How to Become a Medical Transcriptionist From Home

Medical transcriptionist is an occupation that requires specialized training and skills it is always in high demand. Medical offices of all kinds--doctor's offices, hospitals, clinics, dental offices--hire medical transcriptionists who work from home. Medical transcriptionsists transcribe medical records, physical reports, doctor's notes, discharge summaries, evaluations, medical history and various reports. Learn how to get the skills you need in order to start doing this work.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Complete a certified medical transcription training program to earn a certificate, diploma or degree in medical transcription. You can take this training online or at your local college. This training can take from six months up to two years, depending on what you want to learn before entering this career field.

2. Apply for medical transcription jobs online through various sources such as MT Jobs. It is important to beware of the many medical transcription job scams out there so use the warnings below when you are searching for a medical transcriptionist job online.

3. Earn your certification in medical transcription (CMT) after you have worked as a medical transcriptionist for two years. This is required in order to take the exam. The Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity holds a national exam for those who want to earn a medical transcription certification. You must renew your certification every three years to stay certified.

Tips & Warnings

• Beware of scams--companies that want you to pay a fee in order to work for them, or those that promise to make you rich.
• Avoid scams by using your instincts and checking with the Better Business Bureau.

Resources

• The Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity
• Better Business Bureau
• MT Jobs

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