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Middlesex County

Keyboarding Clerk 1

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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.

$42,384 / year median in New Jersey

-1% projected decline

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Job Description

Overview:
Under close supervision, performs routine, repetitive clerical work involving the processing of documents in a variety of functions; formats and key enters/types correspondence, documents, reports, charts and other materials on a computer console, typewriter, or other key entry device used; does other related duties as required. Middlesex County is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Responsibilities:
Key enters or types technical, scientific, financial, statistical, and other statements, reports, certificates, correspondence, memoranda, payrolls, vouchers, purchase orders, charts, forms, tabulations, bills, warrants, contracts, specifications, case records, manuscripts, and legal documents from copy, records, tapes, or other recording equipment. Utilizes printers and printing software to produce final documents; may make use of software packages such as standard word processing, spreadsheet, electronic mail (e-mail), desktop publishing and integrated software packages as required. Receives, screens, reviews and verifies documents. Reviews and checks assigned reports, applications, and other documents for corrections and completeness; refers problems to a lead worker or supervisor for resolution. Opens, time stamps, sorts, numbers, and distributes mail.
Qualifications:
Qualifications:
Superior typing skills Well versed in operating various computer programs that are commonly utilized in the business world (Word, Excel, etc.) Ability to learn and adapt to new computer programs specific to this office and the county Ability to multi-task Superior Organizational and time management skills Bi-lingual (Spanish/English) preferred, but not mandatory Applicants must undergo a typing test to determine skill levels