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Medical Transcriptionist
Healthcare and Safety > Medical Records, Health IT, and Informatics  > Medical Transcriptionist
a.k.a. Medical Language Specialist, Medical Transcriber, Pathology Transcriptionist, Radiology Transcriptionist, Transcriptionist.
Job Purpose: Provides a record of patient care by transcribing and interpreting physicians' dictation into medical-legal documents.
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Administrative Writing Skills
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Computer Proficiency
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Documentation Skills
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Internal Communications
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Medical Terminology Proficiency
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  • Certified Medical Transcriptionist (CMT) Preferred
  • Completed Coursework in Medical Transcription and Medical Terminology
  • Graduate of a School of Medical Secretarial Science Preferred
  • High School Diploma or GED Required
  • Previous Hospital Transcription Experience Preferred

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