Minimum Requirements

Overseas Hiring: 

Candidates currently not working in Qatar.

Education:

Degree in a healthcare-related field plus a certified Medical Transcriptionist course certificate.

 Minimum Experience:

2+ years' experience working as a Medical Transcriptionist.

License:

Not applicable.

Specification

This role is responsible for providing accurate, updated, complete and reliable medical documentation to ensure quality patient care and facilitate delivery of health care services. The Medical Transcriptionist is responsible for transcribing clinical information into a printed format, the record of a patient’s medical history, assessment, diagnosis, etc according to the report completed by the Physician. The Medical Transcriptionist facilitates the flow of information between one health care professional to the next, providing high-quality patient health care reports by identifying any inconsistencies or inaccuracies in them.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Interprets and transcribes and types reports in the prescribed format in a timely manner

2. Transcribing and comprehending medical terminology in technical reports, including grammatical terms, punctuations, with a specified time period

3. Identify inconsistences, missing information or errors in the medical reports that can compromise patient care and coordinate with physicians for corrections

4. Proof read and edit reports making sure that the transcription is accurate, updated and complete.

5. Review and edit medical reports prepared by health care professionals or other documents prepared using speech recognition technology

6. Submit medical reports to physicians for approval

7. Follow patient confidentiality guidelines and legal requirements

8. Log and maintain record of medical reports transcribed

9. Translate medical jargon and abbreviations into proper form.

10. Identify and use appropriate medical and transcription reference resources as needed

11. Ensure accurate documentation of patient diagnosis, treatment and condition

12. Preparing and submitting activity/performance report monthly

13. Update resource materials regularly

14. Monitor and maintain equipment used for transcription

15. Verify accuracy of the dictator in identifying the patient by name, hospital number, location in hospital and any other pertinent information regarding the patient and is responsible for entering this information on prescribed form

16. Notify supervisor of problems with equipment, dictation or handwritten reports.

17. Complies with policies and procedures, and in particular infection control, safety and quality management.

18. Cover other Transcriptionists in different areas in the Department, in Secretary’s position and Supervisor’s post in their absence or vacations.

19. Perform other duties as assigned

About the Employer

Join Qatar’s leading public healthcare provider, a globally recognized institution known for excellence in patient care, education, and research.

With 12 hospitals, a national ambulance service, and over 90 nationalities represented in its workforce, it serves more than 2 million people across the country.

As the first health system worldwide to achieve full JCI Academic Medical Center accreditation, it also leads the region’s first academic health system.

Based in Doha, Qatar’s capital, you’ll enjoy a dynamic lifestyle in a safe, modern city offering a rich cultural experience, luxury living, and beautiful coastal landscapes—making it a highly rewarding place to live and work.