ARMED FORCES HOSPITALS PROGRAMME SOUTHERN REGION,
KHAMIS MUSHAYT
Directorate: Medical Administration
Department: Pathology
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JOB DESCRIPTION TITLE:
Medical Secretary/ Medical Transcription
RESPONSIBLE FOR:
Transcription of Medical Information
ACCOUNTABLE TO:
Chief of Pathology and Laboratory
Medicine/Consultant Pathologist/Laboratory
Unit Manager
JOB DESCRIPTION:
1.0
JOB SUMMARY:
1.1
2.0
Responsible for accurate, timely transcription of dictated or handwritten
medical information.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7
Transcribes history physical, consultation, and pathology reports, as dictated
by Consultants, Laboratory Manager and Senior Technical Staff.
Notifies physicians of missing or inaudible dictation
Performs copying, charting and logging duties as required.
Proof reads all materials for accuracy and assures identification of patient
information on each report.
Coordinates transcribed reports according to department procedures.
Maintains confidentiality of all patient information.
Performs other applicable tasks and duties within the realm of his/her
knowledge and ability as assigned by the Laboratory Unit Manager.
3.0
HOURS OF WORK:
48 hours a week.
4.0
REQUIREMENTS:
4.1
Qualifications or Relevant Experience:
4.1.1 Bachelor of science from a recognized university.
4.1.2 Formal medical transcription training required.
4.1.3 Certification as an American Medical Transcriptionist (CMT) or an
accredited British Medical Secretary preferred.
ARMED FORCES HOSPITALS PROGRAMME SOUTHERN REGION,
KHAMIS MUSHAYT
Directorate: Medical Administration
Department: Pathology
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Medical Secretary/ Medical Transcription
JOB DESCRIPTION: (Cont’d.)
4.2
Experience
4.2.1 Minimum of Two (2) years experience as a Medical Transcriptionist in
an acute multidisciplinary hospital.
4.2.2 Comprehensive knowledge of hospital and medical terminology
except pathology.
4.2.3 Minimum typing speed of 60 w.p.m. (corrected).
4.2.4 Experience transcribing multinational accents useful, but not required.
5.0
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
5.1
As laid down by the MSD Hospital Programme and subject for amendment.
Remuneration will be commensurate with the category indicated above.
NB:
This job description is not exhaustive, and is intended as a general guide. It
exists in conjunction with a detailed breakdown of day-to-day duties.
Approval
Position
Name
Prepared by:
Chief of Medical
Laboratory
Human Resources
Director
Programme
Director
Dr. Ali Hawan
Reviewed by:
Approved by:
Acknowledged
by Employee
Lt. Col. Thabit Al
Shaia’anni
Brig. Gen. Dr. Hamoud
Al Shahrani
Signature
Date