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Qualifications for Success
To understand and accurately transcribe dictated reports into a format that
is clear and comprehensible for the reader, the medical transcriptionist
must demonstrate an extensive knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and
physiology, pharmacology, human diseases, surgical procedures, diagnostic
studies and laboratory tests. A medical transcriptionist must also be able
to translate medical jargon and abbreviations into their expanded forms. In
addition, excellent spelling, editing, and proofreading skills as well as a
good command of English grammar, structure and style are required.
Characteristics needed to become
a medical transciptionist:
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Excellent English language skills
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Strong interest in the medical language
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Good hearing acuity and listening ability
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Good keyboarding/typing skills
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Ability to sit and work for long hours
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High level of concentration for extended period of time
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Ability to work independently
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