Medical transcription is a vital part of the medical field. Medical transcriptions transfer a doctor's verbal reports into a written record. The process of transferring the information from a verbal recording to the written report is called transcribing. When working as a medical transcriptionist, you can work with either a healthcare group or for a transcription company. Today's technology has opened new doors for transcriptionists, as they may now work from the comfort of their own home. Because the option of working from home is available, medical transcription is an attractive career for many people.
Courses Needed for Medical Transcription
In order to be an efficient transcriptionist, you must have excellent typing skills. You will need to take courses involving medical terminology, anatomy, various typing styles, and grammar. You'll be required to understand a variety of procedures, abbreviations, and medications.
You may obtain an associate's degree through a two-year course, or a certificate through a one-year program. You can obtain additional certificates for specific specialties in the medical field, such as pediatrics, cardiac or the surgical field.
Once you have been certified as a medical transcriptionist, you will need to re-certify every few years by taking refresher courses or adding more specialties to your certification.
Employment
Many schools or career-specific schools will offer job placement assistance after you've completed your certification. You may find temporary or full time employment. Employment locations can range from a healthcare provider's office to a specialized transcription office, a remote office location, telecommuting, or working from home. If you work from your home, you may have to verify that you have a secure office area due to the type of work you are doing. Patient confidentiality is extremely important.
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