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What they do
A Medical Transcriptionist listens to sound recordings made by physicians and other healthcare professionals, transcribes the recordings and creates written reports and documents from them. Uses medical terminology and abbreviations and operates recording equipment and software. Works in hospitals or medical offices, or for companies that provide transcription services to healthcare facilities.
$34,812 / year median in Louisiana
+0% projected growth
Job Description
1. Assist physician and physician assistant in exam rooms 2. Escort patients to exam rooms, interviews patients, measure vital signs, including weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and document all information in patient's chart 3. Give instructions to patients as instructed by physician or physician assistant and transcribe patient appointments Ensure all related reports, labs and information is filed is available in patients' medical records prior to their appointment Keep exam rooms stocked with adequate medical supplies, maintain instruments, prepare sterilization as required. 6. Completes position responsibilities by following established guidelines & protocols within the appropriate time frame. 7. Manage stress appropriately. 8. Handle multiple priorities.. 9. Greets patients, customers and visitors correctly, pleasantly and in a timely manner. 10. Assists/directs patients and customers with questions 11. Demonstrates ability to perform job responsibilities as appropriate to the needs of the population(s) served in terms of age, gender, socio-economic status, ethnicity/culture, language, health status, housing status, health care utilization patterns and within compliance of laws and regulations. 12. Any other duties assigned as needed to help drive our Mission and abide by our organizations values. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.