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Strategies For Success. By Julianne Weight. What is medical transcription?
Medical transcription is the process of listening to what a healthcare
provider dictates in a recorder and typing it into a text editor
or word processing application, such as Word. The completed transcript
is then included in the medical record for a patient. Healthcare
providers reference medical records to obtain medical and social
history, medication list,
allergies, drug reactions, laboratory data,
treatment plans and other information necessary to provide continuity
of care. Preparing for a medical transcription career
Certain basic skills are required if you plan on becoming a medical
transcriptionist. Obviously, good hearing is essential - this is
not a job path for anyone who has difficulty with hearing. An excellent
command of the English language is also essential. And, because
most positions are production pay, a fast and accurate typing speed
is required.
It isn't advisable to attempt to become a
medical transcriptionist without formal training. A good school
program has ties in the medical transcription community and placement
arrangements with employers. Finding a job
Tips for finding a job in medical transcription apply even for those
with experience. Find a job board that allows you to enter your
resume and/or upload a resume file for employers to peruse. Our
experience at MT Registry is that most employers will search the
resume bank before they post a job. If they find what they're looking
for, they don't need to post the job for public review. Click
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