Medical Transcriptionist job at Legacy Health in OR, WA

Medical Transcriptionist Requisition ID 26-47326  State/Province OR  Department LABORATORY ADMINISTRATION  Avg Hours Per Week 16  FTE 0.40  Pay Range USD $24.60/Hr. - USD $35.17/Hr.  FLSA Status Non-Exempt  Shift Differentials Eves $1.75/hr, Nts $2.75/hr, Wknd $2.00/hr  Union Non-union  Work Days Set schedule, no weekends  Shift Day  Shift Length 8  Shift Start Time 0900 Shift End Time 1730 Job Description: Overview Our Medical Transcriptionist's perform a variety of clerical and transcription duties. This involves interection with all levels of hospital staff, and exposure to confidential and sensitive information requiring considerable use of tact, diplomacy, discretion and judgment. If you possess these skills and want to join our mission of making life better for others, we invite you to consider this position. After initial training, this is a remote position (OR/WA only). All new hires are required to come to a designated Legacy Health office location in Portland, Oregon prior to their start date for a new hire health assessment and to complete new hire paperwork. Responsibilities The Medical Transcriptionist performs a variety of clerical, transcription, editing and support functions and the processing of associated data.  Responsibilities may include work as assigned in any of the following areas:  transcription and/or editing of medical reports, film file room, result charting, phone results and service, and general clerical duties as necessary. Qualifications Experience: Completion of a Medical Transcription course or equivalent (2 years) Medical transcription experience. Skills: Medical terminology. Typing > 80 WPM. Computer experience. Pay Range USD $24.60 - USD $35.17 /Hr. Our Commitment to Health and Equal Opportunity Our Legacy is good for health for Our People, Our Patients, Our Communities, Our World. Above all, we will do the right thing. If you are passionate about our mission and believe you can contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply—even if you don't meet every qualification listed. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed. Legacy Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion or creed, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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