Medical Transcriptionists

Course Advisor; United States; Hybrid; USD 21,840 - 51,780; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor is seeking a Medical Transcriptionist located in the United States. This role involves transcribing medical reports and ensuring accuracy in patient records. The applicant should possess strong active listening and critical thinking skills alongside proficiency with tools like Microsoft Word and electronic medical record systems. The expected salary ranges from $21,840 to $51,780 per year based on experience and location.

Responsibilities

• Perform data entry and retrieval for medical records.
• Translate medical jargon and abbreviations.
• Review and edit transcribed reports for accuracy.
• Produce medical reports and patient-care information.

Skills

Active Listening

Reading Comprehension

Writing

Time Management

Speaking

Critical Thinking

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Electronic medical record EMR systems

Voice recognition software

FileMaker Pro

Job description

Career Description

Transcribe medical reports recorded by physicians and other healthcare practitioners using various electronic devices, covering office visits, emergency room visits, diagnostic imaging studies, operations, chart reviews, and final summaries. Transcribe dictated reports and translate abbreviations into fully understandable form. Edit as necessary and return reports in either printed or electronic form for review and signature, or correction.

Responsibilities

• Perform data entry and data retrieval services, providing data for inclusion in medical records and for transmission to physicians.
• Translate medical jargon and abbreviations into their expanded forms to ensure the accuracy of patient and health care facility records.
• Take dictation using shorthand, a stenotype machine, or headsets and transcribing machines.
• Decide which information should be included or excluded in reports.
• Review and edit transcribed reports or dictated material for spelling, grammar, clarity, consistency, and proper medical terminology.
• Produce medical reports, correspondence, records, patient‑care information, statistics, medical research, and administrative material.

Qualifications & Skills

• Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work‑related documents.
• Writing: Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Time Management: Managing one’s own time and the time of others.
• Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Tools & Technology

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Outlook
• Email software
• Word processing software
• Microsoft Windows
• Spreadsheet software
• Database software
• FileMaker Pro
• Corel WordPerfect
• PCC EHR
• Voice recognition software
• dBASE Plus
• Allscripts Misys Healthcare Systems
• Calendar software
• Electronic medical record EMR systems
• Integrated Systems Management OmniMD

Related Job Titles

• Medical Transcription
• Clinical Medical Transcriptionist
• Senior Medical Transcriptionist
• Transcription Specialist
• Certified Professional Coder (CPC)

Salary

The salary for Medical Transcriptionists ranges between about $21,840 and $51,780 a year. Medical Transcriptionists who work in Alaska, Maryland, or Minnesota, make the highest salaries.