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Job ID:50633 Positions Location: Lansing, MI Job Description General Purpose of Job: Performs
Description:

Positions Location: Lansing, MI

Job Description

General Purpose of Job :

Performs transcription services for Surgical Pathology. Provides and performs a variety of secretarial and clerical services as needed.

Essential Duties :

This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Caregivers may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.

• Listen to audio recorded dictation of pathology reports and accurately transcribe the dictation into typed reports;
• Review and edit drafts prepared by speech recognition software, insure that the transcription is correct, complete, and has a consistent style;
• Translate medical abbreviations and jargon into the appropriate long form;
• Identify inconsistencies, errors, and missing information within a report that could compromise patient care and communicate directly with the healthcare provider to ensure the accuracy of the reports;
• Enter and retrieve medical reports from electronic health records systems;
• Perform quality audits and participate in peer review;
• Use Excel spreadsheets to record data;
• Scan reports into a Health Information Management system;
• Track and file pathology materials including slides and blocks;
• Perform clerical duties as needed.

Job Requirements

General Requirements
* Demonstrates knowledge and maintains and respects patient right to privacy by following the HIPAA Privacy and Security policies and procedures. * Adheres to ICARE values and standards of behavior (Innovation, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence). * Role model behaviors that value the diversity of our caregivers, patients and customers and supports creating an environment that is inclusive, welcoming and respectful. * Communicates with patients, families and customers using AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Thank). * Works in a safe manner and promptly reports any hazards identified in the work environment or related to assigned responsibilities. * Adheres to policies and procedures designed to avoid, prevent and reduce the spread of communicable diseases.

Work Experience
* One year of secretarial or office experience * Medical Transcription experience. Preferred.

Education
* High School Diploma * Completion of Medical Terminology course

Specialized Knowledge and Skills
* Type a minimum of 50 words per minute * Proper usage of spelling, grammar, and punctuation * Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal skills * Ability to operate a desktop and/or laptop computer * Word processing experience * Type 70 words per minute. Preferred. * Familiarity with Word, Excel, and Power Point. Preferred.

UM Health - Sparrow is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
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Job Family
Administrative/Clerical
Requirements:

Shift
Variable

Degree Type / Education Level
High School / GED

Status
Full-time

Facility
Sparrow Hospital

Experience Level
Under 4 Years

Job Tags

Full time, Work experience placement, Work at office, Shift work,

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