MSLA - Medical Transcriber - Pasadena, CA

MSLA is a Medical Corporation that provides comprehensive independent medical evaluations (IME) and other IME related services to the government and private industry. Our business philosophy incorporates both exceptional customer service and quality evaluations, both of which are the primary factors for our rapid growth since our inception in 1998. 

In addition to our core clinics located throughout California, Nevada and Hawaii, MSLA manages an extensive nationwide network of fully credentialed physicians in all major specialties, each meticulously screened for compliance with our standards for service excellence.
 

MSLA's Core Values are at the heart of our business and are subsequently extremely important to understand and operate by.
 


Integrity: Do the right thing. Our clients, patients, and providers all expect this of MSLA and we deliver on this promise in every facet of our business.
Honesty: MSLA is devoted to honest and fair business practices. We work vigorously with all of our partners to ensure that we manage ourselves in a way that cannot be viewed as anything else but 100% ethical.
Action: We at MSLA encourage all of our staff members, clients, and providers to move MSLA forward. Whether it be customer service, technology or new business ventures, we want to work together in improving our service delivery.  This takes a total team effort and MSLA is committed to just that.
Teamwork: We are all dependent upon each other to succeed in life, so we need to do our best to treat others with respect while reaching toward a common goal.  No matter what your interaction is with MSLA, you are considered a part of the MSLA Team!
 
Medical transcriptionists use audio playback equipment or software that is connected to their computer. This equipment often includes a headset and foot pedal, which are used to control the recording playback speed. They use word-processing and other specialized software, as well as medical reference materials, as needed.
 
Primary Responsibilities:

Listen to the recorded dictation of a doctor or other healthcare professional
Transcribe and interpret the dictation into diagnostic test results, operative reports, referral letters, and other documents
Review and edit drafts prepared by speech recognition software, making sure that the transcription is correct, complete, and has a consistent style
Translate medical abbreviations and jargon into the appropriate long form
Identify inconsistencies, errors, and missing information within a report that could compromise patient care
Follow up with the healthcare provider to ensure the accuracy of the reports
Submit health records for physicians to approve
Follow patient confidentiality guidelines and legal documentation requirements
Enter medical reports into electronic health records systems
Perform quality improvement audits
Competencies:
To be successful working in the role of transcriptionist in a medical setting you need to possess the following skills, knowledge, and abilities, which most employers commonly require from applicants for the position:

Possession of advanced computer skills, which help in storing recordings and processing of information using computers
Possession of strong knowledge of medical terms and practices, which are required to perform tasks effectively
Ability to listen attentively
Strong ability to follow instructions to the letter, which ensures error free delivery of assignments
Strong interpersonal skills, required to be able to understand and relate well with other team members
Effective time management skills, required to be able to execute tasks speedily and get more assignments done within a time frame

Required Qualifications:

Medical transcriptionists typically need postsecondary training. Prospective medical transcriptionists must have an understanding of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, grammar, and word - processing software
Employers prefer to hire transcriptionists who have completed postsecondary training in medical transcription, which is offered by many vocational schools, community colleges, and distance - learning programs
A 1 - year certificate program or 2 - year associate’s degree normally includes coursework in anatomy, medical terminology, and risk management, legal issues relating to healthcare documentation, and English grammar and punctuation. Many of these programs include supervised on - the - job experience. Some transcriptionists, especially those already familiar with medical terminology from previous experience as a nurse or medical secretary, become proficient through refresher courses and training
Apply on company website: www.mslaca.com
 
Please note:  This is a Direct Hire, Full - Time Employment offer with company benefits.
 
Careers with MSLA. Our focus is simple. We’re innovators at providing technology-driven, comprehensive, independent medical evaluations to government and private entities.  We’ve joined Logistics Health Incorporated (LHI) and Optum, as part of the UnitedHealth Group family of companies, and our mission is to help the health system work better for everyone. When you join our team, you’ll impact the lives of others by verifying the validity of claims, providing quality examinations and meeting the timelines that make a difference for our customers.  Here, you’ll join a team that makes you want to do better every day, resulting in your life's best work.(sm)
 
MSLA is a VEVRAA Federal contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer. The company has an ongoing commitment to affirmative action and the creation of a workplace free of discrimination, harassment and retaliation. The company recruits, hires, trains, and promotes individuals in all job titles without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, people with disabilities protected under law, and  protected veteran status.
 
MSLA is an equal opportunity employer
 
MSLA is a drug free and smoke free workplace
 
MSLA utilizes E - Verify
 
 
Job Keywords: medical terminology, anatomy physiology, word-processing software, electronic health records, medical reports, recorded dictation, healthcare, risk management, Pasadena, California, CA