Job Description

Medical Transcriptionist

Transcribes and edits documents, and performs quality assurance on transcribed and speech recognition dictation by physicians or other healthcare providers, using the actual dictation, in accordance with Boys Town National Research Hospital (BTNRH) Medical Transcription Department Style Guide.

Hours: Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm, position is remote after training.

Major Responsibilities & Duties:

• Transcribes patient reports including inpatient and outpatient reports, completing these while maintaining accuracy and neatness, as well as meeting the accepted level of production established for the BTNRH Medical Transcription Department.
• Edits transcribed and speech recognition documents and performs quality assurance, identifying and evaluating inconsistencies and inaccuracies in medical documents, and provides feedback to the document creator (medical transcriptionist).
• Focuses on editing and formatting physician-dictated medical records, fixing grammatical errors, and improving content in an efficient and accurate manner.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to type 70 wpm.
• Ability to apply a thorough knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to work with a variety of people.
• Ability to organize work to meet deadlines.
• Ability to apply knowledge of correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
• Ability to learn and/or previous experience using digital speech recognition dictation/transcription software.
• Ability to work overtime when deadlines require it.
• Ability to treat all information with strict confidentiality.
• Must be able to work with many individuals who have differing professional backgrounds and must be able to organize workloads so that all deadlines are met.
• Proficiency in advanced medical terminology.
• Must have excellent spelling, punctuation, and grammar skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to provide quality feedback to staff in order to develop ongoing quality improvement.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of five years of experience in medical transcription required.
• Able to type 70 wpm accurately required.
• Previous experience using digital speech recognition dictation/transcription software required.
• Ability to work overtime and/or weekend hours as needed to meet deadlines required.

• Other Duties: This job description incorporates the essential functions and duties required for this position. However, other duties may be required and assigned at times and as determined by a supervisor in order to meet the needs of the organization.
• Serves as a role model in carrying out activities and behaviors that reflect the values and principles of the Boys Town mission.

Physical Requirements, Equipment Usage, Work Environment:

• Position is relatively sedentary in a normal office administrative environment involving minimum exposure to physical risks. Will use office equipment such as a computer/laptop, monitor, keyboard, and a general workstation set-up.

Care and respect for others is more than a commitment at Boys Town – it is the foundation of who we are and what we do.

At Boys Town, we cultivate a culture of belonging for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results.

About Boys Town:

Boys Town has been changing the way America cares for children and families since 1917. With over a century of service, our employees have helped us grow from a small boardinghouse in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, into one of the largest national child and family care organizations in the country. With the addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977, our services branched out into the health care and research fields, offering even more career opportunities to those looking to make a real difference.

Our employees are our #1 supporters when it comes to achieving Boys Town's mission, which is why we are proud of their commitment to making the world a better place for children, families, patients, and communities. A unique feature for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits are reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location. Additional costs savings for the employee and their dependents are found in our pharmacy benefits with low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs. Boys Town takes your mental health seriously with no cost mental health visits to an in-network provider. We help our employees prepare for retirement with a generous match on their 401K or 401K Roth account. Additional benefits include tuition reimbursement, parenting resources from our experts and professional development opportunities within the organization, just to name a few. Working at Boys Town is more than just a job, it is a way of life.

This advertisement describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. Boys Town is an equal employment opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. To request a disability-related accommodation in the application process, contact us at 1-877-639-6003.

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