Medical Assistant III-Transcriptionist
US-IA-Waterloo
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Req #: 180616
Type: Full Time Benefits
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Overview: Medical Assistant III/Transcriptionist UnityPoint Health - Allen Lab Shift: Full-time; 4 AM - 1230 PM, 6 AM - 230 PM Benefits Eligible The Medical Assistant III-Pathology Secretary/Transcriptionist is responsible for transcribing all surgical reports and autopsy reports from the Pathologists, assisting outpatients and clients, answering phones, computer order entry and registration, filing, specimen receiving, typing, faxing , copying and keeping the office space in lab and/or Pathology organized. The Med III staff work under the direction of the Pathologists and Lab Management. Responsibilities: * Transcribes and types all Pathology surgical, autopsy and miscellaneous reports * Answers phone and provides customer service for pathology and/or main lab offices * Sends copies of reports to providers and clients * Orders and registers laboratory specimens * Reviews lab orders for accuracy * Maintains records of slides/blocks sent for consultation * Other clerical duties as assigned * Maintains schedules of frozen sections and notifies pathologists of scheduled cases * Packages and sends specimen blocks and slides for consultation * Reviews incoming specimens for order accuracy Qualifications: Education: * High school diploma or equivalent * Courses or degree in medical assisting or medical transcription preferred Licensure/Certification: * Valid driver's license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons. Experience: * 6-12 months experience medical secretary experience * Previous medical transcription preferred Other: * Must be able to read, write and speak English * Must possess skilled computer basis and knowledge using word processing, spreadsheet, email and web browser
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