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Transcribes notes for patient's medical record dictated by physicians and other health-care providers. Tasks involve listening and transcribing information with the use of a computer.
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| Skills/Talents |
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Ability to understand diverse accents and dialects and varying dictation styles. Need to possess good communication, computer, interpersonal and organizational skills and have the ability to work independently.
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Office setting.
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| Work Hours |
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Variety of work schedules.
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| Education |
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Completion of a formal training program in the medical secretary/transcriptionist field or equivalent experience.
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| Qualifications |
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Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy. Excellent knowledge of English usage, grammar, punctuation and style. Good eye-hand coordination and hearing abilities. Strong knowledge of computers, word processing software and dictation/transcription equipment. Typing ability of 60 words per minute. Successful completion of Mayo Clinic's entry-level medical transcription test.
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| Recommended High School Classes |
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college prep, business/accounting, keyboarding, computer applications, advanced English composition, healthcare sciences, biology, math, and psychology
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| Minnesota Median Salary |
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$17.30/hr ($36,122/yr)
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