About Company
Are you driven by precision and a commitment to medical accuracy? Career.zycto offers a dynamic and supportive environment where your transcription skills are not just valued, but essential to patient care. We are a forward-thinking organization dedicated to streamlining healthcare communication through meticulous record-keeping. Joining our team means contributing to a critical aspect of medical documentation, ensuring clarity and confidentiality in every report. We empower our professionals with flexible work arrangements and ongoing development opportunities, recognizing that your expertise is the cornerstone of our success in Kitchener’s vibrant healthcare landscape.
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Job Description
Career.zycto is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Part-Time Medical Transcriptionist to join our dedicated team. In this pivotal remote role, you will be responsible for accurately transcribing dictated medical reports, ensuring the highest standards of quality, confidentiality, and timeliness. This position offers the flexibility of part-time work, allowing you to leverage your expertise while maintaining a healthy work-life balance from the comfort of your home office in Kitchener, Ontario.
As a Medical Transcriptionist at Career.zycto, you will play a crucial part in the healthcare documentation process. Your daily tasks will involve listening to audio recordings made by physicians and other healthcare professionals and converting them into comprehensive, error-free written reports. These documents are vital for patient care, legal requirements, and billing purposes, demanding meticulous attention to medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, diagnostic procedures, and pharmacological agents. You will work with diverse specialties, encountering a wide range of medical reports, from consultation notes and operative reports to discharge summaries and progress notes.
We are looking for someone who possesses exceptional listening comprehension, a rapid and accurate typing speed, and an unwavering commitment to data integrity. The ability to distinguish between different speakers, handle varying audio qualities, and decipher accents is paramount. You will be expected to utilize your knowledge of medical grammar, punctuation, and style guidelines to produce polished documents. Furthermore, maintaining strict patient confidentiality and adhering to all HIPAA/PHIPA regulations is non-negotiable. If you are passionate about contributing to the efficiency and accuracy of healthcare information, and thrive in an autonomous, detail-focused environment, we encourage you to apply. This is an excellent opportunity to collaborate with a professional team committed to excellence in medical documentation, ensuring that every word counts.
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Key Responsibilities
- Transcribe dictated medical reports from audio recordings accurately and efficiently.
- Ensure proper spelling, grammar, punctuation, and medical terminology are used in all transcribed documents.
- Verify patient information and report specifics for accuracy and completeness.
- Adhere strictly to patient confidentiality and HIPAA/PHIPA regulations.
- Review and edit transcribed documents for errors and inconsistencies.
- Manage workload to meet established turnaround times and deadlines.
- Utilize medical reference materials and dictionaries as needed to ensure accuracy.
- Communicate effectively with supervisors regarding any issues or challenges encountered.
- Maintain proficiency with transcription software and relevant healthcare platforms.
Required Skills
- Proven experience as a Medical Transcriptionist (minimum 12 months).
- Exceptional knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology.
- High proficiency in English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
- Typing speed of at least 60-70 words per minute with high accuracy.
- Proficiency with medical transcription software and word processing tools.
- Strong listening comprehension skills and ability to discern various accents and dictation styles.
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain focus for extended periods.
- Strict adherence to patient confidentiality (HIPAA/PHIPA).
Preferred Qualifications
- Certification from a recognized Medical Transcription program (e.g., AHDI CMT/RMT).
- Experience with specific Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems.
- Familiarity with various medical specialties.
- Ability to self-monitor quality and productivity.
Perks & Benefits
- Flexible part-time working hours.
- Opportunity to work remotely from your home office.
- Competitive hourly compensation.
- Supportive and collaborative team environment.
- Access to professional development resources.
- Contribution to a vital aspect of healthcare delivery.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit their application by clicking the link below. Please ensure your resume highlights your relevant experience and qualifications.
