Medical Transcriptionist Jobs

A Medical Transcriptionist plays a crucial role in the medical administration industry by converting voice-recorded medical reports provided by doctors and other healthcare professionals into written documents. These documents, which include patient histories, physical examination reports, consultations, discharge summaries, and other relevant medical correspondence, form an integral part of a patient's medical records. The Medical Transcriptionist has to ensure the accuracy of these transcriptions, thereby contributing to high-quality patient care.

To excel in this role, a Medical Transcriptionist should have excellent listening and typing skills, a strong understanding of medical terminology, grammar, and syntax, and attention to detail. Moreover, they should also have good knowledge of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations for maintaining patient confidentiality. Although not mandatory, certifications like the Registered Medical Transcriptionist (RMT) or Certified Medical Transcriptionist (CMT) by the Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity (AHDI) can boost their professional credibility. Prior to becoming a Medical Transcriptionist, an individual might have worked as a Medical Secretary, Medical Records Clerk, or Medical Scribe to acquire adequate exposure to the healthcare setting and medical terminology.

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Ophthalmic Scribe - Eye Clinics of Michigan

  • Brownstown, MI
  • 4 days ago
  • Brownstown, MI
  • 4 days ago

EyeCare Partners is the nations leading provider of clinically integrated eye care. Our national network of over 300 ophthalmologists and 700 optometrists provides a lifetime of care to our...

Eye Care Partners

Ophthalmic Scribe

EyeCare Partners is the nations leading provider of clinically integrated eye care. Our national network of over 300 ophthalmologists and 700 optometrists provides a lifetime of care to our...

EyeCare Partners is the nations leading provider of clinically integrated eye care. Our national network of over 300 ophthalmologists and 700 optometrists provides a lifetime of care to our...

EyeCare Partners is the nations leading provider of clinically integrated eye care. Our national network of over 300 ophthalmologists and 700 optometrists provides a lifetime of care to our...

Ophthalmic Scribe/Tech - No Weekends, ALL Professions Welcome

  • Royal Oak, MI
  • 20 days ago
  • Royal Oak, MI
  • 20 days ago

EyeCare Partners is the nations leading provider of clinically integrated eye care. Our national network of over 300 ophthalmologists and 700 optometrists provides a lifetime of care to our...

Ophthalmic Scribe/Tech - Training Provided - Rochester

  • Rochester, MI
  • 45+ days ago
  • Rochester, MI
  • 45+ days ago

EyeCare Partners is the nations leading provider of clinically integrated eye care. Our national network of over 300 ophthalmologists and 700 optometrists provides a lifetime of care to our...

Medical Transcriptionist

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 3 hours ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 3 hours ago

Purpose: Provide quality and timely medical transcription services to authorized users of the entity's dictation system. Responsibilities: Workflow. Edit all reports that are presented for...

Medical Transcriptionist

  • El Paso, TX
  • 8 hours ago
  • El Paso, TX
  • 8 hours ago

It's a great feeling to work for a company that does so much good for others around the world! Academic Requirements : Required High school diploma or equivalent; Preferred Possess a degree in...

Wichita, KS – Seeking Entry Level Scribe Gain Experience Working Side-By-Side With Frontline Physicians As part of our Medical Scribe program, you play a vital role in supporting physicians and...

Scribe - Emergency Medicine - Good Samaritan Hospital

  • San Jose, CA
  • 10 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 10 hours ago

San Jose, CA – Seeking Entry Level Scribe Gain Experience Working Side-By-Side With Frontline Physicians As part of our Medical Scribe program, you play a vital role in supporting physicians and...

Medical Office Scribe Ortho Sports Medicine Institute

  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 1 day ago
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 1 day ago

Primary City/State: Phoenix, Arizona Department Name: C/P-Ortho Sports Medicine-Clin Work Shift: Day Job Category: Administrative Services At Banner - University Medical Group (BUMG), were...

Medical Transcriptionist

  • Austin, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 1 day ago

Description Introduction Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Medical Transcriptionist you want with your current employer?...

Medical Transcriptionist

  • Cedar Park, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Cedar Park, TX
  • 1 day ago

Description Introduction Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Medical Transcriptionist you want with your current employer?...

Medical Assistant Scribe Dermatology

  • Racine, WI
  • 1 day ago
  • Racine, WI
  • 1 day ago

Major Responsibilities: Prepares and rooms the patient for exam by obtaining vital signs and gathering/documenting/updating pertinent health information (i.e. chief complaint, allergies, and/or...

Medical Assistant Scribe

  • Great Neck, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Great Neck, NY
  • 1 day ago

Job Description Performs patient care under the physician's/nurse's direct supervision. Duties include, but are not limited to; preparing patient for physician, administering, obtaining and...

Medical Transcriptionist Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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How to Become a Medical Transcriptionist
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Medical Cannabis
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Medical Terminology
Medical terminology is the study of the rules of medical word building. Receive a thorough grounding in basic medical terminology through a study of root words, prefixes and suffixes. This course...

Salary for Medical Transcriptionist Jobs Nationwide

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireMedicalSecretaries research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Medical Transcriptionist positions.



Highest Education Level

Medical Transcriptionists offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
25.5%
Associate's Degree
25.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
20.2%
High School or GED
18.9%
Master's Degree
5.6%
Some College
2.1%
Doctorate Degree
2.1%
Some High School
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Medical Transcriptionists
Less than 1 year
33.1%
None
32.9%
1-2 years
21.8%
2-4 years
11.9%
4-6 years
0.3%


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