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Transcription - A Challenging and Humorous Job By Sheryl Letzgus
McGinnis How to become a medical transcriptionist is the question
that I've been asked most in my life. I've been a radio DJ, a voice
over artist for a local TV station and have authored 3 books, but
how to be a medical transcriptionist piques peoples' interest more
than any of the above. I would like to share some tips and advice
along with a funny anecdote or two.Although I took early retirement
3 years ago, forty plus years of medical transcription never strays
far from your mind...or your funny bone.
I could probably write an entire book on this
profession and hmmmm, that sounds like a good idea. In the meantime
here are some helpful tips on how to break into this profession.
Although you will see ads proclaiming salaries of $75,000.00 a year
and up, I've never known one transcriptionist to make that kind
of money unless they have part time jobs doing transcription for
other companies or they work an awful lot of overtime. It is, however,
a decent paying field where salaries can range from $35,000 to $50,000,
depending on how good you are and if you are paid incentive pay.
First though let's understand what it takes
to be a GOOD medical transcriptionist. Sadly, there are many people
in this line of work who shouldn't be. I've come across many of
them and in my capacity as a head of a transcription department,
I've had to let a few go. Never an easy thing to do, but the integrity
of the patient's medical record must be maintained. Before you even
consider enrolling in a medical transcription school you must honestly
evaluate your strengths. Do you have a natural proclivity for spelling?
Do you understand English grammar and know how to speak properly?
You cannot depend on Spellcheck. I can't count the number of times
I've been told that nobody needs to know how to spell today because
Spellcheck will take care of that pesky task for you.Click
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