Job Description

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Transcribe discharge summaries and medical reports of all the departments of the hospital.


+ Types Fitness certificates issued by the Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics required for pregnant women to travel by air.
+ Transcribes Angiogram, angioplasty, echocardiogram, reports of Cardiology department.
+ Other than the above said reports medical transcriptionists deal with the vaccination certificates, health check up reports etc. and Dexa scan reports.
+ All the reports of radiology department are transcribed by the medical transcriptionists in the HMS.
+ Performs related duties as required.


Transcribe discharge summaries and medical reports for all hospital departments. Type

fitness certificates

issued by the Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics for pregnant women requiring air travel. Transcribe

cardiology reports

, including angiogram, angioplasty, and echocardiogram reports. Handle transcription of other medical documents such as vaccination certificates, health check-up reports, and DEXA scan reports. Transcribe all

radiology department reports

into the Hospital Management System (HMS). Perform any other related duties as assigned.

Graduate with a

Medical Transcriptionist Diploma/Certificate Course

or equivalent. Maximum typing speed of

70-80 words per minute

. Basic knowledge of

medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, disease processes, signs and symptoms, medications, and laboratory values

; knowledge of relevant specialty areas is an advantage. Understanding of

medical transcription guidelines and best practices

. Strong skills in

English usage, grammar, punctuation, style, and editing

. Ability to use professional

reference materials

effectively. Proficient in operating

word processing, dictation, transcription, and other relevant equipment

. Ability to

work under pressure

and meet deadlines. Excellent concentration, listening skills, and

hand-eye-audio coordination

. Awareness of and ability to apply

relevant legal concepts

, including patient confidentiality. Minimum

six months of experience

in a healthcare setup. Excellent command of

spoken and written English

; knowledge of Arabic is desirable but not essential. * Proficient in

Microsoft Word and Excel

.