Medical Transcriptionist- Pathology at RWJBarnabas Health – SOMERVILLE, New Jersey

Job Title: Medical Transcriptionist

Location: RWJ - Somerset

Department Name: Lab RWJSH

Req #: 0000231730

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $19.84 - $23.85 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview: Performs all the functions of a Pathology Transcriptionist including proofreading reports, answering calls, filing reports and slides, scanning and faxing, entering medical information into the computer system, editing, printing, sorting, and answering calls,

Follows up with inquiries from medical staff and reference labs in a prompt and courteous manner,

Performs other clerical and typing duties as required,

Behaves in a manner to promote a professional team-oriented work environment and maintains a neat personal and physical environment in the work area,

Participates in the quality improvement process,

Qualifications:

• High School completion or GED required,
• Knowledge of medical terminology,
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications,
• Must have good communication skills,
Prior experience in Anatomic Pathology preferred

SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS:

• Part time, day shift
• Monday through Friday

Essential Functions:

• Proof-Read Pathology reports, and enter Diagnosis with ICD Codes if needed
• Print Pathology reports and pull slides for conferences
• Prepare Anatomic Pathology Specimen Requests for send out
• Accept Legal requests and process
• Maintain printer, place work orders as needed
• Handle requests from outside labs for pathology and cytology
• Maintains records of slides & materials referred and returned to ensure continuity of material and information,
• Retrieve slides, photocopy, and package for send out,
• At end of month, create summary of send-out requests,
• Review past cases for unreturned blocks, slides, and follow-up,
• Work with pathologists on requests for Outside Consultations and include insurance information with the request,
• Receive requests from outside hospitals and reference labs and scan reports into Epic,
• Process faxed requests for additional testing
• Arrange courier transportation for specimen pick-ups and supply deliveries,
• Prepare packages for send out by UPS and FedEx,
• Answer phone calls professionally and assist caller with requests,
Perform additional tasks as needed related to the department s workflow

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer