Description
Book SynopsisThe fast and easy way to explore a medical transcription career Flexibility is one of the most enticing aspects of a career in medical transcription. Perfect for in the office, at home, or on vacation, medical transcriptionists can often create lifestyle-appropriate schedules.
Table of ContentsIntroduction 1
Part I: So, You Want to Be a Medical Transcriptionist 7
Chapter 1: Just the Facts 9
Chapter 2: The What, How, Who, and Why of Medical Transcription 17
Chapter 3: Getting a Handle on Job Prospects and Employment Options 35
Chapter 4: Becoming a Working Medical Transcriptionist 49
Part II: Getting the Job Done: Medical Transcription How-To 65
Chapter 5: Medical Language Boot Camp 67
Chapter 6: Formatting: The Basics 85
Chapter 7: Cracking the Code: Deciphering Diffi cult Dictation 101
Chapter 8: Mastering the Key Medical Transcription References 109
Chapter 9: Meeting the Need for Speed 123
Part III: Looking at the Types of Reports You’ll Transcribe 131
Chapter 10: History and Physical Examination 133
Chapter 11: Consultation 143
Chapter 12: Operative Reports 151
Chapter 13: Discharge and Death Summaries 161
Chapter 14: Beyond the Big Four: Other Common Reports 169
Part IV: Employment Matters: Landing and
Managing a Medical Transcriptionist Job 189
Chapter 15: Medical Transcriptionist Job Hunting 191
Chapter 16: Managing On-the-Job Issues 205
Chapter 17: Climbing the Career Ladder 215
Chapter 18: Working from Home 223
Chapter 19: Financial Considerations for Independent Contractors 239
Chapter 20: Staying Healthy for the Long Haul 255
Part V: The Part of Tens 265
Chapter 21: Ten Keys to Career Success 267
Chapter 22: Ten Myths about Medical Transcription 275
Chapter 23: Ten Great Online Resources281
Part VI: Appendixes 285
Appendix A: Glossary 287
Appendix B: Commonly Dictated Phrases and How to Transcribe Them299
Appendix C: Sample Reports 309
Index 325
