The Medical Transcription Editor (QC) is responsible for reviewing and editing transcribed medical reports to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with industry standards. This role plays a crucial part in maintaining high-quality documentation that supports patient care and meets legal and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Quality Review:
• Conduct thorough reviews of transcribed medical reports to identify and correct errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and medical terminology.
• Ensure that transcriptions accurately reflect the dictated content and adhere to client-specific formatting and style guidelines.
• Compliance and Standards Adherence:
• Verify that transcribed documents comply with HIPAA regulations and other relevant healthcare documentation standards.
• Apply the AHDI Book of Style and other industry-standard references during the editing process.
• Feedback and Training:
• Provide constructive feedback to medical transcriptionists and editors to promote continuous improvement.
• Assist in training new team members on quality standards and best practices.
• Documentation and Reporting:
• Maintain accurate records of quality review activities and outcomes.
• Generate reports on quality metrics and trends to inform process improvements.
• Collaboration:
• Work closely with other members of the transcription and quality assurance teams to address issues and enhance overall quality.
• Participate in regular meetings to discuss quality concerns and solutions.

Qualifications:

• Education:
• Associate or Bachelors degree in a related field; certification in medical transcription is preferred.
• Experience:
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a medical transcriptionist, with at least 2 years in an editing or quality control role.
• Experience with various medical specialties such as cardiology, dermatology, and radiology is advantageous.
• Skills:
• Proficiency in medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology.
• Strong command of English grammar, punctuation, and style.
• Attention to detail and ability to identify discrepancies in medical documentation.
• Familiarity with transcription software and electronic medical record (EMR) systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Certifications:
• Certified Medical Transcriptionist (CMT) or Registered Healthcare Documentation Specialist (RHDS) certification is preferred.

Additional Information:

• Work Environment:
• Remote work options may be available.
• Flexible working hours to accommodate different time zones.
• Compensation:
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Benefits package including health insurance and paid time off.

About company

Vitality an ISO 27001 and HIPAA certified company, employs over 250 professionals and stands out as a leading provider of business support solutions in the healthcare, legal and insurance domains in the US. Vitality specializes in Medical Billing, Accounts Receivable, Transcription, Medical Record Review, Paralegal and Teleradiology services.