How do they match: Medical Transcriptionists

  • Medical Coding Technician

  • Produce medical reports, correspondence, records, patient-care information, statistics, medical research, and administrative material.
  • Receive patients, schedule appointments, and maintain patient 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.
  • Translate medical jargon and abbreviations into their expanded forms to ensure the accuracy of patient and health care facility records.

  • Schedule patient procedures or appointments.