Medical Editor

Job summary

Transcribe medical information accurately, concisely, and promptly using approved templates, and distribute completed reports to the appropriate health care providers. Help maintain complete and accurate patient health records while protecting confidentiality and supporting Health Information Services.

Job details

Requisition ID: 414509 Position Number: MEDEDITORSEL_01 Posting End Date: November 10, 2026 City: Selkirk Employer: Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority Site: Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority - Selkirk Regional Health Centre Department / Unit: Health Records Job Stream: Non-Clinical Union: MGEU Anticipated Start Date - End Date: To Be Determined - Indefinite FTE: 1.00 Anticipated Shift: Days Salary: As per collective agreement Indefinite Term (subject to a minimum notice of 24 hours) The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority delivers health-care services on First Nation Treaty Territories 1, 2, 3 and 5 and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. We respect that First Nations treaties were made on these territories, acknowledge harms and mistakes, and we dedicate ourselves to collaborate in partnership with First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in the spirit of reconciliation. Position Summary: Responsible for the accurate, concise and timely transcription of medical information utilizing approved templates to ensure consistent and professional generation of medical documents. This position is also responsible for the distribution of transcribed reports to specified health care providers for continued patient care and contributes to the overall maintenance, completeness and accuracy of the patient health record. While maintaining confidentiality in all matters relating to clients, staff and the organization, the incumbent works co-operatively in a matrix structure to support the functions of Health Information Services. The position of Medical Transcriptionist functions in a manner consistent with, and supports the mission, vision and values of the Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority. Qualifications: Completion of a Recognized Medical Transcription Certified Course. Excellent writing skills; including proper spelling, grammar and punctuation Must be proficient with basic computer skills Minimum two (2) years’ experience working in a health care setting preferred Experience working in a medical transcription application Excellent keyboarding skills with a minimum of 80 wpm. Demonstrated effective communication skills Ability to effectively work in a team environment Must be able to work independently Satisfactory employment record. Internal applicants must include a current resume with application upon change of department, site, program and or classification. As a condition of employment, all successful applicants will be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check (with vulnerable sector screening), adult abuse and child abuse registry checks prior to commencing employment. The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people at all levels within our workforce. We encourage successful Indigenous individuals to self-declare by completing a voluntary self-declaration as part of the application process. Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to communicate in more than one language would be considered an asset. Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions. The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. Accessibility accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection.

What you’ll do

Transcribe medical information accurately, concisely, and promptly using approved templates, and distribute completed reports to the appropriate health care providers. Help maintain complete and accurate patient health records while protecting confidentiality and supporting Health Information Services.

Requirements

Completion of a recognized medical transcription course and excellent writing, computer, communication, and keyboarding skills are required; keyboarding speed must be at least 80 words per minute. Two or more years of health care experience is preferred, along with experience using a medical transcription application, the ability to work independently and as part of a team, and a satisfactory employment record.

Listed skills

• basic computer skills · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Time management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Medical Transcription
• Writing
• Spelling, Grammar, And Punctuation
• Basic Computer Skills
• Medical Transcription Applications
• Keyboarding
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Independent Work
• Confidentiality
• Attention To Accuracy
• Time Management

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Administrative

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