A Career In Medical Transcription: Is It For You?
A Career In Medical Transcription: Is It For You?
If you're looking to explore a career in the medical field, but don't know which area interests you most, Medical Transcription may be a great choice for you. Read on for some reasons why this specialized profession may fit your needs.
Medical transcriptionists transcribe dictated reports of medically related encounters as dictated by physicians or other health care providers. The reports are typically created using standard templates which have been developed by either the transcriptionist's employer or medical sources depending on the organization and mode of employment (i.e., private practice, hospitals). Medical transcriptionists may also transcribe dictation from audio- or videotapes of patient encounters such as physical therapy sessions, psychiatric evaluations, and laboratory tests.
If you have experience in a medical related field and are looking to expand your career in the medical field, this may be for you. Here are 3 reasons why you should consider a career as a medical transcriptionist:
1. Flexible Work Schedule . The flexibility with which you can schedule your time gives you the control over how much money is earned and when it's earned. You don't have to work during standard working hours since most work-at-home positions allow you to log on whenever there is a need for your services.
2. The ability to work at home and your schedule depends on what you need to do. Most work-at-home positions allow you to be flexible with the hours that you work and how much money you earn for your efforts. This typically means that a good number of medical transcriptionists get the opportunity to work when they can make the most money, which makes it possible for them to take care of their family obligations first, then let the money made from their freelance transcription services pay the bills.
3. Training is minimal if not non-existent . Many employers offer very little training on how one transcribes reports at all because it's considered a skillset that can be taught over time as an individual grows in their profession.
If you're looking for a career in the medicine field, then Medical Transcription may be the perfect choice for you. The flexibility with which you can schedule your time and how much money you earn will make it possible for you to take care of your family first.
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Published on Julie's Blog on May 22, 2013 by jessiewangley1
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Conclusion: If you're looking for a median career that will offer you the flexibility to work while taking care of your family, then Medical Transcription is definitely where you want to start your adventure into the world of medicine.
If you're interested in learning about Medical Transcription, there are a lot of resources out there for you. The first resource in this article is the best place to start because it's detailed and thorough. It's not just going to tell you how much money medical transcriptionists make, but it will give you a step-by-step breakdown of exactly what's involved with becoming a medical transcriptionist yourself.