| University of Georgia | Finance & Administration | HR
| MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTIONIST |
Job
Family: Administrative
Job Code: 00047 Pay Grade: 038 FLSA: NE |
SUMMARY This is skilled typing and clerical work involving skilled
operation of a typewriter and transcribing difficult medical dictation. Work involves transcribing a variety of medical dictation from tapes. Work also involves performing routine clerical duties. At the beginning of work, detailed instructions and close supervision are received and employees are assigned less difficult and shorter tapes to transcribe. Work is reviewed in progress and upon completion for accuracy.
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| DUTIES
AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Transcribes discharge summaries and operative reports dictated by physicians
according to established format; types corrected copies. Uses medical dictionaries, glossaries, and personal notes in transcribing. Distributes blank tapes, envelopes, and log sheets to various floors
of the hospital; picks up dictated tapes. Photocopies summaries, reports, and other materials; distributes copies
to appropriate physician or agency. Files charts and summaries; puts cards in numerical order. Performs related work as required.
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| EDUCATION
AND EXPERIENCE
Graduation from a
standard high school, including courses in typing and preferably supplemented
by courses in medical terminology; experience as a typist; or any equivalent
combination of training and experience. |
| KNOWLEDGE,
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Considerable knowledge of medical terminology. Considerable knowledge of business English, spelling, and punctuation. Ability to transcribe medical dictation. Ability to type accurately at a reasonable rate of speed. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Ability to work under stress and to meet required standards of performance. Skill in the operation of a typewriter.
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| Revised:
01/01/05
This description is intended to be generic in nature, and is not intended
to determine all of the specific duties and responsibilities of any
particular position. |