Job Description

At Pathology Group of Louisiana , our mission is to provide the finest quality pathology services to patients, referring physicians, outpatient surgery centers and hospitals with the greatest accuracy in the most cost-effective manner as rapidly as possible.

Can we depend on you to work hard for our clients and shareholders? Do you foster a positive work culture for your co-workers? If so, apply today!

SHIFT:

Onsite - 9:30AM - 6:00PM - Monday - Friday with a once a month weekend rotation. 

SUMMARY:

We are seeking a detail-oriented Medical Transcriptionist to join our team on a full-time basis. The ideal candidate will have experience in medical transcription and a solid understanding of medical terminology. This role requires linguistic accuracy, transcribing accuracy and professionalism.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• • Operates within the LIS system which include the following specific specimen tasks: case status, printing appropriate format of reports, printing reports to a printer or fax, entering case comments, change or adding a requesting physician, issuing a corrected report, issuing a supplemental report, issuing preliminary report, searching cases by case list, typing results.
  • Accurately transcribes gross and final dictations. Assigns the correct Pathologist to the case and sends the case to the Pathologist's queue.
  • Accurately transcribes Physician correspondence including, but not limited to, letters, slide loan forms, consultations, notes and memos.
  • Answers requests by Physicians inquiring about the progress and status of Pathology reports, within the limits of PGL policies and confidentiality laws.
  • Properly distributes reports to clients and Physicians as requested.
  • Understands and maintains the organization of the filing system; can retrieve documents in a timely fashion and knows how to initiate data retrieval if the information is not located in the file.
  • Occasionally acts as liaison in scheduling pathologists for procedures at outside facilities.
  • Occasinoally updates the Pathologist's Event Calendar when procedures are scheduled (such as frozen sections and FNAs), when meetings are scheduled or cancelled.
  • Prints a pending list from the LIS system and reviews for cases that are delayed.
  • Investigates and resolves the delay if possible and notifies pathologists of pending cases that are ready for verification.
  • Complies with the clerical duties in relation to billing activities, this includes ensuring the dictated CPT codes and the appropriate ICD code are transcribed on the reports.
  • Prints reports and assists billing with ICD codes.
  • Reviews and adheres to new policies, procedures, and safety standards.
  • Reports concerns and issues of non-compliance to the Transcription Supervisor and/or Compliance Officer for follow-up.
  • Participates in meetings and educational activities when available to enhance professional growth and development.
  • Performs special projects and other duties as assigned in a timely manner.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS / EDUCATION:

• Prior experience in medical transcription preferred.
• Excellent typing skills with minimal errors.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel).
• Excellent grammar, spelling, and editing skills.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.
• A skills assessment/sample transcribing will be part of the interview process

Additional Job Qualifications:

• Must be able to accept and adapt to changes in work schedule;
• Must possess above average spelling aptitude and typing skills and have some knowledge of medical terminology;
• Must possess good analytical and problem solving skills;
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and must be able to work well with others;
• Must be professional in appearance, voice and behavior;
• Must be strongly customer service oriented;
• Must demonstrate a high standard of confidentiality;
• Must be dependable and committed to excellent patient care.

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