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JOB TITLE\u003Cbr>MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTIONIST | 2. DIVISION\u003Cbr>􀃠 SANGRE GRANDE HOSPITAL\u003Cbr>􀃠 ST. ANDREW/ST. DAVID\u003Cbr>􀃠 NARIVA/MAYARO |  | 3. DEPARTMENT\u003Cbr>HEALTH INFORMATION |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| 4. ORGANISATIONAL RELATIONSHIP\u003Cbr>The Medical Transcriptionist will report directly to the Health Information Officer and will report administratively to the Head of Department. |  | 5. NATURE & SCOPE\u003Cbr>The Medical Transcriptionist is responsible for transcribing accurate and complete patient reports as generated by the Medical Practitioner in a timely manner and according to the stipulated turnaround time for reports. |  |\n| 6. SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES\u003Cbr>The Medical Transcriptionist:\u003Cbr>􀂃 Transcribes all dictated/written reports generated by Medical Practitioner or otherwise according to specific formats.\u003Cbr>􀂃 Provides Medical Practitioner with completed reports for checking, validation of accuracy and signature.\u003Cbr>􀂃 Sends corrected reports for sign off and ensures that they are uploaded to the system.\u003Cbr>􀂃 Types other handwritten reports.\u003Cbr>􀂃 Coordinates Release of Information activities.\u003Cbr>􀂃 Retrieves dictated reports and uploads to transcription software.\u003Cbr>􀂃 Provides productivity reports as required.\u003Cbr>􀂃 Provides supervisor with weekly statistics.\u003Cbr>􀂃 Communicate effectively with Medical Practitioner and patients in the Facility.\u003Cbr>􀂃 Enters data and reports transcriptions into Health Information System\u003Cbr>􀂃 Performs related work as may be required by approved Authority. |  |  |  |\n| 7. KEY KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES\u003Cbr>􀂃 Demonstrate the ability to accurately interpret dictated/handwritten material.\u003Cbr>􀂃 Consistently reproduce typed documents ofa high standard in a timely manner.\u003Cbr>􀂃 Knowledge of medical terminology and Anatomy and Physiology.\u003Cbr>􀂃 Ability to use medical transcription hardware and software.\u003Cbr>􀂃 Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with both clinical and non-clinical staff. |  |  |  |\n| 8. MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE\u003Cbr>􀂃 Training as evidenced by the possession of a Diploma/Certificate in Medical Transcription from a recognized institution.\u003Cbr>􀂃 Training as evidenced by the possession of five CSEC/CXC/GCE “O” Level subjects inclusive of English Language, Mathematics and a Science subject.\u003Cbr>􀂃 Typing speed of at least 50 – 60 w.p.m.\u003Cbr>􀂃 A minimum of 3 years work experience preferably in a similar capacity at a Health Care Institution/ Physician’s Office. |  |  |  |\n| 9. SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES\u003Cbr>Not applicable. |  |  |  |\n\n10. COMMUNICATION AND WORKING RELATIONSHIP  \nInternal:  \n􀂃 Other members of the Health Information Department.  \n􀂃 Medical personnel.  \nExternal:  \n􀂃 Public  \n􀂃 Other Regional Health Authorities.","cbCaiaNMHFSVDkDz","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiaNMHFSVDkDz","pdf",148280,"English","# Job Title\n# Organisational Relationship\n# Nature & Scope\n# Specific Accountabilities\n# Key Knowledge, Skills and Abilities\n# Minimum Training and Experience\n# Communication and Working Relationship","[{\"question\":\"Who does the Medical Transcriptionist report to?\",\"answer\":\"The Medical Transcriptionist reports directly to the Health Information Officer and administratively to the Head of Department.\"},{\"question\":\"What are the main responsibilities of the role?\",\"answer\":\"The role focuses on transcribing accurate and complete patient reports, typing dictated or handwritten documents, coordinating release of information activities, and uploading verified reports to the system.\"},{\"question\":\"What minimum training and experience are required?\",\"answer\":\"Candidates need a Diploma/Certificate in Medical Transcription from a recognized institution, relevant “O” Level subjects including English Language, Mathematics and a science subject, a typing speed of at least 50–60 w.p.m., and at least 3 years of work experience preferably in a similar healthcare capacity.\"}]","Eastern Regional Health Authority Position Description - Medical Transcriptionist | PDF"]