Medical Transcriptionist

Position Summary
Kelowna Community Health Centre has an exciting opportunity for a Permanent Part-time Medical Transcriptionist to join their team in Kelowna, B.C This position will provide multi-site and multi-program coverage. This position works Days, Sunday, Monday 8:00-16:00.

Days off: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Option for flexible work location within the IH service area after completing probation/qualifying period on site, as well as meeting all the flexible work location requirements.

What we offer:
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Employer paid training/education opportunities
• Employer paid vacation
• Medical Services Plan
• Employer paid insurance premiums
• Extended health & dental coverage
• Municipal Pension Plan
• Work-life balance
• Opportunities for career advancement

What will you work on?
In this role you will perform a variety of Transcription duties including typing, transcribing and editing dictated reports, clinical notes, forms assessments, letters, etc. using approved transcription and speech recognition software. You will be responsible for ensuring content, grammar, punctuation and format are correct by clarifying inconsistencies with the dictating physician, reviewing reference material or referring to the administrative services supervisor.

In addition you will verify and confirm report information against transcribed reports/ or Healthcare information systems and ensure client record security and confidentiality is maintained. Administrative duties will include retrieval of requisitions and distribution of transcribed reports as well as basic trouble shooting of transcription related software along with supporting general administrative office operations.

What should your application include?
-Certificate in Medical Transcription from an approved institution
-Valid 5 minute Typing test of 60 wpm taken within 24 months from an approved institution (non- supervised tests are not accepted)
-Your Resume
-A Cover letter stating your availability to start in a new position

If you are an experienced Medical Transcriptionist and want to be challenged in your role while working with a solid and experienced team in a wonderful working environment, Apply Today

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

Skills and Abilities:
Ability to keyboard at 60 wpm
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Ability to deal with others effectively.
Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
Ability to organize work.
Ability to operate related equipment.