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What they do
A Medical Transcriptionist listens to sound recordings made by physicians and other healthcare professionals, transcribes the recordings and creates written reports and documents from them. Uses medical terminology and abbreviations and operates recording equipment and software. Works in hospitals or medical offices, or for companies that provide transcription services to healthcare facilities.
$42,620 / year median in Kentucky
+3% projected growth
Job Description
This position works one to one with the physician to document the history, physical exam, and the differential diagnoses for each patient that the physician sees. Gathers patient insurance information and prepares billing information for the patients including the coding and posting payments. High school diploma or equivalency required. Vocational training preferred. The ideal individual will have Medical terminology, medical chart documentation, anatomy, medications and computer medical records. This position works one to one with the physician to document the history, physical exam, and the differential diagnoses for each patient that the physician sees. Gathers patient insurance information and prepares billing information for the patients including the coding and posting payments.