Remote Healthcare Transcriptionist
Accurate records start with accurate transcription. As a Remote Healthcare Transcriptionist you will listen to dictation from physicians and clinicians, type it into the transcription system, edit for clarity and formatting and make sure the written record matches what was dictated.
No medical license, clinical certification or prior transcription experience is needed. Paid training covers medical terminology, transcription style guides, dictation and transcription systems and HIPAA basics. Report types and scope depend on the team you join.
Responsibilities
- Transcribe physician and clinician dictation accurately
- Transcribe progress notes, SOAP notes, consultation notes and discharge summaries
- Transcribe operative, radiology, pathology and specialty reports
- Edit speech recognition drafts for accuracy
- Verify medical terms, medications and anatomy
- Format documents per transcription style guidelines
- Proofread for spelling, grammar and clarity
- Flag unclear or inaudible dictation and send clarification queries per policy
- Meet transcription quality and turnaround standards and support accuracy audits
- Work across transcription, EHR and dictation systems
Qualifications
- No medical license or clinical certification required, paid training provided
- No prior healthcare transcription experience required
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Strong typing speed and accuracy, typically 60+ WPM preferred (a typing test may be required)
- Strong listening skills to follow dictation carefully
- Willingness to learn medical terminology (training provided)
- Strong attention to detail with spelling and grammar
- Comfort with transcription software and word processing tools
- Reliable internet and a private, quiet workspace for confidential audio
