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Medical Transcriptionist

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Transcribing medical reports

Medical transcriptionists create a variety of reports, accurately translating information from a patient’s appointment or procedure from oral (dictation) to text (transcription). Patient histories, physical, consultative, and operative reports or discharge summaries are just a few examples.

They type out or edit speech-to-text generated reports, edit, and proofread reports for accuracy, clarity, and correct grammar.

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Compensation


$28.45 - $34.60 per hour

Other benefits

Education


Grade 12 or equivalent

Medical transcription certificate

Registration


Not required

Duties

  • Translate information on a patient’s appointment from oral (dictation) to text (transcription)
  • Type out, edit, and proofread for clarity, accuracy, and correct grammar, or may also proof reports using automatic transcription technology
  • Distribute transcribed reports to other providers involved in the immediate care of the patient as required, and save a copy for the paper chart

Make a Difference

  • Facilitate continuity of care between providers
  • Ensure all care providers are aware of patient history, as well as current or ongoing treatments
  • Clearly convey the care a patient received, any lingering issues, as well as any outpatient treatment or post-treatment care they will receive
  • Capture specialist’s consultation and recommendations for next steps and patient treatment

Work Collaboratively

  • Majority of time spent working on computers, however, may interact with other healthcare professionals including nurses, physicians, and other healthcare professionals
  • Work at a variety of health and community facilities; however, many medical transcriptionists currently work from home

Grow Your Career

  • Additional training and education
  • Healthcare leadership and management
  • Health system administration

Additional Information

To learn more about a career as a medical transcriptionist in our province visit Alberta Learning Information Services (ALIS).