Medical Transcriptionists by Chaynce Allen https://padlet.com/chaynceleeallen01/qk9mbuwlzw6x Unit 11 Health Science Project en-us 2018-07-27 17:35:18 UTC 2018-07-27 18:22:19 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/File.png Medical Transcriptionists: (1) Listen to voice recordings that physicians and other healthcare workers make and convert them into written reports. (2) Review and edit medical documents created using speech recognition technology. (3) Interpret medical terminology and abbreviations in preparing patients’ medical histories, discharge summaries, and other documents. https://padlet.com/chaynceleeallen01/qk9mbuwlzw6x/wish/271300815 2018-07-27 17:39:27 UTC https://padlet.com/chaynceleeallen01/qk9mbuwlzw6x/wish/271300815 Education Required: Any Postsecondary education in the medical transcription field. https://padlet.com/chaynceleeallen01/qk9mbuwlzw6x/wish/271301164 It is typically a 1-year certificate programs, although there are also associate’s degree programs]]> 2018-07-27 17:46:09 UTC https://padlet.com/chaynceleeallen01/qk9mbuwlzw6x/wish/271301164 Salary: Median annual wage was $35,250 (May 2017). https://padlet.com/chaynceleeallen01/qk9mbuwlzw6x/wish/271301442 Lowest annual salary: less than $21,670
Highest annual salary: more than $51,410

Some medical transcriptionists are paid based on the volume of transcription they produce. Others are paid an hourly rate or an annual salary. ]]> 2018-07-27 17:51:21 UTC https://padlet.com/chaynceleeallen01/qk9mbuwlzw6x/wish/271301442 Job Outlook: Employment is projected to decline 3% from 2016 to 2026. https://padlet.com/chaynceleeallen01/qk9mbuwlzw6x/wish/271301681 This is because of technological advances: 
- Speech recognition
- Electronic health records (EHR) software 
These advances often allow physicians to create some of this documentation in the moment, reducing the need for transcriptionists. 

]]> 2018-07-27 17:56:53 UTC https://padlet.com/chaynceleeallen01/qk9mbuwlzw6x/wish/271301681 Desired Qualities are computer, critical-thinking, listening, time-management, and writing skills. https://padlet.com/chaynceleeallen01/qk9mbuwlzw6x/wish/271302025 - Computer Skills - must be comfortable using computers and word-processing software, because those tools are an essential part of their jobs.
- Critical-thinking Skills - must assess medical reports and spot any inaccuracies and inconsistencies in finished drafts. 
- Listening Skills - must listen carefully to dictation from physicians. 
- Time-management Skills - Since dictation must be done quickly, medical transcriptionists should be comfortable working under short deadlines. 
- Writing Skills - A good understanding of the English language and grammar is necessary.

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