Job Description

Who We Are:

As the only independent and physician-led faculty practice plan of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, University Clinical Health (UCH) offers best-in-class clinical care through a network of 175+ providers across 19 specialties to meet the healthcare needs of the Mid-South community. UCH is a not-for-profit, non-tax-supported group practice and is here to serve the community while providing medical excellence to our patients. University Clinical Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. University Clinical Health is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Position Summary:

The Pathology Transcriptionist is responsible for accurately transcribing pathology and laboratory reports from dictated material, ensuring medical terminology and diagnostic information are documented with precision and confidentiality. This role supports pathologists and laboratory staff by producing timely, accurate, and well-formatted medical reports essential for patient care and record-keeping.

Key Results Areas (KRAs):

• Transcribe dictations from pathologists into accurate, formatted pathology reports.
• Review, proofread, and edit transcribed documents for grammar, clarity, and accuracy.
• Ensure correct use of medical and pathology terminology.
• Maintain confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA and institutional policies.
• Verify patient identifiers, case numbers, and report content for accuracy.
• Communicate with pathologists or laboratory staff to clarify inconsistencies or dictation errors.
• Prioritize and manage workload to meet turnaround time requirements.
• Assist in maintaining electronic medical records and proper filing of reports.
• Faxing reports
• Pulling slides
• Filing slides
• Other duties as needed

Core Competencies

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Excellent attention to detail, grammar, and spelling.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Primarily office or laboratory setting
• May involve extended periods of sitting, typing, and reviewing reports.

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent Required

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