What does a Medical Transcriptionist do?

Answer:
Medical transciptionists can work for insurance

companies, doctors, clinics, or hospitals. A medical transcriptionist's primary task is to transcribe dictation, usually for a patient's chart. Some medical transcriptionists use voice recognition software, although most medical transcriptionists still perform transcription the old-fashioned way: by typing what is dictated to them or what they hear on the tape.

Beyond just typing exactly what he or she hears, a medical transcriptionist often needs to make changes for clarity or cut out irrelevant information. For example, a medical transcriptionist may cut out a casual side conversation between doctors if it has nothing to do with the patient's condition.

The transcriptionist must be clear on which information is relevant to the patient's care. Above all, the medical transcriptionist must find a clear way to state the doctor's intent or message regarding a patient's condition or treatment.


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