Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare (MAHC) is a multi-site organization that includes the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital Site and the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital Site, and together we provide outstanding, integrated care to support people in living their healthiest lives.

The Medical Laboratory Transcriptionist provides specialized transcription and administrative support to the Laboratory, ensuring the accurate and timely transcription, processing, and distribution of pathology reports. This role is responsible for prioritizing workflow, maintaining confidential patient records, coordinating pathology documentation and send-outs, supporting laboratory operations, and providing administrative assistance.

ROLE

Transcribe dictation using the dictation system, by priority

Transcribe dictated reports including surgical tissue reports, consultations, addendums, provisional autopsy, final autopsy and any stat consultations as requested by the pathologist

Organize and schedule laboratory office workflow to ensure turnaround times are met; determine priority of work

Assist in developing and editing laboratory office procedures due to process changes

Retrieve previous reports for patients from required databases

Obtain and/or clarify missing and unclear information contained in dictated medical reports

Distribute transcribed Pathology and Cytology reports to physicians, including addendums

Report problems with dictating/transcription equipment or software

Perform the procedure for electronic authentication daily

Provide administrative support to the Lab Manager, Charge/Senior Technologists and Pathologist

Perform day-to-day administrative functions and general office duties including, but not limited to, word processing, copying, filing, faxing, scanning and answering the telephone





Coordinate frozen section requests from the surgeon’s office and submit to the pathologist for approval (service currently suspended)

Qualifications

Secondary School Diploma or equivalent

Successful completion of Medical Terminology Course

1 year of Medical Transcription experience

Certificate in a recognized Office Administration course or equivalent experience (desired)

Additional Perks At Mahc

Staff referral program (Earn up to $1000 for each successful Permanent Part-Time and Permanent Full-Time new hire you refer to MAHC)

Extended health benefits (Permanent Full-Time only)

Enrolment in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

Collaborative and supportive team workplace

Location:
South Muskoka Memorial Hospital (SMMH) located in Bracebridge. Applicants must reside within 125km of one of our hospital campuses or be willing to relocate prior to starting. *Exceptions will be considered on a case-by-case basis

Hours of Work:
Monday - Friday, shifts include 6 am to 2 pm and 8 am to 4 pm. Shifts and hours may change according to departmental requirements per the collective agreement.

Conditions of employment for external hires includes;

Proof of immunization and vaccination records to the Hospital’s Occupational Health and Safety department

Legal entitlement to work in Canada

Satisfactory Criminal Record & Judicial Matters Check

Our organization:
MAHC is committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier-free. We encourage applicants from all equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to, individuals who identify as Indigenous, racialized, seniors, persons living with disabilities, women, and those who identify as 2SLGBTQ+.

Accommodation
will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code. If you have accommodation needs for attendance at the interview, please advise us at time of the interview being scheduled

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📌 Medical Laboratory Transcriptionist (Permanent Full-Time) (Ontario)
🏢 Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare
📍 Ontario