Job Description
A hospital typist—often called a medical typist, transcriptionist, or report typist—accurately converts doctor dictations, handwritten notes, and audio files into official digital patient records and clinical documents.Clinical Transcription: Type patient discharge summaries, radiology scans, ultrasound reports, and laboratory notes from physician dictation.Record Management: Update and organize patient files inside the hospital's Electronic Health Record (EHR) or database system.Proofreading: Check all typed medical reports for spelling, formatting, and grammar errors to ensure clinical accuracy.Data Privacy: Follow strict patient confidentiality laws (such as HIPAA or local healthcare privacy guidelines).Administrative Support: Answer phones, file documents, and coordinate with different hospital departments.