Job Description

Medical Transcriptionist at Labcorp summary:

The Medical Transcriptionist at Labcorp transcribes medical reports and pathology case descriptions to support physician offices and hospital laboratories, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. This role requires proficiency in medical terminology, transcription software, and maintaining patient confidentiality while contributing to quality assurance. The position offers growth opportunities, benefits, and requires strong communication and data entry skills, working onsite in Elmwood Park, NJ.

This is an on-site position

Labcorp is seeking a Medical Transcriptionist to join a dynamic team in support of our Elmwood Park, NJ lab. This position will work with physician offices, hospital laboratories, and internal customers to ensure that all client needs are addressed accurately and efficiently, resulting in exceptional client and patient care. The Medical Transcriptionist handles a wide variety of needs from simple to complex, working within a caring and supportive team that strives to provide a world-class customer experience. The ideal candidate will be passionate about helping others, appreciates the importance of their role in patient care, and feels motivated to be part of a great team in an innovative company.

**Pay Range: $17.00 - $22.50

All job offers will be based on a candidate’s skills and prior relevant experience, applicable degrees/certifications, as well as internal equity and market data. 

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 10:00 AM-6:30 PM, Saturdays as needed

Benefits: Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits, including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement, and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Casual, PRN & Part Time employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan only. For more detailed information, please  click here . 

Job Responsibilities:

• Transcribe and dictate grossing and microscopic descriptions of surgical pathology cases comprised of moderately difficult medical terminology.
• Accurate and timely data entry of dictated and/or handwritten pathology cases into the laboratory information system
• Provides complete and accurate resolution to all user inquiries or redirects the inquirer to the appropriate resource(s) in a timely manner
• Identifies problems, determines and provides/implements appropriate corrective action/accurate solutions
• Researches, troubleshoots, and follows up to ensure all inquiries/problems are resolved in a timely manner
• Transcribe medical reports, summaries, office visit notes, and other medical documents from recorded messages from health care providers
• Provide online copies of transcribed documents to physicians or other providers for review and signature, making corrections or changes as noted
• Work with transcription and dictation equipment that can include speech recognition equipment, word processing, and computer software
• Maintain strict adherence to patient confidentiality according to provider standards and government regulations
• Review transcription documents for quality assurance and precision to spot and correct any errors that could impact patient care and medical liability
• Create templates and enter data into electronic health record (EHR) systems for updated record keeping and archives

Requirements:

• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent
• Previous transcriptionist experience, preferably in Pathology
• Experience with transcriptionist software is preferred
• Excellent data entry and typing skills
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• High level of attention to details
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

If you're looking for a career that offers opportunities for growth, continual development, professional challenge, and the chance to make a real difference, apply today!

Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Labcorp strives for inclusion and belonging in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications and merit of the individual. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. A dditionally, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law. 

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medical transcriptionist, medical transcription, pathology transcription, medical terminology, health records, electronic health records, transcription software, data entry, patient confidentiality, medical documentation

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