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Ref# 23COP136
1 ‑ Full Time ‑ Transcription Editor 4
Health Records
Reporting to the Coordinator ‑ Health Records, the Transcription Editor IV interprets and transcribes complex clinical
documentation by clinicians regarding patient assessment, work up, therapeutic procedures, diagnosis, prognosis,
etc. in order to document patient care and facilitate delivery of health care services.
Qualifications:
* Combined medical terminology, transcription and voice editing skill sets to transcribe 115 minutes/ day
* Competency in speech‑recognition editing functions
* Ability to type a minimum of 75 words per minute
* Minimum education level of medical secretarial college diploma or equivalent in work experience and continuing
education
* Minimum two years experience medical transcription in an acute health care centre
* Extensive knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, clinical medicine, surgery, oncology,
diagnostic tests,
laboratory, and pharmacology
* Advanced knowledge of medical transcription guidelines and practices
* Excellent written and oral communication skills including English usage, grammar, punctuation, and style
* Ability to understand diverse accents and dialects and varying dictation styles
* Ability to operate designated word processing, dictation, and transcription equipment, and other equipment as
specified
* Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
* Ability to work under pressure with a fast paced, high volume workload
* Ability to maintain concentration for extended periods
* Excellent listening skills
* Excellent eye, hand, and auditory coordination
Salary Range: $25.260 to 25.838
The Health Sciences Centre strives to ensure the safety and security of the patients, visitors, employees and assets
financial and otherwise. All offers of employment to external candidates shall be conditional upon: a satisfactory
Criminal Records Check (CRC) where indicated, to ensure the absence of relevant criminal convictions; and proof of
full vaccination of all required doses of a COVID‑19 vaccine approved by Health Canada to Occupational Health &
Safety.
The Health Sciences Centre (HSC) is committed to delivering healthcare in a manner that is consistent with Patient
and Family Centred Care. Applicants are required to have a demonstrated knowledge, understanding and
commitment to this care philosophy.
Candidates will have demonstrated adherence to the Hospital's Code of Conduct. Regular attendance at work is
imperative, therefore, all applicants will have to demonstrate a good attendance record to be considered for this
position.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment supporting diversity in our work
environment to provide quality care where all feel valued, respected, and supported. We are dedicated to building a
workforce reflective of the communities in which we live and serve and encourage Indigenous people, visible
minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply and self‑identify. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability
are available throughout the selection process. Additionally we are identified as an English/French speaking health
sciences centre and encourage bilingual candidates to apply.
If there are no qualified applicants for the above position, the Hospital may, at their discretion, train unqualified
individuals.
Interested applicants must submit a resume outlining relevant previous experience and training no later than
11:59p.m. on
Friday, 25 August, 2023.
Internal applicants may apply via the job posting page on the iNtranet.
External applicants must apply through our
website.
Posted: August 18, 2023
COPE
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