Transcriptionist wanted to provide a record of patient care by transcribing and interpreting physician's dictation into medical-legal documents. I want you to provide your typing speed prior to submitting to this position. The responsibilities will cover the following: 1. preparing work to be accomplished by gathering and sorting transcription tapes and written instructions, 2. determining format and content by following written or dictated instructions, 3. establishing document format by entering commands for spacing, margins, type size, style and color, and other parameters, 4. helping physicians use dictation equipment by demonstrating dictation techniques and procedures, 5. preparing documents by using transcription equipment; applying knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology; employing listening skills to decipher various accents, dialects, and dictation styles; operating a word processor to input data, 6. Correcting spelling and medical terminology errors by using dictionary and medical reference books, 6. editing documents by recognizing, interpreting, and evaluating repetitions, discrepancies, and inaccuracies in dictation; editing, revising, and clarifying without altering meaning and style, 7. Complying with medical-legal policies, procedures, and priorities by perceiving medical documents as legal evidence, such as amendments of recordings; seeking clarification; recognizing and reporting problems, errors, and discrepancies to management, 8. Storing completed documents by entering documents in data base, 9. Printing documents by loading paper in printer; changing printing mechanisms; generating print commands, 10. Distributing documents by routing to physicians for editing and approvals, 11. Keeping equipment operational by following manufacturer's instructions and established procedures, 12. Maintaining supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies, 13. Maintaining patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential, 14. Contributing to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. What we require from the applicants are Data Entry Skills, Analyzing Information, Listening, Written Communication, Administrative Writing Skills, Documentation Skills, Reporting Skills, Word Processing, Internal Communications, Communication Processes, and Supply Management as well.