Transcriptionists
The discipline of writing something down is the first step toward making it happen - Lee Iacocca
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In My Experience: The Work of a Medical Transcriptionist
Before I start, I should explain the job of a medical transcriptionist because many people have no idea what that job involves. A medical transcriptionist transcribes in medical terms what a doctor or clinician is dictating after a patient visit, surgery, test results, postmortem examination, pathology, etc. The medical language has a form all its own, complete with synonyms, antonyms and all the rules of the English language. Missing one comma can change the entire diagnosis. The doctors themselves often do not know how to spell these words. It is the medical transcriptionist’s job to correctly and perfectly document this information while understanding mispronunciations…
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They’re Coming for Our Jobs
With today’s widespread adoption of speech recognition technology by many medical transcription services, the safety net once provided by human medical transcriptionists has evaporated into thin air.
From Banker To Founder Of Million Dollar Transcription Business
The needs and desires of every market are always changing. You have to adapt with those changes. No market stays the same forever. You will see in Walker’s rise to success how important it is to pay attention to the changes in your market.
The Changing Role of Medical Transcription
Digital voice technology has had a significant impact on how physicians’ notes are entered into the medical record. Some hospital CIOs regard that trend as an opportunity to balance transcription costs with the needs of clinicians.
When AI Can Transcribe Everything
Tech companies are rapidly developing tools to save people from the drudgery of typing out conversations—and the impact could be profound.
Where Have All the Medical Transcription Jobs Gone?
In the past, people sought out these jobs for a career in a reliable industry with the flexibility of working from home. But advances in voice recognition software like Dragon Dictate are slowly changing the landscape of medical transcription jobs.
In My Experience: The Work of a Medical Transcriptionist
Before I start, I should explain the job of a medical transcriptionist because many people have no idea what that job involves.
Transcription HUB
Transcription HUB is a new-age transcription services company dedicated to providing cost-effective, accurate and secure audio/video transcription and translation services. We leverage advanced technology and intelligent manpower to deliver value to our clients across the globe.
Transcription Jobs HQ
We are the number one resource on the internet for finding transcription jobs, training to become a transcriptionist, and learning about the various resources that professional transcribers use every day to make them more accurate and more efficient.
CanScribe
CanScribe Career College offers online learning worldwide. CanScribe is an accredited school with PCTIA (Private Career Training Institutions Agency). This accreditation was awarded after a lengthy audit process of the entire operation and all curriculums, ensuring that students receive the upmost in service and training.
MTWorld.com
MTWorld.com is one of the leading providers of career, small business, and technology information and resources for Medical Transcriptionists, Medical Language Specialists, Medical Coders, and anyone having an interest in Healthcare Documentation.
Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity
AHDI, formerly the American Association for Medical Transcription, is the world’s largest professional society representing the clinical documentation sector whose purpose is to set and uphold standards for education and practice in the field of health data capture and documentation
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Employment of medical transcriptionists is projected to grow 8 percent from 2012 to 2022, about as fast as the average for all occupations. The growing volume of healthcare services is expected to continue to increase demand for transcription services. However, employment growth will be limited due to increased productivity stemming from technological advances.
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