Medical Transcriptionist

Vernon Jubilee Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a Casual Medical Transcriptionist to join their team in Vernon B.C.!

This position works rotating days Monday to Friday, 07:00 to 15:00, 07:30 to 15:30, 08:00 to 16:00

How will we help you grow?
Join our team as a casual employee, where you’ll enjoy variety, gain valuable experience, and have the chance to grow your career. Work hours range from 0 to 37.5 per week, with shifts available on short notice or pre-scheduled to cover leaves. Many of our team members start in casual roles and transition into permanent positions. Plus, we offer competitive wages, shift premiums, employer-paid training, and an Employee Family Assistance Program to support you every step of the way.

What Will You Work On?
The Medical Transcriptionist transcribes, interprets, and edits dictation for multiple clinical disciplines and diagnostic departments.

Performs related clerical duties
In accordance with established policies and procedures transcribes, interprets, and edits dictation for the health record such as consultations, operative reports, discharge summaries, and diagnostic reports for multiple clinical disciplines using approved transcription and speech recognition software according to established standards and guidelines. Ensures content, grammar, punctuation, and format are correct by clarifying inconsistencies with the dictating physician, reviewing reference material and/or referring to PPL (or designate).
Carries out assigned duties as per department standards and guidelines. Identifies duties to complete during shift and completes in priority order in accordance with established department standards.
Assists with inquiries regarding status of jobs or requests for prioritized dictation in accordance with established policies and procedures, escalating as necessary.
Reviews job performance feedback provided by Transcription Leadership team and integrates into own work practices.
Performs a variety of clerical duties such as answering telephones; maintaining files and records; identifying deficiencies, and following up on incomplete charts; typing documents/reports/correspondence; photocopying and distributing transcribed reports; etc.
Participates in continuous quality improvement activities by performing duties such as providing input/feedback to the PPL (or designate) on work procedures and opportunities for process improvement.
Assists with orienting new staff and/or students by performing duties such as demonstrating work procedures, demonstrating use of office equipment/systems and providing related information.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

What should your application include?
A 5-minute typing test (60+ NWPM) from a recognized institution, completed within the past 48 months (non-supervised tests not accepted). Click here for testing details.
A Medical Transcription Certificate
Your Resume outlining one year recent related experience, Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience;
A Cover Letter stating your availability to start in a new position and on-call, casual work (i.e. days of the week).

Come join our team and see why we’re one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers! Explore our extensive benefits, career growth opportunities, and lifestyle in one of the most beautiful and diverse regions of Canada. Ready to love where you live and work? Apply Today!

Education, Training and Experience:
Grade 12, graduation from an approved program in medical transcription
One year's recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
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