- Listening to the recorded dictation of physicians and other healthcare professionals.
- Using specialized transcription equipment such as headsets and foot pedals.
- Editing and correcting medical dictation performed by speech recognition software.
- Converting transcribed diagnostic test results, procedures, and consultation notes into applicable report formats.
- Ensuring uncompromised patient care by transcribing fast and accurately, as well as performing thorough editing.
- Typing out the full forms of medical abbreviations and acronyms, as well as the formal versions of medical jargon.
- Identifying and following up on inconsistencies, errors, and missing information within a transcribed report.
- Submitting transcriptions to healthcare professionals for their approval in a timely manner.
- Performing additional tasks such as following up and revising patient history, as well as entering medical reports into electronic health records systems.




- Protecting patient confidentiality and adhering to legal requirements.

Medical Transcriptionist Requirements:

- Post-secondary training in medical transcription.
- Certification as a healthcare documentation specialist would be advantageous.
- 1-2 years of experience as a medical transcriptionist, or similar.
- Proficiency in Electronic Health Record systems.
- Ability to transcribe accurately and maintain a minimum typing speed of 65 words per minute.
- Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and meet legal requirements.
- Exceptional written communication skills and knowledge of medical record formats.

Candidates from Trivandrum Preferred

Job Types: Full time, Permanent

Education:

- Diploma (Preferred)

Experience:

- Medical Transcriptionist: 1 year (Preferred)

Location:

- Ambalathara, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Medical Typist/Medical Transcriptionist (Ambalathara)
🏢 Al Arif Hospital
📍 Ambalathara