Medical Transcriptionist

**Medical Transcriptionist**

Anatomical Pathology

Surrey Memorial Hospital

Transcribes medical dictation and performs related clerical duties for Anatomic Pathology. Performs a variety of clerical duties for the Laboratory as required such as assisting with the admitting and discharging of outpatients, typing documents, and performing reception duties.

**What you’ll do**
- Transcribes medical dictation such as autopsy, surgical and bone marrow reports, medicolegal consultation reports from dictation equipment and/or written draft.
- Prints, copies and distributes reports and other documents as required.
- Enters patient demographics, specimen description and results in computer systems.
- Sets up and maintains filing systems of various files, records, slides, etc.
- Books and schedules admission and discharge of outpatients as required.
- Types material such as correspondence, papers, lectures, procedure manuals, memoranda, letters, reports from dictation and/or hand written draft.
- Performs reception related duties such as answering incoming calls, taking messages, answering inquiries or referring as appropriate, and opening and distributing mail.
- Performs related clerical duties such as photocopying, forwarding slides as requested and filing.
- Performs other related duties as required.

**What you bring**

Qualifications
- 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.
- Ability to keyboard at 60 w.p.m.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to deal with other effectively.
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
- Ability to organize work.
- Ability to operate related equipment.

Skills & Knowledge
- Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC (2015) and BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019).

**What we bring**

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too - offering health, wellness, development programs to support you - at work and at home.
- Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations - offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
- Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
- Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
- Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
- PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
- Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.

**Job Type**:Temporary, Full-Time
**Wage**:$28.01 / Hour
**Location**:13750 96 Ave, Surrey, BC V3V 1Z2
**Closing date**:Applications accepted until position is filled
**Hours of Work**:Various
**Requisition # **172528E

**What we do**

Provincial Laboratory Medicine Services (PLMS) provides laboratory testing at 31 sites across the lower mainland and central coast of BC, including acute care hospital laboratories and specialty laboratories.

PLMS is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA).

PHSA and PLMS are committed to employment equity, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply. We recognize that our ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, background and experience, and value a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment.

The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people - Be compassionate - Dare to innovate - Cultivate partnerships - Serve with purpose.

Learn more about PHSA and our programs: jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services

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