Medical transcriptionists, also known as Medical language specialists, are the key link between a physician and patient''s permanent medical record, which details the medical history, diagnosis, and treatment of the patient. Currently, there are 100,000 registered medical transcriptionists in the United States, the majority of whom are working from home, but opportunities also exist for transcriptionists to work in hospitals and in clinic settings.
Extensive training is required to enter into the field of medical Transcription and a student can expect to pay between $1,000 and $3,500 on average, for the cost of the training. In addition, one must have access to a personal computer and high-speed internet. Learning the medical language is exactly like learning a foreign language and does not happen overnight. Also, because the document that is transcribed is a part of a person''s permanent medical record, accuracy is a must. A highly trained medical transcriptionist can expect to earn between $20,000 and $40,000 yearly, however, there is a learning curve and one should expect to start at the low end of the pay scale while they are mastering the skills required to succeed in this profession. Most transcriptionists are paid by the line, therefore, in order to earn at a higher level, one must have the ability to type at a minimum of 80 words per minute.
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Monday, August 18, 2008
A career in medical transcription
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