A Career in Medical Transcription
James Hunt
If you’re looking to switch careers, you might consider becoming
a medical transcriptionist. This is someone who interprets and
transcribes dictation by healthcare professionals. There are many
benefits to a career in this field. For instance, you can, in
many cases, work out of your own home at your own pace. Also, the
demand for jobs is pretty high right now, provided you know what
you’re doing. Most professionals seeking out a transcription
service prefer someone who has been through training at a
community college or trade school and has some work experience.
Besides the proper training, you’ll need the proper equipment.
Since a medical transcriptionist listens to dictated information
using a recording device and headset, you’ll need to purchase
these items. A foot peddle is also necessary to start and stop
the recording device and the information you gather will have to
be entered onto a computer or word processor. You will also need
medical and pharmaceutical directories since you’ll be expected
to know the proper terminology. If any words or phrases are
unfamiliar to you, it will be your responsibility to look them up
in one of the aforementioned reference books. You should know the
principles of basic grammar and be able to spell check and proof
read your own work. Since you’ll be transcribing dictated
information, you’ll also need to be a good listener.
Whether you’re working through a medical transcription service or
on your own as an independent contractor, the type of clients you
have will probably include doctor’s offices, hospitals, free
clinics and rehab centers. You’ll be transcribing any number of
documents including patient histories, autopsy reports, referral
letters, consultation reports and other medical records.
If you’re interested in becoming a medical transcriptionist, you
must first get the proper education. Courses in this field are
available at colleges, trade schools and even online. Most
programs take about two years and some require you to work an
internship at a medical facility. Further information regarding a
career in this rewarding field can be gathered at the library or
on the Internet. Good luck!
James Hunt has spent 15 years as a professional writer and
researcher covering stories that cover a whole spectrum of
interest. Read more at
www.transcription-services-guide.info
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