Transcriptionist, Histopathology

Aga Khan University Hospital invites applications for the position of Transcriptionist 

Responsibilities
You will be responsible for:

• typing dictated/handwritten lab test reports, letters, memos, and other documents with the transcribing machine, computer or typewriter on a daily basis to assist in a timely preparation of reports/documents

• performing routine administrative work such as posting, sorting and filing or other related work as and when required and according to the instructions given to assist in smooth running of the section/department

• checking on a daily basis that the lab test reports are dispatched on due dates according to the laboratory protocol to avoid any delay in delivery of reports to the patients

• ensuring that a stock of stationary required to transcribe and print reports is always available by keeping weekly checks and providing the same information to the supervisor on monthly basis to avoid any shortage that would hinder the smooth operations of the concerned department of the clinical laboratory

• any other duty or responsibility assigned by the Charge Technologist

Requirements
You should have:

• a Graduate degree

• two to three years of experience as a Medical Transcriber

• ability to operate a transcribing machine

• good knowledge of medical terminology

• skills in transcribing from dictaphone equipment

• good typing speed with accuracy

• good verbal and written communication skills in english