MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTIONIST – Part Time with Benefits  

$16.64 – $24.96 Per Hour *DOE 

All job-related experience must be included on the resume portion for it to be considered in the salary offer.  

Salt Lake County…A career with a purpose in the community you love!  

Salt Lake County invites you to explore our exciting career opportunities. We seek highly enthusiastic individuals to enrich our County with your experience and talent. If you enjoy working in a team environment that is committed to changing the lives of its community, please keep reading.  

What it is like to work here:  

At Salt Lake County our culture is woven into all aspects of our work and our employees’ lives, from the way we treat each other to the way we support the community.  To promote and foster a fun and healthy work environment, we appreciate employees through great benefits, a healthy work life balance and room to grow and develop.  

Surround yourself with:  

Peers who are motivated to make a difference in the lives of those we serve. We serve Salt Lake County and envision a safe and beautiful place for all to live, work, and have fun. Salt Lake County is about connecting people and championing our community.  Community is more than a place….it's our heart and service that bring us together.  

We encourage a work life balance:  

Working for Salt Lake County is more than just a paycheck.  A career with Salt Lake County includes several benefits and perks.  We support our employees with 12 Holidays, up to 24 vacation days, 12 sick days and one personal day every year.    

For Benefits information click HERE   

JOB SUMMARY 

Translates physicians’ dictation of patient care and treatment into comprehensive typed records. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

One (1) year of medical transcription experience.  
Accurately type more than 65 words per minute 
Specialized Transcription training, license or certificate preferred 
Basic computer knowledge with a firm understanding of Windows, Microsoft Word and Internet Explorer 
In order to be considered for this position, all applicants must complete a skills assessment. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

• Provide accurate and timely transcribed reports of physician orders and medical documents 

• Transcribe physicians’ notes into well organized and accurate statements 

• Transcribe and produce letters as requested 

• Investigates inconsistencies in medical records and appropriately edit or revise without altering the meaning or changing the author’s style. 

• Responds to priority requests within acceptable time frame 

• Participate in ongoing quality assurance projects and meetings relating to transcription. 

• Copy, fax and shred documents 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA)

Knowledge of:

• Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Electronic Health Records
• Correct English usage including: rules of proper grammar, punctuation, and style, correct spelling, and logical sentence structure
• Medical language and its structure, editing, and terminology
• CPT, DRG, and ICD-9 coding terminologies and general application
• Pharmacological terminology
• Relevant Sheriff’s Office and Jail policies and procedures

Skills and Abilities to:  

• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Operate standard office machines
• Operate standard transcription station with foot controls
• Operate a telephone system
• Follow verbal and written procedures and instructions
• Maintain confidentiality and security of health care documentation

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work duties are typically performed in a general office setting.

Ability to sit for long periods of time.

Ability to lift items up to 20 pounds

Ability to use a keyboard for long periods of time.

Must have a normal level of audiometric acuity.

Due to the nature of this position, the successful applicant must pass a required background check through fingerprinting and enrollment in the continuous RAP Back (Record of Arrest and Prosecution Back) program in accordance with current County Human Resources policy requirements.