Medical Transcriptionist

Department: Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority

Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority – Yellowknife Region (NTHSSA) is one of eight health and social services authorities established by the Department of Health and Social Services in the Government of the Northwest Territories.

NTHSSA – Yellowknife Region delivers and administers Population Health, Primary Health Care and Social Services programs in the communities of Dettah, Fort Resolution, Lutselk’e, Ndilo and Yellowknife.

Our mission is to work with people to optimize wellbeing through the provision of collaborative and culturally appropriate health and social services.

Job Information

Applies knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology and English language rules to the transcription and proofreading of medical dictation from originators with various accents, dialects and dictation styles. Recognizes, interprets and evaluates inconsistencies, discrepancies and inaccuracies in medical dictation and appropriately edits, revises and clarifies them without altering the meaning of the dictation or changing the dictator's style.

Ability to interpret, understand and transcribe reports for the entire specialist program services; both permanent and visiting. Ability to proofread all medical transcription with regard to accuracy and medical terminology.

Qualifications

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:

• A grade 12 Diploma, a certificate in Medical Transcription from a one (1) year, accredited, full time course, and a minimum of two (2) years of experience as a Medical Transcriptionist or
• A grade 12 Diploma, a certificate in Medical Transcription from a one (1) year, accredited, full time course, and a minimum of two (2) years of experience as a Health Care Administrator.

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:

Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel (867) 767-9154 Extension 14106
Fax (867) 873-0445
jobsyk@gov.nt.ca

Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.