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Electronic Transcription - Suzy
Posted: May 23, 2014
I recently responded to a job offer for an "Electronic Medical Transcriptionist." Turned out it was a Jill-of-all-trades position in a foot doctor practice, including taking x-rays (?) and filling in at the front desk. What makes a job electronic as opposed to a regular transcriptionist. Sorry to be ill-informed, but I don't know the difference. TIA!
The podiatrist is ill-informed, not you. sm - Anon
[ In Reply To ..]Maybe because he uses a digital recorder, he thinks he's electronic!! Beats me.
I think an "electronic medical transcriptionist" - is most likely a robot, like in the Jetsons.
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Daughter Judy and Jane, His Wife - last and second last
[ In Reply To ..]I think the dog got higher billing but it's been a while since I have heard the song.
Maybe he provides an electronic typewriter (nm) - Rose
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Check your state laws about those x-rays - sm
[ In Reply To ..]Check the link below for state radtech requirements. I had an MD at a major medical center in a state with RIGID licensure requirements insist that I was going to take x-rays so she wouldn't have to pay a radiology tech. It would have been criminal. (I ended up leaving the job.)
By electronic, he probably just means he has an EHR, or is just communicating that you will need to use a computer for real.
Believe it or not, there are still folks out there who can't use one, or who use one like it is a typewriter. No kidding. I know people who do not know how to save a document and who still think email has to be printed because it evaporates forever after you read it. In my experience, they cannot be convinced otherwise, or just can't or won't learn. Being that he has a small office, it is likely he has had the same experience. Stating right up front that it is "electronic" gives him a way to make it clear that this is not a typewriter job, that higher level computer ability is required, and to sort out people who don't have that skill without being accused of some form of discrimination.
I would apply for the job with a positive attitude and a resume that points out all your expert computer abilities. He may be thrilled to have you.
Electronic Transcription - Suzy
[ In Reply To ..]Thanks! That was the first thing out of my daughter's mouth when I told her all the "additional duties." She said, "Don't you have to be certified to take x-rays?"
Electronic Medical Transcription - Cindy
[ In Reply To ..]People usually use the term "electronic transcription" to distinguish it from a transcriptionist who takes dictation directly from a person, i.e., shorthand. The term is now a little anachronistic because it is pretty rare for a transcriptionist to take shorthand today--although it still exists. It sounds like a cool job--probably never a dull moment. Just make sure you know all the guidelines on how to protect yourself from x-ray exposure. Good luck.
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