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Medical Editor Job at Winnipeg Regional Health Authority in Union

MediabistroUnion, NJ, United States

9 days ago

Job type

Permanent

Job description

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Department / Unit : Health Information Services

Work Location : Bethesda Regional Health Centre

Hiring Status : Permanent

FTE : 0.6

Employment arrangement : In Person

Daily hours worked : 7.75

Anticipated shift : Days

Annual base hours : 2015

Anticipated Start Date : As mutually agreed upon

Find your rewarding career in a vibrant and diverse community within Southern Health-Santé Sud. Our organization is privileged to provide care for people at every point in their lives.

Partnering with our communities, we provide safe, accessible and sustainable people-centered health care. We are proud to work in collaboration with all our partners within and throughout our diverse region : seven First Nations Communities, Francophone, Métis, Mennonite and Hutterite communities as well as a growing number of immigrants from all over the world.

Be part of the Southern Health-Santé Sud team, who is rooted in what matters most. Join a region that offers a lifestyle like no other – a safe, peaceful, beautiful, fulfilling life for you and your family.

Position Overview

Experience

Minimum 2 years’ experience transcribing or editing in a medical / healthcare environment including; 2 years’ experience applying medical terminology, including anatomy, physiology, disease processes, acronyms, pharmaceuticals, laboratory values, surgical procedures and instruments and techniques.
2 years experience working with voice recognition software and use of a headset and foot pedal.

Education (Degree / Diploma / Certificate)

Complete high school education, Manitoba standards required.

Successful completion of a recognized medical transcriptionist training program is required.

A suitable combination of education and experience may be considered.

Certification / Licensure / Registration

Not Applicable

Qualifications and Skills

Typing / keyboarding skills of 60 words per minute. Typing test will be required.

Proficiency using office software and equipment (including Microsoft Office applications) and Electronic Patient Records

Excellent English language skills (oral and written), including superior spelling, grammar, and punctuation skills.

Keen attention to detail.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including communicating and participating using office and videoconferencing technologies (such as Microsoft Teams and email).

Perform duties independently with minimal supervision.

Understand dictation by individuals for whom English is an additional language (e.g. dictation with strong accents, rapid speech, unusual phrasing).

Work with confidential personal health information applying key principles of privacy legislation.

Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population is required.

Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.

Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality including paper, electronic formats and other mediums.

Good work and attendance record.

Requires a valid Class 5 driver’s license, an all-purpose insured vehicle and liability insurance of at least $1,000,000.

Physical Requirements

Periods of prolonged use of computer monitor, keyboard and headset.

May be required to travel independently to other regional facilities.

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process.

Southern Health-Santé Sud, in partnership with the Indigenous community, is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter / application.

Completes and maintains Satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred.

Please include three work-related references with your job application from persons who are not related to you but have direct knowledge of your current and past work performance.

Consistent with the French Language Services Policy of the Government of Manitoba and Southern Health-Santé Sud’s FLS Policy, we are committed to offering services in English and French in designated program / service areas serving French-speaking communities within Southern Health-Santé Sud. If no candidates satisfy the bilingual qualification, candidates meeting all other qualifications may be considered for this position.

Please be advised that job competitions for union represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file may be provided to the grievor's representative. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.

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