Overview

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Day-to-Day

• Return dictated reports in printed or electronic form for physician's review, signature, and corrections and for inclusion in patients' medical records.
• Produce medical reports, correspondence, records, patient-care information, statistics, medical research, and administrative material.
• Identify mistakes in reports and check with doctors to obtain the correct information.
• Review and edit transcribed reports or dictated material for spelling, grammar, clarity, consistency, and proper medical terminology.
• Transcribe dictation for a variety of medical reports, such as patient histories, physical examinations, emergency room visits, operations, chart reviews, consultation, or discharge summaries.

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Medical Transcriptionist

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Pathways to this Career

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Vocational School

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📚 Training

Finish in 6 months - 2 years

Associate's Degree

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📚 College

Finish in 2-3 years

Bachelor's Degree

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📚 College

Finish in 4-5+ years

Hybrid College

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📚 College

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Learn More About The Industry

Healthcare

The primary activities of this group involve delivering medical care and support to patients, including diagnosing illness, treating injuries, administering medication, assisting with daily living activities, and completing corresponding administrative tasks.