Medical Transcriptionist

🔍 Calgary Zone, Calgary, Tom Baker Cancer Centre

Edmonton Zone, Edmonton, Sunlife Place Calgary Zone, Calgary, South Tower

📁: Administrative/Clerical

📅   : ALB00121063 Requisition #

📅   : Oct 04, 2019 Post Date

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Classification: Medical Transcriptionist

Union: AUPE GSS

Department: ACB EDM CROSS Transcription

Primary Location: Tom Baker Cancer Centre

Multi-Site: Multisite

FTE: 1.00

Posting End Date: 10-OCT-2019

Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits

Date Available: 04-NOV-2019

Temporary End Date: 30-OCT-2020

Hours per Shift: 7.75

Length of Shift in weeks: 2

Shifts per cycle: 10

Shift Pattern: Days

Days Off: Saturday/Sunday

Minimum Salary: $27.28

Maximum Salary: $33.17

Vehicle Requirement: N/A

Required Qualifications:

Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent. Certification from an accredited Medical Transcription Program.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Two years recent medical transcription experience in a health records/transcription environment is required. Knowledge of medical terminology related to oncology, anatomy and physiology, clinical medicine, surgery, diagnostic tests, radiology, pathology, pharmacology and the various medical specialties. Knowledge of medical transcription Book of Style guidelines, and practices. Excellent written and oral communication skills in English. Accurate typing speed of 65 WPM. Ability to understand diverse accents and dialects and varying dictation styles. Ability to use designated reference materials. Ability to operate designated word processing, dictation and central transcription equipment and other equipment as specified. Ability to work with minimal supervision. Ability to work under pressure. Ability to concentrate and attention to detail. Excellent listening skills. Excellent eye, hand, and auditory coordination.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference will be given to individuals with at least two years recent experience transcribing Oncology reports. EditScript experience will be an asset. Knowledge of computerized hospital information systems and central dictation systems preferred.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

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