How to Become a Faster Medical Transcriptionist
Medical transcriptionists take recorded and written medical documents and type them into a text file for databases and doctors' records. Medical transcription started on typewriters, but has since moved to computer files. Instead of having a literal file at the doctor's office, most patients now have a file in the computer database. It is usually a medical transcriptionist's job to maintain that database and keep its files up-to-date. Medical transcriptionists can be in-house or hired from an agency. Some medical transcriptionists work at home to streamline their productivity, while others feel it is easier to work in an office setting. Follow the steps below to learn how to become a faster medical transcriptionist.
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Use an Internet dictionary like Dictionary.com to check spelling. Classic dictionaries waste precious time and many medical terms are not listed.
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Purchase an ergonomic keyboard. An ergonomic keyboard is curved instead of flat, relieving your wrists from carpal tunnel syndrome. With pain-free wrists, you will be able to type faster and improve stamina.
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Use wrist braces while typing. You can purchase wrist braces at your local drug store to support your wrists while you are typing. You will find you can type for a longer time without taking a break.
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Take online typing tests. Websites like TypingTest.com offer typing tests to improve your speed and accuracy. Take timed typing tests to find out your WPM (Words Per Minute). Try to see if you can up your WPM without sacrificing accuracy.
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Practice your typing. Nothing will improve your speed like good old-fashioned practice. Type as much as possible and focus on typing as quickly as possible without errors.
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Tips & Warnings
Practice typing at home and at the office. An ergonomic keyboard can take some getting used to, so practice at home before using it at work.
If you are experiencing severe wrist pain, see a doctor. Do not practice typing if you have severe wrist pain.
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