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AI pathology transcriptionist

Transcribes medical reports and edits them for clarity. Returns files for physician review and signature. Maintains medical databases and records.

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Pathology transcriptionist · What it does

Three tasks it takes off your hands

  1. Review and edit transcribed reports for clarity and consistency.
  2. Return dictated reports in printed or electronic form.
  3. Set up and maintain medical files and databases.
Where these come from

The tasks of “Medical Transcriptionists” (O*NET 31-9094.00), as O*NET lists them:

  • Review and edit transcribed reports or dictated material for spelling, grammar, clarity, consistency, and proper medical terminology.
  • Return dictated reports in printed or electronic form for physician's review, signature, and corrections and for inclusion in patients' medical records.
  • Set up and maintain medical files and databases, including records such as x-ray, lab, and procedure reports, medical histories, diagnostic workups, admission and discharge summaries, and clinical resumes.

Pathology transcriptionist · Tools and industries

It works in the tools you already use

  • eClinicalWorks EHR software
  • Microsoft Access
  • Microsoft ASP.NET
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft Outlook

Industries it fits

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Role facts from O*NET 31.0 Database (U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), CC BY 4.0), written in our words. Sources and credits