Medical Transcriptionist Business & Administration Technicians
SaveWhat Does a Medical Transcriptionist Do?
Medical transcriptionists interpret dictated information from the doctor or other healthcare professionals and convert it into documents. They create, format and edit medical records for patients based on the provided data and take care to apply punctuation and grammar rules.
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Where Do I Start?
Grammar
The set of structural rules governing the composition of clauses, phrases, and words in any given natural language.
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Skills You Need to Become a Medical Transcriptionist
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialGrammar knowledge
The set of structural rules governing the composition of clauses, phrases, and words in any given natural language.
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EssentialHealth Records Management knowledge
The procedures and importance of record keeping in a healthcare system such as hospitals or clinics, the information systems used to keep and process records and how to achieve maximum …
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EssentialDatabase knowledge
The classification of databases, that includes their purpose, characteristics, terminology, models and use such as XML databases, document-oriented databases and full text databases.
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EssentialMedical Terminology knowledge
The meaning of medical terms and abbreviations, of medical prescriptions and various medical specialties and when to use it correctly.
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EssentialApply Grammar And Spelling Rules skill
Apply the rules of spelling and grammar and ensure consistency throughout texts.
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EssentialApply Organisational Techniques skill
Employ a set of organisational techniques and procedures which facilitate the achievement of the goals set. Use these resources efficiently and sustainably, and show flexibility when required.
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EssentialArchive Healthcare Users' Records skill
Properly store the health records of healthcare users, including test results and case notes so that they are easily retrieved when required.
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EssentialComply With Legislation Related To Health Care skill
Comply with the regional and national legislation that is relevant to one`s work and apply it in practice.
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EssentialFollow Given Instructions skill
Follow instructions to achieve goals and meet deadlines.
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EssentialMaintain Healthcare User Data Confidentiality skill
Comply with and maintain the confidentiality of healthcare users` illness and treatment information.
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EssentialManage Digital Archives skill
Create and maintain computer archives and databases, incorporating latest developments in electronic information storage technology.
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EssentialEdit Dictated Medical Texts skill
Revise and edit dictated texts used for medical records purposes.
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EssentialTranscribe Medical Data skill
Listen to the recordings of the healthcare professional, write the information down and format it into files.
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EssentialUse Electronic Health Records Management System skill
Use specific software for the management of health care records, following appropriate codes of practice.
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Optional Skills (5 of 17 displayed)
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OptionalAdministrative Tasks In A Medical Environment knowledge
The medical administrative tasks such as registration of patients, appointment systems, record keeping of patients information and repeated precribing.
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OptionalMedical Informatics knowledge
The processes and tools used for the analysis and dissemination of medical data through computerized systems.
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OptionalProfessional Documentation In Health Care knowledge
The written standards applied in the health care professional environments for documentation purposes of one`s activity.
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OptionalHealth Care System knowledge
The structure and function of health care services.
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OptionalHuman Anatomy knowledge
The dynamic relationship of human structure and function and the muscosceletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, endocrine, urinary, reproductive, integumentary and nervous systems; normal and altered anatomy and physiology throughout the human …
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OptionalCollect Healthcare User's General Data skill
Collect qualitative and quantitative data related to the healthcare user's anagraphic data and provide support on filling out the present and past history questionnaire and record the measures/tests performed by …
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OptionalHandle Paperwork skill
Handle work-related paperwork ensuring that all relevant requirements are met.
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OptionalIdentify Patients' Medical Records skill
Locate, retrieve and present medical records, as requested by authorized medical personnel.
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OptionalPerform Backups skill
Implement backup procedures to backup data and systems to ensure permanent and reliable system operation. Execute data backups in order to secure information by copying and archiving to ensure integrity …
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OptionalProcess Data skill
Enter information into a data storage and data retrieval system via processes such as scanning, manual keying or electronic data transfer in order to process large amounts of data.
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OptionalWork In Multidisciplinary Health Teams skill
Participate in the delivery of multidisciplinary health care, and understand the rules and competences of other healthcare related professions.
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OptionalDisplay Medical Problems skill
Emphasize significant medical issues in a way that the attention of any healthcare professional using the record is directed on them.
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OptionalParticipate In Medical Records' Auditing Activities skill
Assist and help with any requests arisen during audits related to the archiving, filling and processing of medical records.
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OptionalPerform Clinical Coding Procedures skill
Match and record correctly the specific illnesses and treatments of a patient by using a clinical codes classification system.
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OptionalReview Patient's Medical Data skill
Assess and review relevant medical data of patients such as X-rays, medical history and laboratory reports.
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OptionalTransfer Medical Information skill
Extract information from a patient's notes and enter them in a computer programme.
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OptionalUse Shorthand skill
Apply shorthand as a method to capture spoken words into written form. Use shorthands in written texts to reflect acronyms and relevant information required to be expressed in such fashion.
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