Typical Tasks
Translate medical jargon and abbreviations into their expanded forms to ensure the accuracy of patient and health care facility records.
Return dictated reports in printed or electronic form for physician's review, signature, and corrections and for inclusion in patients' medical records.
Transcribe dictation for a variety of medical reports, such as patient histories, physical examinations, emergency room visits, operations, chart reviews, consultation, or discharge summaries.
Identify mistakes in reports and check with doctors to obtain the correct information.
Perform data entry and data retrieval services, providing data for inclusion in medical records and for transmission to physicians.
A day in the life
What kind of work is this?
Conventional
Organized, Procedural Work
Social
Working with people
Investigative
Studying, Research based work
What personality traits do you need to succeed?
Dependability
Attention to Detail
Integrity
Independence
Cooperation
Persistence
What key skills are needed for this job?
Active Listening
Reading Comprehension
Writing
Monitoring
Speaking
Critical Thinking
Expected Knowledge
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Administrative
Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology.
Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
Common Activities
Working with Computers
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
Documenting/Recording Information
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
