Medical Transcriber I (#RO4101)
DEFINITIONUnder 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 CHARACTERISTICSThis 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 DUTIESTranscribes 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 QUALIFICATIONSEducation: 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. KNOWLEDGEA wide variety of medical terminology; correct use of English, grammar, and punctuation; computer word processing and dictation systems. ABILITYListen 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 REQUIREMENTSMobility-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; |