Transcriptionist - Anatomical Pathology - Kings Hwy

This job accurately transcribes patient information and dictated descriptions for surgical, autopsy and other reports. Routes, scans and attaches reports to electronic case file, as well as pulls and files slides.

Performs general clerical duties for section and answers the telephone. Provides verbal reports to physicians and authorized personnel.

Constantly maintains strict confidentiality of patient related information.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities.

Contents are subject to change at Ochsner's discretion.

Education

Required High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred Medical transcription educational courses

Work Experience

Required None

Preferred 1 year of clinical experience transcribing varying degrees of report types

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of required job information.
• Must be proficient with Windows-style applications and keyboard.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout required job processes.
• Skills to type 65 WPM to quickly and accurately type pathology reports.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, word processing, microcomputers and Transcription Software, like Dragon or MModal, to enter patient information and transcribe dictated medical reports into computer.
• Excellent interpersonal skills necessary to interact courteously and effectively with a diverse group of internal and external contacts.
• Strong organization skills to maintain an acceptable work flow and productivity level in an active office environment.
• Basic analytical skills necessary to compile data and maintain files.
• Must be self-directed with the ability to set priorities.

Job Duties

• Accurately transcribes, proofreads, and distributes preliminary and final descriptions of autopsies within two days after receipt, recording all states of autopsy reports.
• Accurately transcribes surgical reports, correspondence and memos using all available technology and in a timely fashion.
• Identifies, investigates and corrects discrepancies between information supplied on pathology request slips by clinicians / surgeons and dictation of pathologists / residents / pathologist assistants.
• Verifies patient ordering information, including demographics, to comply with Federal Regulations.
• Accurately answers patients' diagnosis inquiries utilizing two patient identifiers and follows up on requests for diagnoses of unfinished reports, additional testing, slides or blocks for send out.
• Reviews and follows current Ochsner Clinic Foundation and department standards for telephone courtesy and cooperativeness between departments.
• Prepares and records conferences as scheduled or assigned, providing complete histories, slides, and final reports in a timeframe allowing ample time before conference for review and / or photographing by pathologists.
• Pulls slides and blocks for in-house / community physicians, protocols, legal cases, consultation, second opinion, etc.

using established guidelines for recording and to send out.

• Outside slides and blocks received for review are recorded and returned to originating facility once final report is issued following department guidelines.
• Other related duties as required.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills.

Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

Complies with the Ochsner Health System Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct;

patient / employee safety, patient privacy, and / or other compliance-related concerns.

Ochsner is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and / or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and / or a negligible amount of force constantly (Constantly : activity or condition exists 2 / 3 or more of the time) to move objects.

Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work : (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree;

or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and / or pulling of arm or leg controls; and / or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and / or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible.

NOTE : The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.

Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue and as part of their employment, incumbents are not called upon to perform or assist in emergency care or first aid.

There is no occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases.