Medical Transcriptionist (Full-time)- Aiea Heights, HI
Pan Pacific Pathologists
- Honolulu, HI
- $22.68-24.88 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Transcribes reports for all Clinical Laboratories of Hawaii and Pan Pacific Pathologists-affiliated facilities, including outpatient reports
- Provide support to Pathologists, Histology/Cytology departments, and Pathologists Assistants
- Accessions pathology cases as necessary into the pathology lab information system
- Performs requisition checks to ensure the accuracy of specimen accessioning entries
- Assists in coding PPPL pathology specimens (ICD-10 and CPT codes)
- Answers calls from hospital staff and clients (internal and external)
- Conducts phone and email communication with clients, hospital pathology groups, referral labs, and other customers (internal and external)
- Prepares and sends out slides/blocks for consultation
- Ensures that all reports are completed, printed, and distributed in a timely fashion
- Prioritizes and organizes dictation from various hospitals
- Maintains and operates department slide scanning system (at applicable pathology sites)
- Builds and receives specimens using the lab’s internal specimen tracking system
- Scans and attaches reports received from outside institutions to patient’s file
- Maintains open communication with supervisor, pathologists, and co-workers to ensure optimal operation of the department
- Practices strict adherence to standard operating procedures
- Develops a high level of proficiency and continues to update knowledge through on–the–job training
- Adheres to confidentiality, safety, compliance, and legal requirements
- Maintains consistent and reliable attendance and complies with company guidelines on attendance
- Maintains company requirements for regular (monthly, quarterly, or annual) safety, compliance, and work-related training
- Performs all other duties as assigned
- High school degree or GED required
- Medical terminology and computer data entry experience required
- Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding required
- Medical transcription courses/previous experience are highly desirable
- Minimum one (1) year previous experience in pathology laboratory preferred
- Computer literate with an ability to type at least 75 wpm
- For hospital settings, additional requirements may apply and change without notice, including, but not limited to, criminal background check, health clearance, and hospital compliance training.
- Appreciation for your work
- A feeling of satisfaction that you’ve helped people
- Opportunity to grow in your profession
- Free lab services for you and your dependents
- Work-life balance, including Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- Competitive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Help saving for retirement with a 401(k) plus a company match
- A sense of belonging – we’re a community!