Job Summary:

The Insurance Transcriptionist will transcribe dictation from tape and produce legally acceptable text data of claimant and witness statements and interviews, and investigators audio file summary reports.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Transcribes dictation from investigators into letter or report form using a computer word processing program.
• Operates optical scan recognition machine to enter corporate text or insurance industry technical information into a computer data bank.
• Maintains a high level of accuracy and confidentiality needed for legally binding documents.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Knowledge of leading software packages and typing skills at least 60 words per minute.
• Willingness to work overtime depending on volume of work in agency office and to meet mailing deadlines.
• Knowledge of insurance industry terminology helpful.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma required.
• Completion of transcription classes highly desired.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.