
2. Make corrections/edits to reports, as per Pathologist instructions
3. Hematopathology transcription, as applicable
4. Provide verbally, STAT and malignant results to clients, as applicable
5. Obtain patient clinical history, as applicable 6. May participate in training of new staff members
7. Prepare outside consultation cases for send-out to client, as applicable
8. Maintain Send-out/Consultation log, as applicable
9. Enter amended results and document client notification
10. May select pathologist QC cases (PASR)
11. May select transcription QC cases
12. May generate and monitor pending lists
13. May assign CPT codes, once required training is completed and documented
14. Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either correct problem or immediately notify general supervisor, technical supervisor or director
15. Understand and follow all applicable standard operating procedures for job-related responsibilities, to include Pathologist Electronic Signature Guidelines SOP
16. All other duties as assigned

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

- HS Diploma
- Knowledge of Medical Terminology
- Strong Data Entry skills
- Good clerical, organizational, phone and communication skills
- 3 or more years transcription experience

All requirements are subject to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Quest Diagnostics is an
Equal Opportunity Employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Disabled / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity or Citizenship.