Transcriptionists transcribe medical reports recorded by experts such as doctors and lawyers into understandable form. They use electronic devices to check chart reviews, diagnostic imaging studies, and emergency room visits, then edit and return the medical data for review and correction.
Employers expect entry-level transcriptionists to perform data entry tasks, review transcribed reports for consistency and clarity and translate complex words and abbreviations. Experienced transcriptionists can perform various tasks ranging from proofreading reports to training new talent to preparing transcription surveys.