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Medical Transcriber I (#RO4101)



DEFINITION

Under general supervision, transcribes medical reports from computerized dictating systems; and does related or other work as required in accordance with Rule 3, Section 3 of the Civil Service Rules.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

This is the journey level in the medical transcriber series. Incumbents perform the more difficult qualitative and quantitative assignments. Incumbents perform a full range of transcription assignments to include a wide variety of formats and documents involving a variety of medical specialties.

TYPICAL DUTIES

  • Transcribes history and physical examinations, consultations, pathology reports, operation reports, x-ray reports, pulmonary function evaluations, clinic evaluations, final summaries, protocols for conferences, letters and other dictation of medical staff.
  • Types from hand written material EKG interpretations, pulmonary function statistics and other medical records.
  • Searches for information needed to complete records; uses a variety of resource materials to ensure correct spelling, terminology and dates; proofreads reports.
  • Maintains record of daily production statistics; distributes completed work as appropriate.
  • Monitors dictating equipment; transcribes statistical reports; assists medical staff in use of equipment.
  • May assist with training less experienced transcribers with terminology and format.
  • MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

    Education: Completion of an in-service training course or academic course in medical terminology.

     

    AND

    Experience: One year of experience transcribing medical records in or for an accredited acute care hospital.

     

    Substitution: One additional year of experience transcribing medical records in or for an accredited acute care hospital may be substituted for the education requirement.

     

    Certificate: Possession of a valid typing certificate for 50 words per minute.

    KNOWLEDGE

    A wide variety of medical terminology; correct use of English, grammar, and punctuation; computer word processing and dictation systems.

    ABILITY

    Listen to and transcribe a variety of medical dictation with considerable accuracy; spell correctly and use good English; adjust to various styles of dictation; understand and follow oral and written directions; and establish and maintain effective working relationships.

    PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

    Mobility-Constant operation of keyboard; sits for long periods; occasional walking, pushing/pulling, bending/squatting; Lifting-Occasionally lifts 5 to 30 pounds; Visual-Constant use of color perception, hand/eye coordination, depth perception, reading/close-up work, and peripheral field of vision; Dexterity-Constant holding, reaching, grasping, repetitive motion and occasional writing; Hearing/Talking-Constant hearing of normal speech, hearing on the telephone, hearing faint sounds; occasional talking in person and on the telephone; Emotional/Psychological-Occasionally deals with emergency situations; exposure to trauma, grief and death on an occasional basis; occasional public contact; must concentrate frequently to transcribe dictation; frequently work alone and occasionally work nights, weekends and overtime; Environmental Conditions-Constant exposure to noise.


    CLASS: RO4101; EST: 11/26/1968; REV: 6/11/2003;