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Medical Transcriptionist
Certificate
A Medical Transcriptionist certificate can be completed in one year. As a
medical transcriptionist (medical language specialist), you can establish
a home-based business or work outside your home.
Graduates work as medical administrative
assistants, receptionists, and billing coders in a variety of office
settings.
Medical Transcriptionist graduates can seek
employment in the following areas:
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Medical clinics
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Doctors' offices
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Hospitals (public, private, teaching, psychiatric)
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Medical libraries
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Radiology departments
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Pathology laboratories
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Insurance companies
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Publishing companies
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Government medical facilities
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Medical transcription services
When can new students enroll?
You may enroll in the Medical Transcriptionist program at the beginning of
any quarter. The program hours are flexible with day, evening, and some
online classes.
Prerequisites
Complete an application to Green River Community College, complete the
COMPASS assessment, spelling test, and meet with a Business Education
advisor.
A GED or a high school diploma is highly
recommended before entering the program. Communication (written and
verbal) and organizational skills are vital.
How long does the program take?
It depends on you. If you successfully complete a full schedule each
quarter, the certificate requirements may be completed in 4–5 quarters.
Special fees
Courses requiring special equipment have additional fees.
Personal requirements for success
Medical transcriptionists (medical language specialists) need to be
task-oriented, flexible, detail-oriented, have excellent listening,
grammar, and research skills and be able to adapt to changing situations.
Does the program transfer to four-year
schools?
Classes in this program are primarily professional/technical. All
transferability of classes to four-year institutions is at the discretion
of the receiving institution. However, credits can be applied toward Green
River's Medical Office Education degree, enabling students to complete
both programs.
Special program notes
Green River’s Medical Transcriptionist program offers you:
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A hands-on learning experience.
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Possible credit for relevant prior
experience.
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An opportunity to begin a career in the
medical transcription field.
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An internship opportunity.
Employment outlook
The Career Development and Employment Services Center will assist you with
your job search.
Salary range
The current starting salary range for a medical transcriptionist graduate
may be found at
http://jobtrainingresults.org. Rate of pay may be based on an hourly
rate, words per line, lines per page and/or by document type. (AAMT)
For specific information about the Medical
Transcriptionist program contact:
Julie Slettvet
Extension 4687
jslettve@greenriver.edu
Susan Kolwitz
Extension
4375
skolwitz@greenriver.edu
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