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SalarySalary range: The salary range for this position is CAD $26.94 - $26.94 / hour Why Fraser Health?:
Fraser Health is responsible for the delivery of hospital and community-based health services to over 1.9 million people in 20 diverse communities from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations.
Effective October 26th, 2021, all new hires to Fraser Health will need to have full COVID 19 vaccination (have received a full series of a World Health Organization “WHO” approved vaccine against infection by SARS-COV-2, or a combination of approved WHO vaccines). Please note this applies to all postings, and individual medical exemptions must be approved by the Provincial Health Officer.
Position Details
The Medical Imaging transfer of service to Fraser Health will be completed on January 19th, 2024 and we will be hiring soon!
We are looking to hire Medical Transcriptionists (Medical Imaging) to join our team!
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We invite you to apply today and find out why employees recommend Fraser Health to their friends as an exceptional place to work. We are committed to planetary health, we value diversity in the work force and seek to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring and Trust.
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Grade 12, graduation from an approved program in Medical Transcription plus one year's recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Skills and Abilities
Are you someone who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of others?
Fraser Health is responsible for the delivery of hospital and community-based health services to over 1.9 million people in 20 diverse communities from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations.
Our team of 45,000 staff, medical staff and volunteers is dedicated to serving our patients, families and communities to deliver on our vision: Better health, best in health care.
Effective October 26th, 2021, all new hires to Fraser Health will need to have full COVID 19 vaccination (have received a full series of a World Health Organization “WHO” approved vaccine against infection by SARS-COV-2, or a combination of approved WHO vaccines). Please note this applies to all postings, and individual medical exemptions must be approved by the Provincial Health Officer.
Position Details
The Medical Imaging transfer of service to Fraser Health will be completed on January 19th, 2024 and we will be hiring soon!
We are looking to hire Medical Transcriptionists (Medical Imaging) to join our team!
Come work with us!
We invite you to apply today and find out why employees recommend Fraser Health to their friends as an exceptional place to work. We are committed to planetary health, we value diversity in the work force and seek to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring and Trust.
Joining our team offers you opportunities to work in a rapidly growing organization with health professionals who are excellent in their respective fields, career growth and advancement, a competitive compensation package (including four weeks of vacation to start, comprehensive health benefits, and pension plan), and the rewarding opportunity to make a difference every single day in health care.
Connect with us!
Connect with us on our Careers social channels where you’ll learn about exciting opportunities, get career tips from our recruiters, and meet some of your future team members! You can also visit us on Indeed and Glassdoor.
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Transcribes and types a variety of medical dictation and other documentation such as diagnostic radiology reports, medical consults and clinical histories from a centralized dictation system utilizing the Radiology Information System, computerized equipment and intermediate word processing software. Responds to work status enquiries, photocopies, faxes and distributes reports in accordance with established procedures as assigned.
Responsibilities:- Transcribes and types a variety of medical dictation and other documentation such as diagnostic radiology reports, medical consults and clinical histories. Receives work requisitions and types designated material from dictation tapes and/or a computerized dictation system into the Radiology Information System and/or inputs comprehensive medical terminology data into a personal computer utilizing intermediate word processing software packages.
- Edits transcribed material for stylistic consistency and accuracy of content by identifying medical and verbal inconsistencies in dictation and correcting/resolving by querying supervisor and/or physician as required. Ensures format, punctuation and grammar are correct by proofreading and revising document as required and in accordance with departmental standards. Forwards completed documents to designated staff for approval according to established departmental procedures and makes report corrections as required.
- Responds to enquiries related to work status by methods such as checking database for document status and providing information regarding originating date, time completed/time to be completed in accordance with departmental standards.
- Participates in quality assurance by performing duties such as identifying problems and/or inconsistencies and providing feedback and recommendations to supervisor.
- Monitors condition of equipment and reports malfunctions to supervisor.
- Photocopies, faxes and distributes material such as reports to designated personnel in accordance with departmental procedures by receiving request and operating related equipment.
- Performs a variety of clerical duties such as answering telephone and maintaining files and records on items such as types of reports completed.
- Carries out responsibilities in accordance with health and safety requirements. Immediately reports unsafe situations by notifying supervisor or other appropriate personnel.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education, Training and Experience
Grade 12, graduation from an approved program in Medical Transcription plus one year's recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Skills and Abilities
- Ability to keyboard at 60 wpm.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to deal with others effectively.
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
- Ability to operate related equipment.
