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What is Medical
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Why Medical
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How is Transcription
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Is this field
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How do I
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How is pay
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What is Medical Transcription
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Medical transcription is
the process of turning physician dictated notes into written transcripts.
In the broadest sense, medical transcription is the act of translating
from oral to printed form (on paper or computer) the record of patient's
medical history and treatment.
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Why Medical Transcription
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In the USA, many factors
make medical transcription a necessity. The first is that the entire
health care industry is based on insurance and detailed medical records
form the basis of insurance claims processing. The second is that
the medical practice is bound by strict code of ethics and statutes.
These legal statutes and procedures are observed diligently since
any lacunae can lead to multimillion-dollar malpractice suits. Therefore
a high level of documentation at every stage of treatment is the only
way to prove non-negligence in treatment. Also extensive documentation
consumes a lot of doctors' time. Therefore the solution is that doctors
dictate their reports onto the computers where it is stored as digitized
audio and specialized professionals called medical transcriptionists
convert this audio into electronic document form |
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How is Transcription
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There are some new dictation
devices on the market using computer technology, but traditionally
the transcriptionist is typing dictation from a micro cassette tape
or some device the physician has used to record their dictation. The
transcriptionist uses a tape recorder with a foot pedal to be able
to stop and start the tape while listening to the dictation. A set
of headphones is also used in order to hear the dictation more clearly.
The transcriptionist types the dictation and then forwards the work
on for delivery to the physician |
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Is this field for me? |
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If you have an aptitude for English,
fascinated by the Medical field and can retain what you've learned,
this could definitely be for you. Medical Transcription is an interesting,
rewarding career for individuals who desire a professional career
in Remote Data Processing and have the right skills. |
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How do I begin working in Medical
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There are two main skills required in
medical transcription. The first is the ability to type with sufficient
speed or be able to build up to a sufficient speed. Sixty words per
minute would be the minimum speed. Faster speeds allow you to make
more money in less time. The other skill needed is a knowledge of
medical and pharmaceutical terms. Many community colleges teach courses
in medical transcription. Once you do begin working in transcription
it will be vital for you to stay abreast of new medical terms and
especially new drugs that come on the market. |
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What are the job opportunities and
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You're paid according to your ability
and dedication. Your earning potential is entirely in your hands,
enabling you to take charge of your financial present and future.
Transcriptionist who can produce more accurate reports with less time
can earn more money besides opportunities to rise to a higher cadre. |
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How is pay calculated for a transcriptionist? |
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A transcriptionist is in a sense a piece
worker. You are paid according to how much you type. The differences
come in the calculation of your work. The easiest and most common
method is to count the number of characters typed and multiply that
by a per character amount. Other method of calculating amount of work
done is by line. Even if a line does not extend the full width of
the page you are paid as if it did. Medical transcription can be very
rewarding. You can choose whether to work at home or out of the home.
You can be your own boss or become an employee of a transcription
service. You can work during the day or during the evening. If offers
a tremendous amount of flexibility and control in a unique profession. |
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