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MT is short for medical transcriptionist. Medical transcriptionists transform the oral dictation of healthcare providers into written text for print or electronic storage. If you’re great with words, self-disciplined, and a bit of a perfectionist, you’ll be a great medical transcriber.

A Medical Transcriptionist is constantly challenged to learn in a very exciting occupation with interesting, ever-changing subject matter. There are always new medications and new procedures, previously unstudied specialties to learn, and new doctor-specific phraseology, accents and ESL to master. It truly is a very exciting profession that requires tenacity, intelligence, memory, and innate curiosity.

Click Here to read the Job Outlook for Medical Transcriptionists as published by the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics in the Occupational Outlook Handbook 2008-09 edition.

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Basic MT Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of basic to advanced medical terminology is essential.
• Average to above-average verbal communication and memory skills.
• Ability to sort, check, count, and verify numbers with accuracy.
• Demonstrated skill in the use and operation of basic office equipment/computer.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Records maintenance skills or ability.
• Average to above average typing skills.
• Knowledge and experience transcribing (from training or real report work) in the Basic Four work types.
• Knowledge of and proper application of grammar.
• Knowledge of and use of correct punctuation and capitalization rules.
• Demonstrated MT proficiencies in multiple report types and multiple specialties.

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Curricular Requirements, Skills and Abilities

• High school diploma or GED, plus range of 1 to 3 years’ experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified, and dependent on the employer (working directly for a physician or in hospital facility).
• Knowledge of medical terminology is helpful.
• Average to above-average spelling, verbal communication and memory skills.
• 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.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Records maintenance skills or ability.
• Good to above average typing skills.