Available Jobs in the Medical Transcription Field
The medical transcription field is one that is always growing and changing. While the job duties of a medical transcriptionist are typically very similar to each other, the actual jobs that are available can differ. Some of the jobs allow you to work closely with others, while others require you to work on your own. However, for all medical transcription jobs, you must be fully trained by completing an accredited medical transcription course prior to entering the business.
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Doctor's Office Jobs
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Some doctors hire their own medical transcriptionists to work in the office. The biggest advantage to this type of job is that you will always work with the same doctor, and you will be able to better learn the doctor's way of speaking. This can greatly increase your rate of production. When you work in a doctor's office, you are also more likely to be paid hourly, rather than being paid a specified amount of money per line you type. This works best if you have recently graduated from an accredited medical transcription program and would not be able to make as much being paid based on how much work you complete.
Hospital Jobs
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Hospitals often hire transcriptionists to work on location. Because of the large number of patients that a hospital deals with on a regular basis, there is always plenty of work. The types of reports are also extensive. Working for a hospital is a good first step if have graduated from an accredited medical transcription program and are trying to break into the field. A hospital job builds your experience quickly because of the sheer number and varying typesof reports you are required to transcribe.
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At-Home Jobs
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Some doctor's offices and hospitals outsource their transcription work to transcription companies that hire independent contractors and sometimes even regular employees to do the transcription from their own homes. These jobs usually pay based on the number of reports you complete, but some of them pay an hourly rate. To get one of these jobs, you will either need to complete a course at an accredited school or already have at least two-years' experience in the medical transcription field.
Your Own Business
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Once you have established yourself as a medical transcriptionist, you may be able to start your own business and find work for yourself. Some of the offices and hospitals that hire employees to work on site sometimes experience overflows of work that require them to hire independent contractors to help out. Get your name out to these offices and hospitals so they can call on you when they have extra work. If they are impressed with your work, you may find yourself some repeat customers. These jobs are not consistent, but if you can find enough of them, you can obtain enough work to keep busy.
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