| University of Georgia | Finance & Administration | HR
| SENIOR MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTIONIST |
Job
Family: Administrative
Job Code: 00048 Pay Grade: 041 FLSA: NE |
SUMMARY This is highly responsible typing and limited supervisory
work in transcribing very difficult medical dictation. Work involves transcribing a variety of difficult medical
dictation from tapes with speed and accuracy. Employees of this class
are assigned the more difficult and longer tapes to transcribe. Supervision
may be exercised over lower-level transcriptionists. Work may be reviewed
upon completion for accuracy. |
| 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. Reviews completed assignments for technical accuracy. Answers questions concerning form, style, and medical terminology based
on knowledge of hospital policy and medical records procedure. Establishes work schedules based on workload and available personnel. Performs related work as required.
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| EDUCATION
AND EXPERIENCE
Graduation from a
standard high school with courses in typing, supplemented by courses in
medical terminology; thorough experience typing medical dictation; or
any equivalent combination of training and experience. |
| KNOWLEDGE,
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Thorough knowledge of medical terminology. Thorough knowledge of business English, spelling and punctuation. Ability to transcribe difficult medical dictation. Ability to type rapidly and accurately. 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. |