State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Typist (Medical) (8909CL)

$21.48-$27.35 Hourly / $1,718.13-$2,187.78 BiWeekly /
$44,843.00-$57,101.00 Yearly

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state agency this class is responsible for independently performing a full range of tasks associated with typing complex reports, correspondence and other documents requiring extensive use of medical terminology from machine transcription or rough copy.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general supervision of an employee of higher grade.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

May have lead responsibilities over other staff as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Transcribes medical histories, x-ray notes, results of examinations, progress and service notes, diagnoses and letters;
  • Composes correspondence;
  • Types copies and abstracts of medical and laboratory records using computers, tablets and other electronic equipment;
  • Records inoculations and vaccinations;
  • Locates patient records for court proceedings;
  • Provides information and referral services for official or personal inquiries;
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Knowledge of
    • medical terminology;
    • business communications including proper English usage;
  • Skills
    • clerical skills;
    • interpersonal skills;
  • Ability to
    • type complicated and detailed medical correspondence, reports, etc.;
    • operate office equipment which includes computers, tablets and other electronic equipment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

One (1) year as a Clerk Typist or its equivalent with some responsibility for medical typing.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Persons having responsibility for supervising or observing the behavior of inmates or custodial clients will be required to possess a high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certification by the time of permanent appointment.

JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

Classified/Non-Competitive

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(05)-Clerical/Secretarial

BARGAINING UNIT

(07)-ADMN CLERICAL (NP-3)

EEO

(6)-Administrative Support

SALARY INFORMATION

CL 12

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes.  As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

CANCELLATION CLAUSE

This replaces the existing specification for the class of Typist (Medical) in Salary Group CL 12 approved effective May 26, 2009. (Revised to modernize format and add Acknowledgement section) Final No. 23-111

EFFECTIVE DATE

05/18/2023
CLASS: 8909CL; EST: 3/23/1979; REV: 5/22/2023;