Medical Transcriptions by Ronald Hollins https://padlet.com/RonaldHollins/madicaltranscriptions en-us 2016-07-19 21:21:05 UTC 2025-11-29 09:04:53 UTC hello@padlet.com Qualities Desired RonaldHollins https://padlet.com/RonaldHollins/madicaltranscriptions/wish/116649257 Computer skills - Medical transcriptionists should know how to use computers and word-processing software, as well as operate electronic health records (EHR) systems.

Critical - thinking skills - Transcriptionists must be able to identify errors in documents. They must also be able to think critically and ensure that sources are accurate and reliable.

Listening skills - Transcriptionists must listen carefully to dictation from physicians. 

Time - management skills - Transcriptionists must have the ability to work under short deadlines.

Writing skills - Medical transcriptionists must understand the English language and grammar.

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  • Efficient with computers
  • Understand medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, grammar, and word-processing software
  • Complete program at vocational schools and community colleges (takes 1 year) or enter the program and receive an Associate degree

    • ]]>     2016-07-19 23:01:02 UTC https://padlet.com/RonaldHollins/madicaltranscriptions/wish/116650132     Job Description RonaldHollins https://padlet.com/RonaldHollins/madicaltranscriptions/wish/116650185
  • Listens to recorded dictation
  • Review and edit medical documents 
  • Transcribe and interpret the dictation into diagnostic test results, etc.
  • Translate medical abbreviations 
  • Identify errors and missing information 
  • Submit health records for physicians to approve
  • Enter medical reports into electronic health records (EHR) systems
  • Perform quality improvement audits
  • Any additional duties such as answering phone and greeting patients

    • ]]>     2016-07-19 23:01:55 UTC https://padlet.com/RonaldHollins/madicaltranscriptions/wish/116650185     Medical Trnscriptions RonaldHollins https://padlet.com/RonaldHollins/madicaltranscriptions/wish/116650349
    A Medical Transcriptionists is someone who listens to voice recordings that physicians and other healthcare workers make and put them into written reports. 


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