Over the years I’ve gotten a lot of questions from readers about Medical Transcription. It usually goes something like this:
“I’ve heard that you can become a medical transcriptionist from home. How do I find a job in this field?”
While it’s true that there are certainly jobs available, it’s also true that Medical Transcription is a detailed, professional (and fascinating) career which requires technical knowledge. Additionally, to be qualified to work from home as an MT you’ve got to have at least 2 years of experience- sometimes more.
It’s important to note that transcription requires a person who is meticulously detail-oriented. The nature of the work is such that it might seem tedious, even excruciatingly boring to some people. It’s much more than just typing, you’ve got to be intimately familiar with medical terminology; as Margery Hinman writes, “a good Transcriptionist knows the difference between aphasia and aphagia” (I certainly don’t).
Interested in learning more? Check out the AHDI and MTStars. MTStars is a wonderful resource for MT’s with job listings and over 20,000 members that you can network with.
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I have been employed in the medical transcription field for 11 years and at present looking for a transcription position out of my home. I attended Jefferson Community College and graduated with an Applied Associates Degree in Medical Secretarial Science. I do have a resume that I can submit upon request. I look forward to hearing from you in the near future.
Hi Jeanne, while I am not an employer I do have a lot of resources at the site that you may find helpful. I have a page that lists transcription companies and I do see listings for MT’s from time to time and post them on my blog. You may have heard of MTStars.com but if not you should definitely check them out. It’s a great community of MT’s where employers post job openings and you can network with other MT’s.
I hope this is helpful Jeanne. Good luck!