Career Steps for a Medical Transcriptionist
Medical transcriptionists transcribe physicians' notes from voice recordings to patient records. They are employed by physicians' offices, hospitals, and clinics. Some are self-employed but transcribe records for many physicians. It can be a financially rewarding career, but there are certain steps to take before you can work as a medical transcriptionist.
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High School Diploma
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You will need to complete your high school diploma or GED before you can work as a medical transcriptionist. Take courses in English, math and science to prepare.
Skills Needed
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Not everyone is cut out to be a medical transcriptionist. Some important skills to possess in order to be a successful medical transcriptionist are: great typing skills, attention to detail, excellent grammatical skills and superb hearing.
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MT Training
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It is not necessary to possess a degree or certificate in medical transcriptionist. Some medical transcriptionists are actually trained on the job; however, having a degree or certificate will increase your chances of getting a job, especially if you have no prior medical experience. Medical transcription training is available at local community colleges, technical education centers and online.
Certification
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Getting a certification in medical transcription is not a requirement to be a medical transcriptionist, but it looks good on a resume. The Association for Healthcare Document Integrity offers two types of certification: the Registered Medical Transcriptionist for those with less than two years experience and the Certified Medical Transcriptionist for those with more than two years of experience.
Market Yourself
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After completion of medical transcription training and optional certification, you are ready to get a job. Create a stellar resume and begin submitting it until you find what you are looking for. Remember to ask previous instructors or supervisors to provide references for you if you need them.
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