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<strong>Position Details<br><br></strong><strong>Job Code #:<br><br></strong>JC-509977<br><br><strong>Position #(s):<br><br></strong>480-524-1177-004<br><br><strong>Working Title:<br><br></strong><strong> Medical Transcriber (HIMD) <br><br></strong><strong>Classification:<br><br></strong>MEDICAL TRANSCRIBER<br><br>$3,689.00 - $4,623.00 A<br><br>Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary salary reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program(PLPT) accurals. For additional information please visit: Human Resources Manual - CalHR<br><br>New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.<br><br><strong># of Positions:<br><br></strong>1<br><br><strong>Work Location:<br><br></strong>Napa County<br><br><strong>Telework:<br><br></strong>In Office<br><br><strong>Job Type:<br><br></strong>Permanent, Full Time<br><br><strong>Facility:<br><br></strong>Department of State Hospitals - Napa<br><br><strong>Job Description And Duties<br><br></strong>The Department of State Hospitals-Napa, Health Information Management Department is accepting applications for a full-time, permanent Medical Transcriber.<br><br>This is the entry and first journey level in the Medical Transcriber series. Under general supervision, incumbents serve in a secretarial capacity to a physician or in a clerical pool to do medical transcribing using a wide variety of technical medical terms, abbreviations, and reports of average difficulty. Transcribes average and difficult dictations accurately, involving a variety of medical terms and abbreviations, from dictated material using a personal computer (with the knowledge of Microsoft Word program). Performs a wide variety of non-medical typing assignments, including correspondence, reports, distribution of all transcribed materials, requesting faxes of conferences not typed in Health Information Management Department (HIMD), and duplication material using photocopying equipment. Assists the Senior Medical Transcriber as necessary, researching status of dictation for hospital staff, communicating with dictators when discrepancies or problems occur in dictation, and orienting clinical staff on transcription procedures. Other duties as assigned.<br><br>Applications may be screened and only the most qualified candidates will be invited for an interview.<br><br>Those interested in obtaining employment with the California Department of State Hospitals - Napa must apply and compete through the State recruitment process. Applicants who successfully pass the examination will be placed on an eligibility list used to recruit for positions.<br><br>To apply for the examination for this position, please click here: Medical Transcriber Exam Link<br><br>If you already have list eligibility for this classification, you do not need to retake the examination, except when your list eligibility expires. Please note this is a separate process, you will also need to submit your application of interest additionally.<br><br>You will find additional information about the job in the <strong> Duty Statement </strong>.<br><br><strong>Department Information<br><br></strong>Founded in 1875, Napa State Hospital is the only state hospital in Northern California for persons struggling with severe mental illness. Classified as a low to moderate security facility, the hospital has a bed capacity to treat up to 1,362 patients on an attractive campus with treatment units located on 138 acres. Staff is dedicated and committed to delivering high quality, cost-effective, professional services and specialized programs in an environment that promotes continuous improvements in treatment for individuals with mental disabilities.<br><br>Applicant Survey<br><br>Please let us know how you learned about this career opportunity by taking the brief survey that follows: Recruitment Survey<br><br>Department Website: https://www.dsh.ca.gov

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