Job Description

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Transcribe discharge summaries and medical reports of all the departments of the hospital.

   1. Types Fitness certificates issued by the Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics required for pregnant women to travel by air.

   2. Transcribes Angiogram, angioplasty, echocardiogram, reports of Cardiology department.

   3. Other than the above said reports medical transcriptionists deal with the vaccination certificates, health check up reports etc. and Dexa scan reports.

   4. All the reports of radiology department are transcribed by the medical transcriptionists in the HMS.

   5. Performs related duties as required.

• Transcribe discharge summaries and medical reports for all hospital departments.

• Type fitness certificates issued by the Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics for pregnant women requiring air travel.

• Transcribe cardiology reports, including angiogram, angioplasty, and echocardiogram reports.

• Handle transcription of other medical documents such as vaccination certificates, health check-up reports, and DEXA scan reports.

• Transcribe all radiology department reports into the Hospital Management System (HMS).

• Perform any other related duties as assigned.

• Graduate with a Medical Transcriptionist Diploma/Certificate Course or equivalent.

• Maximum typing speed of 70–80 words per minute

• Basic knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, disease processes, signs and symptoms, medications, and laboratory values; knowledge of relevant specialty areas is an advantage.

• Understanding of medical transcription guidelines and best practices

• Strong skills in English usage, grammar, punctuation, style, and editing

• Ability to use professional reference materials effectively.

• Proficient in operating word processing, dictation, transcription, and other relevant equipment

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

• Excellent concentration, listening skills, and hand-eye-audio coordination

• Awareness of and ability to apply relevant legal concepts, including patient confidentiality.

• Minimum six months of experience in a healthcare setup.

• Excellent command of spoken and written English; knowledge of Arabic is desirable but not essential.

• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel