Bon Secours Mercy Health·Portsmouth, Virginia
The Medical Transcriptionist transcribes dictations into patient histories, exam notes, and operative reports while ensuring accuracy and confidentiality. They are also responsible for data entry, editing reports for clarity, and performing various clerical duties.
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Scheduled Weekly Hours: 20
Work Shift: Days (United States of America)
As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Bon Secours exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Bon Secours seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.
The Medical Transcriptionist interprets and transcribes the dictation into patient history, exam notes, operative reports, referral letters, and other documents that may be requested. As the Medical Transcriptionist, it is important to follow patient confidentiality guidelines and legal documentation requirements.
Perform data entry and data retrievals services, providing data for inclusion in medical records and transmission to physicians
Produce medical reports, correspondence, records, patient-care information, statistics, medical research, and administrative material
Translate medical jargon and abbreviations into their expanded forms to ensure the accuracy of patient records
Review and edit transcribed reported or dictated material for spelling, grammar, clarity, consistency, and proper medical terminology
Perform a variety of clerical tasks, such as submitting insurance claims, typing, filing, and operating office machines
Other duties as assigned
• Certified Medical Transcriptionist preferred, not required
• Previous experience in a hospital or health care setting preferred, not required
$19.03
$28.54
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It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health– Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email recruitment@mercy.com [recruitment@mercy.com]. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com [recruitment@mercy.com].
A high school diploma or GED is required, while an associate degree in medical transcription and CMT certification are preferred. Previous experience in a healthcare setting is desired but not required.
Market context
In Virginia, pathology transcription roles are typically tied to steady hospital and lab documentation needs, especially in settings that support diagnostic reporting. Competition can be stronger for candidates with a high school diploma or GED plus preferred medical transcription training, CMT certification, or prior healthcare experience. This platform AI-summarizes job requirements and benefits from the original posting, helping you review details faster; if you plan to apply, highlight accuracy, medical terminology familiarity, and any transcription or clinical documentation experience.
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