Full Job Description
Medical transcription is both an exacting science and an artistic accomplishmentEqually importantly, it is a rapidly emerging and growing industryIt is important to have a combination of skill including spelling, proofreading, knowledge of medical terminology, and typing, and a firm background in English grammar, structure, and styleThe successful medical transcriptionist has both accuracy and speed: A broad knowledge of anatomy: and a thorough knowledge of medical, surgical, drug, and laboratory termsIn addition, it is important to know how to use medical and non-medical reference materialEquipped with these skills and abilities, medical transcription can provide challenging, rewarding and profitable career opportunitiesCareer growth: With more experience, qualified Medical Transcriptionists who wish to expand their professional responsibilities may choose to become department heads, supervisors, managers, trainers or owners of medical transcription services