Medical Transcriptor

Job Description

Medical transcriptionists translate dictated recordings from doctors and other medical professionals into written reports, correspondence, and documents. Those who work in doctors offices might also have additional clerical duties. An alternate job title for this occupation is healthcare documentation specialist.Medical transcriptionists, sometimes referred to as healthcare documentation specialists, listen to voice recordings that physicians and other healthcare workers make and convert them into written reports. They also may review and edit medical documents created using speech recognition technology. Transcriptionists interpret medical terminology and abbreviations in preparing patients medical histories, discharge summaries, and other documents.DutiesMedical transcriptionists typically do the following:Listen to the recorded dictation of a doctor or other healthcare worker Interpret and transcribe the dictation into patient history, exam notes, operative reports, referral letters, discharge summaries, and other documents Review and edit drafts prepared by speech recognition software, making sure that the transcription is correct, complete, and consistent in style Translate medical abbreviations and jargon into the appropriate long form Identify inconsistencies, errors, and missing information within a report that could compromise patient care Follow up with the healthcare provider to ensure that reports are accurate Submit health records for physicians to approve Follow patient confidentiality guidelines and legal documentation requirements Enter medical reports into electronic health records (EHR) systems Perform quality improvement audits

Keyskills :
problem solvinganalytical skillspatient relationstranscription servicesmedical officemedical transcriptionmedical terminologypatient communicationspatient registration