https://padlet.com/10024070/2d9gweu5nrmm By: Denise Cornelius en-us 2018-11-13 19:10:11 UTC 2018-11-14 14:56:10 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Diskette.png 10024070 https://padlet.com/10024070/2d9gweu5nrmm/wish/304028260 Medical transcriptionists listen to voice recordings of healthcare workers and convert them into written reports. They also review and edit medical documents made by using speech technology. They interpret medical terminology and abbreviations to prepare patient medical histories, discharge summaries, and other documents. ]]> 2018-11-13 20:47:00 UTC https://padlet.com/10024070/2d9gweu5nrmm/wish/304028260 10024070 https://padlet.com/10024070/2d9gweu5nrmm/wish/304031124 Post secondary education is usually required for this job. They have to understand medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, grammar, and word- processing software. ]]> 2018-11-13 20:54:17 UTC https://padlet.com/10024070/2d9gweu5nrmm/wish/304031124 10024070 https://padlet.com/10024070/2d9gweu5nrmm/wish/304032739 The median average salary for a medical transcriptionists a year was 35,250 in 2017. The average salary an hour is $16.95. ]]> 2018-11-13 20:57:49 UTC https://padlet.com/10024070/2d9gweu5nrmm/wish/304032739 10024070 https://padlet.com/10024070/2d9gweu5nrmm/wish/304034776 The employment rate is projected to decline 3% in the next 8 years. Newer and better technological advancements will decrease the need for transcriptionists.  ]]> 2018-11-13 21:02:59 UTC https://padlet.com/10024070/2d9gweu5nrmm/wish/304034776 10024070 https://padlet.com/10024070/2d9gweu5nrmm/wish/304037367 They need to be comfortable using computer and word-processing software. They must use critical thinking to spot inaccuracies and inconsistencies in finished drafts. They must have good listening skills to hear and interpret the dictation from physicians. They must have good time management to work under short dead lines. They must have good writing skills and an understanding of the English language and grammar. ]]> 2018-11-13 21:10:03 UTC https://padlet.com/10024070/2d9gweu5nrmm/wish/304037367