what does a medical transcriptionist do? and how much $ do they make?

Question

how long does it take to become one? what's their hourly wage and yearly wage? does it come with benefits?

Answer 1

Medical transcriptionists are medical language specialists who interpret and transcribe medical dictation that details patient care during and after an illness or injury.

Duties
Medical transcriptionists transcribe documents such as:

discharge summaries
history and physical examination reports
operation reports
consultation reports
autopsy reports
radiology reports
obstetrical reports
referral letters.
The medical reports they produce become permanent records of medical, scientific and legal value.

Medical transcriptionists who are employed in medical clinics and offices often have additional office responsibilities such as:

receiving patients
scheduling appointments
answering the telephone
handling incoming and outgoing mail
completing and submitting Alberta Health Care Insurance claims
maintaining patient records.


Working Conditions
Medical transcriptionists work in office environments and spend most of their time sitting in front of computers. Some evening or weekend work may be required.

Some experienced medical transcriptionists work from their homes, providing medical transcription services to regional health authorities and private physicians.


Personal Characteristics
Medical transcriptionists need the following characteristics:

excellent written communication skills
an aptitude for languages
the ability to maintain confidentiality
the ability to work with little direction and supervision from others
analytical skills
a willingness to keep up to date with new medical terminology related to medical and surgical specialties.
Transcriptionists employed in clinics also need good interpersonal skills. Those employed in other types of environments should enjoy working in a quiet environment without a lot of patient contact.

All medical transcriptionists should enjoy work that requires attention to detail.


Educational Requirements

Medical transcriptionists need the following skills and knowledge:

excellent knowledge of medical terminology
knowledge of anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, diagnostic and treatment modalities
knowledge of medical transcription guidelines and rules of style
strong word processing skills and experience using transcribing equipment
proficiency in English grammar and punctuation
advanced editing and proofreading skills.
Most people entering this field have completed a one year education program that includes a medical terminology course at a recognized post-secondary institution.

In According to the 2005 Alberta Wage and Salary Survey, Albertans in the Medical Transcriptionists occupational group working part-time or full-time earned from $18,300 to $56,900 a year. The average salary was $34,400 a year.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Medical Transcriptionist Salary

Answer 4

Medical Transcriptionists make at least $10-15 and up, plus can charge additional fees for editing. Sometimes the jobs are paid by line (say .10 per), or by word.
It just depends on what healthcare organization you get involved with and you have to sign a contract, but you usually get regular raises every year.

If you choose to work in a hospital, you are usually paid an hourly rate about the same as above, with additional fees for editing.

You can also work for individual doctors' offices which you can negotiate your own fees or if they are part of a healthcare network, the HR people negotiate it for you.

You can usually work for one or more doctors and your earnings are only limited to how fast you can type and basically if you get doctors who foreign accents you can understand.

The downfalls of this job is that you are usually working around the clock if you work at home because of interruptions from children, phone calls, and chores.
Also, if you decide to take a vacation, you are usually the one who has to find your replacement before you can go. This is difficult sometimes because if you get a Dr. with a foreign accent that say only you can understand, no one else will be willing to do the work while you are on vacation.

It takes anywhere from6-12 months to be a transcriptionist. You will have to study Anatomy & Physiology, Medical Terminology, Business English, Computer Basics, and focus on your typing speed. You need to be able to type at least 120 wpm (words per minute) and up.

The job also can get boring because you are listening to the same diction (voices) over and over and also on the tapes the doctors sometimes hem and haw while they're speaking, there can be a lot of long pauses.

You should do research at your local community college who would be teaching the course (it's usually $2,000-2500.00 total cost), of the course. You need to make sure there is enough work for you because competition is fierce with many young mothers working from home.

A better choice for you that pays equally well or better is Medical Coding and Billing-It's about the same price at a community college. (this includes books)

Answer 5

With a computer at home and internet connection, you can start earning from home, without any investment. You should choose your work at home job according to your skills and time available.
If you have a good typing speed, general and legal transcription jobs from companies like Mountain West, Tigerfish and Accutran are available. Some of these companies do not require any experience.
You can apply directly from their websites which are listed at
http://tinyurl.com/o65rb
Medical transcription work at home is also available if you have completed a course and have relevant experience.

Answer 6

I am a medical transcriptionist. it took me about one year to become one. It has been a good job, it doesn't pay that much, but I'm able to work at home. I would not recommend becoming one now in 2014 with medical records taking over our job.

Answer 7

My neighbor is a medicl transcriptionist. She types up her doctor's paperwork. She makes good money...the longer you've worked and the more experience you have, the more money you make. She makes a certain amount of money per line she types. I think it takes about two years of college to become a transcriptionist.

Answer 8

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Answer 9

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