• Application Deadline:
• Position: Medical Transcriptionist


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 2 years


• Location Lagos


• City Ikoyi


• Job Field Medical / Healthcare 
  

Job Description

• Transcribe medical reports, summaries, office visit notes, and other medical documents from recorded messages from healthcare providers


• Identify and follow up on inconsistencies, errors, and missing information within a transcribed report


• Provide online copies of transcribed documents to physicians or other providers for review and signature, making corrections or changes as noted


• Ensure proper grammar, spelling, and sentence structure as well as medical jargon and abbreviations for accuracy


• Receive patients, schedule appointments, and maintain patient records


• Work with transcription 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

Qualifications

• Degree in a medical-related field


• Minimum of two years of experience as a typist in a clinic or healthcare centre


• Ability to transcribe accurately and maintain a minimum typing speed of 65 - 90 words per minute.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills


• Proficiency with EHR, Microsoft Office, and speech recognition software


• In-depth knowledge of medical terminology and jargon, as well as editing practices


• Experience with specialized transcription equipment and voice recognition software, including WebChartMD and PhraseExpander.


• Superb listening and time management skills


• Keen attention to detail in order to not compromise patient care


• Strong critical thinking skills


• Ability to work and thrive in pressure situations