Latest Technologies in the Medical Practice developed a modern method of documentation using ocmputers and internet. This freed the physician from the schackles of documentation needed to satisfy regulatory and insurance requirements.
First, we ask ourselves, Is medical transcription simple? Does it provide a high income job? How can I be an MT? Do they play an important role in sustaining quality patient care? Lets find out in this article.
A Medical Transcriptionist (MT), is a person who transcribes voice-recorded reports dictated by physicians and/or other healthcare professionals into text format. All transcription reports must comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996. The term "transcript" or report is used to refer to a document (electronic or hard copy), which normally refers to the healthcare professional's report of a patient. Moreover, it is referred by many as the "medical report." Each transcribed report becomes part of the patient's medical history. Medical transcription can be done either in a hospital, physician's clinics, medical transcription companies or at home. To transcribe means to convert from "audio" into "text".
MTs are oftentimes referred to as a medical language specialists, medical stenographers or medical word processors. This job requires the correct spelling of all medical terms used. They also edit the transcribed document. Being an MT requires not only keyboarding skills but also understanding of medical jargons, English accents and physician dictation styles and patterns. They must have an extensive knowledge and understanding of medical terminologies, anatomy and physiology, human diseases and other medical aspects. An MT should be able to comply with the correct grammar including punctuations and spelling even of erroneous dictations. Basic Computer application job involves advanced technology.
An MT must first invest in academic training, encompassing months of acquiring medical knowledge and technological know-how. One should proceed with continuing education since new medical terms are coined as medicine and science progress. Moreover, knowledge of basic to advanced medical terms is essential. Independence is also an important virtue in medical transcription. They should be independent enough to do their work efficiently and effectively. Poor sound recordings initiate proper judgment calls especially when it comes to discrepancies or possible errors committed by the dictator.
The job description may be simple but the work is not. MTs up to this point are still establishing career as a profession. They play an important role in this modern world. So as a student of MTC Academy, Im very lucky that the school has the best facility and educators to enhance our knowledge and skills to become future MEDICAL TRANSCRIPIONIST!!!
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