Job Description

University of Utah Job Description

Job Summary

Transcribes medical dictation by physicians and other medical practitioners pertaining to patients assessment, diagnostics, therapy, and other medical reports.

Qualifications

One year dictaphone experience; one year of medical transcriptionist experience or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience); ability to type 65 WPM; and knowledge of medical terminology required. Demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills are also required.

This position has no responsibility for providing care to patients.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Disclaimer

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Essential Functions

1. Transcribes medical records from Dictaphone machines.
2. Files dictations in medical charts or physician’s folders.
3. Delivers transcription copies to appropriate individuals or departments.

Comments

Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required

Nearly Continuously: Office environment.

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required

Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.

Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking. 

Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.