The 5 Tools No Medical Transcriptionist Should Be Without

Working in medical transcription doesn't take a lot of equipment

, but there are a few things you will absolutely need. Most of them you probably already own.

1. A home office.

If you're going to work at home, you really should have a home office with a door you can close, especially when you're doing medical transcription. These are private medical records you're dealing with, and your computer monitor shouldn't be something others in your household can walk up to and see while you work. Close that door.

2. A computer.

No medical transcriptionist can work these days without a computer. It's the most important tool you can have in your home office.

Your computer should be current, and have word processing software on it, as well as a high speed internet connection. Some employers will provide their own transcription software that you will use in place of your word processor.

3. A foot pedal.

The foot pedal is how you control the speed of dictation as you transcribe. Most programs will let you use keyboard controls as well, but this greatly interferes with the speed of your typing. It's much better to use a foot pedal. Your employer may provide one or make suggestions as to a model you should buy. They're quite affordable if you want one of your own.

4. Headphones.

Just as others in your home should not be able to view the medical reports you're transcribing, they should also not be able to hear the doctor's dictation. You must have headphones.

These are extremely affordable. They plug into the back of your computer, just as speakers do. Make sure they're comfortable, as you will be spending hours each working day with your headphones on.

5. Ergonomic desk chair.

Your desk chair needs to be good for you. You're going to be spending a lot of time in it, and you don't want to be uncomfortable.

I strongly recommend buying one that is ergonomically correct. Poor ergonomics can lead to injuries, which can impact your career. You should also learn good ergonomic practices, such as the correct typing posture.

There are other tools you can buy to make your work easier, depending on what your employer provides. You may get a medical spell checker, word expander or transcription templates from your employer. The program should allow you to add your own expansions and templates as well.

If your employer doesn't provide these, consider buying your own. They cost money, but make up for it in good time in increased productivity.

by: Stephanie Foster

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