One Year Certificate Medical Transcription

Certificate | Department

The Medical Transcription Certificate of Completion prepares students for an entry-level position in a variety of health care settings including medical clinics, doctors' offices, hospitals, private transcription businesses, and long-term care facilities. The transcriptionist uses word processing equipment to transcribe medical reports according to established guidelines for format, accuracy, and speed. These reports become an important part of the patient's medical record.

Medical transcriptionists must have an excellent command of both the English language and medical terminology in order to proofread documents with accuracy. He or she must be a proficient typist and be familiar with hospital and office procedures. The medical transcriptionist uses word processing equipment to transcribe medical reports according to established guidelines for format, accuracy, and speed. These reports become part of the patient's medical record.

Typical job tasks may include:

• Read charts prepared by dictator
• Transcribe letters, medical reports, and other data
• Operate a transcribing machine with ease
• Receive and route calls
• Operate word processing software
• Operate a cassette player