Medical Records Transcriptionist - Cardiology

Medical Records Transcriptionist - Cardiology

• Job
• Functional Area:
  
  Health/Medical
• Position Type:
  Full Time
• Experience
  
  Required:
  
  1 - 3 Years
• Location:
  
  Birmingham, AL
• Education Required:
  
  High School Diploma or GED
• Relocation Provided:
  No

Position

Description:

Schedule:

Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Location:

Tinsley Harrison Tower

Benefits include: 100% tuition assistance, wellness initiatives, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligible employer, plus more. In addition to our many benefits and perks, UAB Medicine provides a variety of resources to support employees both personally and professionally.

Transcribes medical documents within various medical specialties, which may include history and physicals, letters, clinic notes, diagnostic and operative notes. Cross trained to assist with front office duties as necessary.

Position Requirements :

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Required:

High school diploma or equivalent. Minimum of one year related experience in a health care setting or graduate of a transcription program. Must type 55 WPM and possess excellent grammar and spelling skills. Working knowledge of medical terminology is required.

Preferred:
One year experience working in the cardiology setting.

LICENSE, CERTIFICATION AND/OR REGISTRATION:

Required:

None
Preferred: N/A

TRAITS &

SKILLS:

Must be self-directed / self-motivated; must have good communication and interpersonal skills. Must be able to: (1) perform a variety of duties often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure; (2) accept responsibility for the direction, control and planning of an one’s own work; (3) work independently; (4) recognize the rights and responsibilities of patient confidentiality;

(5) relate to others in a manner which creates a sense of teamwork and cooperation; (6) communicate effectively with people from every socioeconomic, cultural and educational background; (7) exhibit flexibility and cope effectively in an ever changing, fast-paced healthcare environment; (8) perform effectively when confronted with emergency, critical, unusual or dangerous situations; (9) demonstrate the quality work ethic of doing the right thing the right way;

and (10) maintain a customer focus and strive to satisfy the customer's perceived needs.

UA Health Services Foundation (UAHSF) is proud to be an AA/EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled employer.