Summary

Transcribes medical information using transcription and/or editing equipment, such as voice recognition and proofreads finished documents for accuracy and completeness. Distributes and files reports according to established procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Transcribes and edits recorded or written material, including operative reports, patient history and examinations, physician letters and notes, and pharmacy and rehabilitation reports.
2. Verifies accuracy of patient information such as name and identification number; verifies accuracy of transcription for correct punctuation, grammar, and spelling.
3. Maintains logs of medical procedures, incoming dictation, and transcription records.
4. Sorts, copies, prepares, assembles, and files records and charts.
5. Collects dictation and transcribed reports; follows up on physicians' missing and/or late dictation.
6. May maintain disk and disk back up system; may order supplies and report equipment operational problems.
7. May collect, tabulate, and generate reports on statistical data, as appropriate.
8. May assist with telephone coverage.
9. May take minutes of transcription department meetings.
10. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements

• High school diploma or GED; at least 1 year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Ability to read, sort, check, count, and verify numbers.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Transcription skills.
• Records maintenance skills.
• Ability to document work in progress.
• Ability to follow routine verbal and written instructions.
• Skill in the use of operating basic office equipment.

Distinguishing Characteristics

Position requires: a) Transcription, verification, and editing of various recorded and/or manuscripted medical reports, documents, and correspondence b) Maintenance of multiple logs and records c) Sorting, filing, copying, and preparation of files, records, and charts d) Collection and distribution of dictation, to include follow-up of missing and/or late dictation e) Quality assurance of dictation output

Conditions of Employment

• This position is represented by a labor union and is subject to the terms and conditions of the CWA Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

• No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
• No or very limited physical effort required.
• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

The University of New Mexico provides all training required by OSHA to ensure employee safety.

Revised Date: 06/02/2021