The Medical Transcriptionist transcribes and formats pathology and cytology reports from dictation and requisition forms. They also ensure accurate documentation and handle the distribution of specialized testing results.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have at least an associate's degree and a minimum of two years of relevant work experience. Proficiency in medical terminology and high-level transcription skills are required.
The USC Keck School of Medicine is seeking to hire a full-time Medical Transcriptionist to support the day-to-day operations and faculty within the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine.
The Medical Transcriptionist will work with Pathologists, laboratory personnel, and office staff to prepare final pathology reports that will be sent to clients.
The Transcriptionist must consistently produce client-ready documents in accordance with company and client standards.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Transcribes dictation into pathology or cytology report.
Formats surgical pathology or cytology report from the requisition form, the pathologist assistant's gross description, and from the pathologist's/trainee's dictation of a diagnosis.
Evaluates each pathology case for correct and complete documentation/history, including requests from pathologists for additional information as needed.
Handles documentation, results, and distribution of consultation reports and specialized testing.
Must be able to apply knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology to the transcription and proofreading of medical dictation from originators.
Ability to maintain confidential information.
Other laboratory or administrative tasks as necessary The Keck School of Medicine Department of Pathology is one of the largest pathology departments in the United States.
The Department aims to shape the future of pathology as it will be practiced in community hospitals, academic medical centers and clinical laboratories throughout the country.
The University offers a competitive salary package.
Shift
Monday -
Friday 1:00
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TO 9:30
PM
Hourly range: The hourly rate range for this position is $29.57 - $36.04. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.
Minimal
Education: Associate's Degree Combined experience /education as a substitute for minimum education
Minimum
Work
Experience: 2
Benefits
Competitive salary package
Years
Preferred
Work
Experience: 3
Years
Required
Knowledge,
Skills and abilities: Medical Terminology, High level transcription skills, Medical Administrative and Secretarial experience. USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213) 821-8100, or by email at uschr@usc.edu. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law. Notice of Non-discrimination Employment Equity Read USC’s Clery Act Annual Security Report USC is a smoke-free environment Digital Accessibility If you are a current USC employee, please apply to this USC job posting in
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