Hello sir,
You want to have a job in medical transcription. "Medical transcription is an allied health professions which deals in writing a voice records of all medical report since man started writing",for getting this type of job one should have knowledge about the following categories that are - :
1)-SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS:
- > knowledge of medical terminology
- > Ability to sort, check, count, and verify numbers with accuracy.
->Skill in the use and operation of basic office equipment/computer; eye/hand/foot coordination.
-> Above-average spelling, grammar, communication and memory skills.
2)-BASIC KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
-> Sound Knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
-> Sound Knowledge of disease processes.
-> Effective communication skills.
-> Knowledge of and proper application of grammar.
-> Knowledge of and use of correct punctuation and capitalization rules.
3)-DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
-> Keeps a transcription log.
-> Maintains/consults references for medical procedures and terminology.
-> Performs quality assurance check.
-> Transcribes accurately, utilizing correct punctuation, grammar and spelling, and edits for inconsistencies.
It is very important to have a properly formatted, edited, and reviewed medical transcription document. If a medical transcriptionist accidentally typed a wrong medication or the wrong diagnosis, the patient could be at risk if the doctor (or his designee) did not review the document for accuracy. Both the doctor and the medical transcriptionist play an important role to make sure the transcribed dictation is correct and accurate. The doctor should speak slowly and concisely, especially when dictating medications or details of diseases and conditions. The medical transcriptionist must possess hearing acuity, medical knowledge, and good reading comprehension in addition to checking references when in doubt.