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Medical Transcriptionist I

White Plains, New York

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Category Laboratory Location White Plains, New York Job function Operations Job family Laboratory Operations
Shift Day Employee type Regular Full-Time Work mode On-site

Medical Transcriptionist I - White Plains, NY - Monday to Friday 9:00AM - 5:30PM

Responsible for transcribing specialty dictation from all members of the medical/clinical staff via recorded dictation and sorts/files copies of transcribed reports. Performs other clerical duties as required. 

Pay Range: $21.38 - $32.08 / hour

Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.

Benefits Information:

We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects – physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position, some of the benefits offered may include:

  • Day 1 Medical/Dental/Vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours 
  • 15 PTO days first year
  • Paid Holidays
  • Annual Bonus Opportunity  
  • 401(k) with matching contributions
  • Variable compensation plan (AIP) bonus
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Blueprint for Wellness
  • Tuition Reimbursement for undergraduate and graduate programs for FT employees who work 30+ hours 
  • Opportunities for career advancement  
  • Training provided! 

  • Primarily responsible for transcribing gross description and may transcribe microscopic diagnosis and other clinical information into LIS 
  • Make corrections/edits to reports, as per Pathologist instructions 
  • Provide verbally, STAT and malignant results to clients, as applicable 
  • Obtain patient clinical history, as applicable 
  • May participate in the training of new staff members 
  • Prepare outside consultation cases for send-out to the client, as applicable 
  • Maintain Send-out/Consultation log, as applicable 
  • May select pathologist QC cases (PASR) 
  • May assign CPT codes, once required training is completed and documented 
  • Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either correct problem or immediately notify general supervisor, technical supervisor or director 
  • Understand and follow all applicable standard operating procedures for job-related responsibilities, to include Pathologist Electronic Signature Guidelines SOP 
  • All other duties as assigned 

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Work Experience:  

N/A

Preferred Work Experience:  

0-3 years transcription experience 

Physical and Mental Requirements:

  • The normal performance of duties may require lifting and carrying objects: Objects 1 to 10 pounds are lifted and carried frequently; objects 11 to 25 pounds are lifted and carried occasionally; objects 36 to 50 pounds are seldom lifted or carried and objects over 50 pounds are not to be lifted or carried without assistance.  
  • Ability to stand and work at the bench for long periods of time.  
  • Frequent walking and/or standing.  

Knowledge:  

Knowledge of Medical Terminology 

Skills:

  • Strong Data Entry skills 
  • Good clerical, organizational, phone and communication skills 


EDUCATION
High School Diploma or Equivalent(Required)

LICENSECERTIFICATIONS

While we appreciate and value our staffing partners, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Quest will not be responsible for paying agency fees for any individual as to whom an agency has sent an unsolicited resume.

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  • Annual incentive plans

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  • 401(k)

    You’re eligible to join the Quest Diagnostics 401(k) Plan on your date of hire. The company will match up to 5% of your annual salary.

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