Transcribe provider dictations, clinical notes, and procedure reports specifically for an orthopedic practice. Provide oral and written translation of patient care materials and manage patient records within the EHR system.
Requirements summary
Requires an associate degree or equivalent work experience and at least two years of relevant experience. Candidates must have strong knowledge of orthopedic terminology and be able to reside and work in Texas.
UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care.
That’s where you come in.
We’re seeking a detail‑oriented Medical Transcriber to support our busy orthopedic practice.
In this role, you’ll transcribe provider dictations, clinical notes, and procedure reports with accuracy and efficiency.
Ideal candidates have strong knowledge of orthopedic terminology, excellent listening skills, and the ability to produce clean, well‑organized documentation in a fast‑paced clinical environment.
Once you join us you won't want to leave.
It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide.
Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus: 100%25 paid medical premiums for our full-time employees Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year) The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service) Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!
We take care of our employees!
As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ wellbeing is important to us.
We offer work/life services such as...
Free financial and legal counseling Free mental health counseling services Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
Resources for child and elder care Plus many more!
Position Summary
Provides oral and written translation of diverse patient care-related material. Position Key Accountabilities: 1. Takes notes during patient interview, exams and meetings with health care provider. Records the use of interpreters during visits. Enters patient information and other patient records and documents into the EHR system and Care4 programs within institutional time requirements. 2. Provides written translation of patient histories and other medical reports, patient education and instructional material, advance directives, medical documents and other institutional publications. 3. Provides oral translation of discussions related to patient referral, new patient registration, financial evaluation, patient assessment, treatment planning, admissions, discharge, and other clinical and healthcare-related discussions. 4. Interprets clinical, financial, psychosocial and ethical discussions related to patient care activities. 5. Ensures external medical records are received prior to patient appointments. 6. Partakes in the patient discharge process. 7. Performs on-call translation duties requiring immediate response to electronic paging. 8. Perform other duties as assigned.
Certification/Skills
None
Minimum
Education: Associate degree or relevant work experience in lieu of degree.
Minimum
Experience: Two years of relevant experience.
Physical
Requirements: Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.
Security
Sensitive: This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code §117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. §791.4.
Residency
Requirement: Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
Benefits
Paid Time Off
Sick Time
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Vacation Time
Wellness Programs
Financial Counseling
Pension Plan
Longevity Pay
Gym Membership Discounts
Medical Premiums
Mental Health Counseling
Legal Counseling
Child Care Resources
Elder Care Resources
Houston, Texas
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