Medical Transcriptionists

This role is for one of the Weekday's clientsMin Experience: 3 years

Location: Bengaluru

JobType: full-time

We are seeking highly skilled and detail-oriented Medical Transcriptionists with 3 to 20 years of experience to join our healthcare documentation team. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in transcribing medical dictations accurately and efficiently while ensuring adherence to quality, confidentiality, and compliance standards. This role requires excellent listening skills, in-depth knowledge of medical terminology, and proficiency in transcription tools to produce precise and timely medical documents.

• Transcription of Medical Dictations: Accurately listen to, interpret, and transcribe dictations by physicians and other healthcare professionals into well-structured medical documents, including patient histories, physical examination reports, discharge summaries, operative notes, and diagnostic test results.
• Editing & Proofreading: Review and edit transcribed documents for grammar, spelling, punctuation, and clarity while ensuring consistency with medical standards and formatting guidelines.
• Medical Terminology & Language Proficiency: Apply extensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, disease processes, and medical procedures to ensure accurate documentation.
• Electronic Health Records (EHR) Integration: Ensure all transcribed reports are correctly entered into EHR systems, maintaining compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.
• Confidentiality & Compliance: Strictly follow HIPAA and other data privacy regulations to safeguard sensitive patient information.
• Collaboration: Work closely with physicians, nurses, and healthcare administrators to clarify dictations and resolve discrepancies for accurate patient documentation.
• Quality Assurance: Perform regular self-audits and peer reviews to ensure error-free documents that meet quality and turnaround time (TAT) standards.
• Continuous Learning: Stay updated with new medical terminology, treatment procedures, and transcription software advancements to enhance productivity and accuracy.

• Experience: 3–20 years of proven work experience as a Medical Transcriptionist in hospitals, clinics, transcription agencies, or healthcare documentation service providers.
• Technical Proficiency: Strong command over transcription software, foot pedals, voice recognition tools, Microsoft Word, and EHR systems.
• Listening & Comprehension: Exceptional ability to understand diverse accents, dialects, and fast-paced medical dictations.
• Attention to Detail: High degree of accuracy in transcribing dictated material, spotting errors, and ensuring consistency.
• Medical Knowledge: Solid grasp of medical terminology, abbreviations, clinical practices, diagnostic procedures, and pharmacology.
• Typing Speed: Proficiency in fast typing (minimum 65+ words per minute) with high accuracy.
• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills to interact effectively with healthcare professionals.
• Time Management: Ability to meet strict deadlines while maintaining accuracy and quality standards.
• Adaptability: Comfortable working with voice recognition technology, adapting to various physician dictation styles, and handling high workloads.

• Certification in Medical Transcription (CMT or RMT) is desirable.
• Prior experience working with US, UK, or global healthcare documentation preferred.
• Familiarity with medical coding and billing processes is a plus.