A medical transcriptionist should be good at knowledge, skill and ability. To make good money or salary you should be have following 10 qualities.
1. Basic knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology, disease processes, sign and symptoms, medication, and laboratory values. Knowledge of specialty (or specialties) as appropriate.
2. Knowledge of medical transcription guidelines and practices.
3. Proven skills in English usage, grammar, punctuation, style and editing,
4. Ability to use designated professional reference materials.
5. Ability to operate word processing equipment, dictation and transcription equipments like foot pedal.
6. Ability to work under pressure with time constraints.
7. Ability to concentrate.
8. Excellent learning skills
9. Excellent eye, hand and auditory coordination.
10. Ability to understand and apply relevant legal concept (e.g. confidentiality)
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