Ophthalmology Medical Transcriptionist

Quick Facts

• Role: Ophthalmology Medical Transcriptionist
• Work schedule: Part time, days (Monday–Friday); 20 hours/week
• Primary work location: 795 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA; occasional travel to 301 Industrial Road, San Carlos, CA as needed

Description

Transcribe and convert physicians’ dictations into written medical reports, including medical histories and discharge summaries. Review and edit documents created using speech recognition to identify inconsistencies, errors, and missing information that could compromise patient care, and may perform QA on vendor-transcribed reports. Adhere to applicable local/state/federal regulations, privacy and safety policies, and standardized procedures.

Requirements

• HS diploma or equivalent education/experience accepted
• 1 year recent relevant experience
• In-depth understanding of human anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology
• Ability to interpret varied data and instructions (written, oral, diagrams, schedules)
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Time management and organizational skills to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Problem-solving ability and ability to switch tasks in changing situations
• General computer knowledge (Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits

• Benefits available