Transcriptionist IV-TPT(.5)HealthRecords

documentation by clinicians regarding patient assessment, work up,therapeutic procedures, diagnosis, prognosis,

etc. in order to document patient care and facilitate delivery ofhealth care services.

Qualifications:

Combined medical terminology, transcription and voice editingskill sets to transcribe 115 minutes/ day

Competency in speech‐recognition editing functions

Ability to type a minimum of 75 words per minute

Minimum education level of medical secretarial college diplomaor equivalent in work experience and continuing

education

Minimum two years experience medical transcription in an acutehealth care centre

Extensive knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy andphysiology, clinical medicine, surgery, oncology,

diagnostic tests,

laboratory, and pharmacology

Advanced knowledge of medical transcription guidelines andpractices

Excellent written and oral communication skills includingEnglish usage, grammar, punctuation, and style

Ability to understand diverse accents and dialects and varyingdictation styles

Ability to operate designated word processing, dictation, andtranscription equipment, and other equipment as

specified

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Ability to work under pressure with a fast paced, high volumeworkload

Ability to maintain concentration for extended periods

Excellent listening skills

Excellent eye, hand, and auditory coordination

Salary Range: $27.838 to 28.475

The Health Sciences Centre strives to ensure the safety andsecurity of the patients, visitors, employees and assets

financial and otherwise. All offers of employment to externalcandidates shall be conditional upon: a satisfactory

Criminal Records Check (CRC) where indicated, to ensure theabsence of relevant criminal convictions; and proof of

full vaccination of all required doses of a COVID‐19 vaccineapproved by Health Canada to Occupational Health &

Safety.

The Hospital is committed to delivering healthcare in a mannerthat is consistent with Patient and Family Centred

Care. Applicants are required to have a demonstrated knowledge,understanding and commitment to this care

philosophy.

Candidates will have demonstrated adherence to the Hospital's Codeof Conduct. Regular attendance at work is

imperative, therefore, all applicants will have to demonstrate agood attendance record to be considered for this

position.

Joining our team means that you will be an integral part ofachieving our mission, vision and values.

Our Mission: We provide quality Care to Patients and Families, supported andadvanced by research, innovation

and education that is responsive to the needs of the peoples ofNorthwestern Ontario.

Our Vision: Exceptional care for every patient, every time.

Our Values: Diversity, Compassion, Excellence, Innovation, Accountability

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, andaccessible environment supporting diversity in our work

environment to provide quality care where all feel valued,respected, and supported. We are dedicated to building a

workforce reflective of the communities in which we live and serveand encourage Indigenous people, visible

minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply and self‐identify.Upon request, accommodations due to a disability

are available throughout the selection process. Additionally weare identified as an English/French speaking health

sciences centre and encourage bilingual candidates to apply.

If there are no qualified applicants for the above position, theHospital may, at their discretion, train unqualified

individuals.