Medical Typist

Job Title: Medical Typist
Department: Reporting / Radiology / Diagnostics
Location: Tambaram
Experience: 25 years
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

The Medical Typist is responsible for accurately typing and formatting medical reports, including diagnostic, radiology, ultrasound, and laboratory-related reports, based on the instructions or voice recordings provided by doctors and reporting physicians.

Key Responsibilities

• Type medical reports accurately from doctor dictations, voice recordings, or handwritten notes.
• Prepare and format radiology, ultrasound, laboratory, and other diagnostic reports.
• Ensure correct spelling, grammar, medical terminology, measurements, and patient details.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information and medical records.
• Review reports for typing errors and formatting inconsistencies before final submission.
• Coordinate with radiologists, pathologists, doctors, and reporting staff whenever clarification is required.
• Complete assigned reports within the required turnaround time (TAT).
• Make corrections or modifications as instructed by the reporting doctor.
• Maintain proper documentation and digital records of reports.
• Follow the diagnostic centre's quality and data privacy procedures.

Required Skills

• Good knowledge of medical terminology.
• Excellent English typing and listening skills.
• Good typing speed with high accuracy.
• Basic knowledge of MS Word, email, and computer applications.
• Ability to understand medical abbreviations and terminology.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet report TAT.

Educational Qualification

• Any Graduate / Diploma in Medical Transcription / Medical Typing preferred.
• Candidates with experience in hospital, diagnostic centre, radiology, or medical transcription will be preferred.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Typing accuracy
• Report turnaround time
• Number of reports completed
• Error/correction rate
• Compliance with confidentiality and reporting procedures

Preferred Candidate: Candidates with prior experience as a Medical Typist, Radiology Typist, Medical Transcriptionist, or Diagnostic Report Typist will be given preference.