Waccamaw Dermatology, LLC·Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Transcribes and edits pathology reports from dictations while ensuring high accuracy and adherence to medical terminology standards. Performs various clerical and administrative tasks to maintain patient records and support the pathology department.
Accurately and efficiently translates Pathologist’s dictations of patient histories, diagnoses, and medical treatments, analyses of test results, medications, and prognoses into accurate and comprehensive pathology reports.
Minimum of two years of medical transcription experience.
Computers, computer programs, information system(s), photocopiers, scanners, facsimile machines, dictation machines, postal machines, and telephones.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Knowledge of medical terminology including anatomy and physiology.
Knowledge of word processing software.
Knowledge of medical transcription guidelines and practices.
Knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
Skill in using computer programs and applications.
Ability to listen, read, understand, and follow oral, and written instruction.
Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail for extensive periods of time.
Ability to type 80 WPM from tape using transcription equipment.
Ability to use designated reference materials.
Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with employees, physicians, vendors, clients, and external agencies.
Physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger; handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to focus. Requires visual acuity and normal color perception.
HIGH (Low, Medium, or High) Indicate the security access level of Protected Health Information (PHI) as necessary to perform essential key responsibilities of the position (access, utilize, disclose, store, and/ or dispose of PHI). 1. Low –information access is of general nature representing summary type data rather than specific identifiable demographic or sensitive data. 2. Medium – information access is specific to an individual’s demographics and service information (type of service, services received, dates of service, and provider of service). 3. High – information access is detailed and sensitive to an individual’s demographics, service information, and personal medical history (past/present medical conditions, specifics of medical diagnosis or tests, treatment plans, and family history). All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of education, knowledge, skills and/or experience necessary to proficiently perform the job. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodations.
Market context
In South Carolina, medical transcriptionist openings often reflect steady demand in healthcare settings that need accurate documentation support. These roles are competitive because employers look for strong medical terminology knowledge, grammar, anatomy familiarity, and fast typing, along with at least two years of transcription experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform against the original job description, then confirm your typing speed and recent transcription examples before applying.