Medical Transcription

Medical Transcriptionist are responsible for documenting the procedures performed by doctors and other medical personnel. They receive voice-recorded notes created by doctors, which they transcribe into a type-written document using a computer or word processor, a headset and a foot pedal to control the recording.

The medical transcriptionist must accurately document medical terminology and treatment processes and thus needs to be well-versed in medical language.Small corrections can be made for clarity, but accuracy is important.

Once completed, the document is returned to the doctor for a final check before being filed in the hospital records. The finished notes and reports are considered official medical documents and are used during future treatments, legal testimonials, and insurance processing.

Some of the documents a medical transcriptionist may transcribe include:
Procedure notes
Operative reports
Consultation reports
Autopsy reports
Medical histories
Progress notes
Discharge reports
Diagnostic imaging studies
Referral letters

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