Medical Transcriptionist

Job summary

Prepare consultation reports for pathologists, maintain report records, and produce metrics and specialized audits. Provide administrative support, assist with special projects and surgical pathology quality assurance work, and perform other assigned duties.

Job details

POSITION TITLE: MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTIONIST CLOSING DATE: November 2, 2026 LOCATIONS: King Edward Main Lab 100-830 King Edward Street CLASSIFICATION: Casual DEPARTMENT: Histology COMPENSATION: Non-union WORKING SCHEDULE: Monday to Saturday Responsibilities: Preparing consultation reports for Pathologists and maintaining records of incoming and outgoing reports Maintaining metrics such as turn-around-time audits, monthly report totals, report tracking time audits and other specialized reports Administrative duties such as updating manuals, policies and procedures and preparing business documents such as minutes, memos, letters and labels Assisting the Pathologists and department head with special projects and surgical pathology QA program work Other duties as required SKILLED KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS: Knowledge Completion of a Medical Office Administration training program with previous experience in medical terminology and transcription Demonstrated ability to data enter 40 WPM with 80% accuracy Advanced ability to proof-read, identify and correct errors Social Processing Skills Ability to function in a fast-paced environment & take instruction from senior staff/ supervisor/ manager. Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a team environment is essential. Attention to detail is essential. Organizational skills are essential. Excellent communication skills. Experience in word processing preferred. Ability to work independently and within a group environment & be reliable/accountable for duties assigned.

What you’ll do

Prepare consultation reports for pathologists, maintain report records, and produce metrics and specialized audits. Provide administrative support, assist with special projects and surgical pathology quality assurance work, and perform other assigned duties.

Requirements

Completion of a Medical Office Administration training program and previous experience with medical terminology and transcription are required. Candidates should be able to enter data at 40 words per minute with 80% accuracy and demonstrate strong proofreading, organizational, communication, multitasking, and teamwork skills.

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• report preparation · Preferred
• Multitasking · Preferred
• Data entry · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Medical Transcription
• Medical Terminology
• Data Entry
• Proofreading
• Error Correction
• Report Preparation
• Records Management
• Turnaround-Time Auditing
• Report Tracking
• Word Processing
• Attention to Detail
• Organization
• Communication
• Multitasking
• Teamwork
• Time Management
• Surgical Pathology
• Office Administration
• Productivity Improvement
• Organizational Skills
• Administrative Functions
• Auditing
• Histology
• Memos
• Safety Assurance
• Transcribing
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Administrative
• Science & Research
• Medical Transcriptionist
• Medical Secretaries
• Medical Transcriptionists

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