Job Description

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More than 50 years ago, a country doctor and a handful of forward-thinking residents had a vision for their small towns of Simi and Santa Susana. They would create a special place of healing in the picturesque valley they called home. Today, we are the largest medical center and only accredited chest pain center serving Simi Valley. We are committed to treating the whole person - physically, mentally, spiritually and socially. That promise of wholeness is what inspires us to care for this community. Our 144-bed acute care hospital and network of primary care and specialist locations are supported by 900 associates, 275 physicians, and 150 volunteers. We are also the first Center of Excellence for Robotic Surgery in Ventura County.

Job Summary:

Performs a multitude of secretarial functions essential in the day-to-day operation of the department including transcribing gross and microscopic dictation in a timely manner. Translates and transcribes Pathologist\'s dictations into comprehensive typed records.

Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience:

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred
• Associate\'s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred

Essential Functions:

• Transcribes medical dictation for Pathologist. Applies knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology to the transcription and proofreading of medical dictation. Prioritizes and accurately performs transcription.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the medicolegal implications and responsibilities related to the transcription. Performs duties as needed in scheduling meetings/appointments/procedures for Pathology, managing daily operations for area of responsibility and ordering and maintaining supplies at level to meet departmental needs.
• Operates designated word processing, dictation, and transcription equipment as directed to complete assignments. Ensures previous pathology diagnosis search is completed in accordance with established procedures. Mails and faxes anatomical pathology and bone marrow reports to physicians
• Follows policies and procedures to contribute to the efficiency of the pathology transcription department. Recognizes and reports problems, errors, and discrepancies in dictation and patient records to appropriate authority.
• Collects Quality Assurance data and reports the data to pathologist monthly. Performs projects/assignments for the pathologists
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements:

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations, including, but not limited to, measles, mumps, flu (based on the seasonal availability of the flu vaccine typically during October-March each year), COVID-19 vaccine (required in CA, HI and OR) etc., as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

About Us: Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 90 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 400 sites of care, including 26 acute care facilities, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of 37,000 includes employees, physicians and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God\'s love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.

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