allied health professionals, which deals in the process of transcription, or converting voice-recorded reports as dictated by physicians and/or other healthcare professionals, into text format.
experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified, and dependent on the employer (working directly for a physician or in hospital facility).
* Knowledge of medical terminology.
* Above-average spelling, grammar, communication and memory skills.
* Ability to sort, check, count, and verify numbers with accuracy.
* Skill in the use and operation of basic office equipment/computer; eye/hand/foot coordination.
* Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
* Records maintenance skills or ability.
* Good to above-average typing skills.
Basic MT knowledge, skills and abilities
* Knowledge of basic to advanced medical terminology is essential.
* Knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology.
* Knowledge of disease processes.
* Knowledge of Medical Style and Grammar.
* Average verbal communication skills.
* Above-average memory skills.
* Ability to sort, check, count, and verify numbers with accuracy.
* Demonstrated skill in the use and operation of basic office equipment/computer.
* Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
* Records maintenance skills or ability.
* Above-average typing skills.
* Knowledge and experience transcribing (from training or real report work) in the Basic Four work types.
* Knowledge of and proper application of grammar.
* Knowledge of and use of correct punctuation and capitalization rules.
* Demonstrated MT proficiencies in multiple report types and multiple specialties.
Duties and responsibilities
* Accurately transcribes the patient-identifying information such as name and Medical Record or Social Security Number.
* Transcribes accurately, utilizing correct punctuation, grammar and spelling, and edits for inconsistencies.
* Maintains/consults references for medical procedures and terminology.
* Keeps a transcription log.
* In some countries, MTs may sort, copy, prepare, assemble, and file records and charts (though in the United States (US) the filing of charts and records are most often assigned to Medical Records Techs in Hospitals or Secretaries in Doctor offices).
* Distributes transcribed reports and collects dictation tapes.
* Follows up on physicians’ missing and/or late dictation, returns printed or electronic report in a timely fashion (in US Hospital, MT Supervisor performs).
* Performs quality assurance check.
* May maintain disk and disk backup system (in US Hospital, MT Supervisor performs).
* May order supplies and report equipment operational problems (In US, this task is most often done by Unit Secretaries, Office Secretaries, or Tech Support personnel).
* May collect, tabulate, and generate reports on statistical data, as appropriate (in US, generally performed by MT Supervisor).
* May have ample of time
