A pathology transcriptionist creates reports based on information provided by physicians, lab technicians, and other medical or surgical staff. As a pathology transcriptionist, your duties include creating a transcription of an office visit and laboratory work or records based on doctor’s notes and additional information. You may also be responsible for entering the final transcription into a database or sending it to the relevant medical professionals for corrections. In this role, you must understand medical terminology and common medical abbreviations. Most pathology transcriptionists are medical transcriptionists who have specialized knowledge of pathology. Some employers may also refer to this job as a medical secretary transcriptionist.