Transcription Editor  

• Proofread document for errors and grammar.
• Editing and formatting physician-dictated medical records
• Fixing grammatical errors
• Improving content in an efficient and accurate manner

Important qualities of a medical transcription editor:

• Computer skills. Medical transcriptionists must be comfortable using computers and word-processing software, because those tools are an essential part of their jobs.
• Critical-thinking skills. Transcriptionists must be able to assess medical reports and spot any inaccuracies and inconsistencies in finished drafts. They must also be able to think critically when doing research to find the information that they need and to ensure that sources are both accurate and reliable.
• Listening skills. Transcriptionists must listen carefully to dictation from physicians. They must be able to hear and interpret the intended meaning of the medical report.
• Time-management skills. Because dictation must be done quickly, medical transcriptionists must be comfortable working under short deadlines.
• Writing skills. Medical transcriptionists need a good understanding of the English language and grammar.

• Allied medical course undergrad or with background in any Medical Courses; Nurse, PT, MT, OT
• Experience in the medical or healthcare industry is a plus
• Ability to listen intently to recordings for details
• Ability to decipher dialects well, is a plus
• Typing skills 30 – 60 WPM
• Must pass a general aptitude test