Medical Transcriptionist B - Anatomical Pathology

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Req ID: 157623
Company: Nova Scotia Health
Location: Central Zone, MacKenzie Building - QEII Department: PLM Anatomical Pathology
Type of Employment: Temporary Hourly FT long-assignment ( 100% FTE) x 1 position(s)
Status: NSGEU Admin Professionals Position
Posting Closing Date: 8-Aug-23
Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators and creative thinkers today.
Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.
About The Opportunity
The Medical Transcriptionist is responsible for transcribing medical reports, answering phones, releasing medical information, inputting and retrieving data from the Laboratory Information System (LIS), including consult accessioning, prompt and accurate filing of reports and slides, and providing relief for other clerical duties within the work area.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Knowledge of Laboratory Information Systems (Cerner Millennium) an asset
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook
• Medical Terminology Certificate required
• Two years related experience preferred
• Effective organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
• Minimum of 60 wpm
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
• Grade 12 plus successful completion of a recognized medical secretarial or medical transcription program
• Experience in medical transcription

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.
Hours

• Long Assignment, Full-Time position; 70 hours bi-weekly
• Beginning as soon as possible for approximately 12 months
• Dates are approximate and are subject to change

Compensation and Incentives
$20.25 - $22.50 hourly
Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.
Once You've Applied
Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
This is a Admin Professionals bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.
Preferred candidates must be able to demonstrate proof of primary series of COVID -19 vaccine at time of hire.
Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.
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