Medical Secretary/Transcriptionist

Educational Opportunities

On-the-Job Training

Medical Secretary/Transcriptionist on-the-job training includes training in Mayo Clinic procedures through a combination of classroom and in-office training/mentorship. Some examples of procedure training during the first 14 weeks include:

• Computer and software training including:
  • Microsoft Word
  • Electronic clinical notes and letter creation
  • Dictation system
  • Electronic medical history/record
  • Electronic mail and calendaring
  • Electronic shorthand
• Telephone operation and courtesy (triaging calls from patients, referring physicians, etc.)
• Medical transcription formatting
• Procedural training (work tasks pertinent to medical secretary at Mayo)