What does a medical transcriber do?

Career: Medical Transcription

A medical transcriber sometimes called a medical transcriptionist, converts voice recordings of doctors’ reports into typed documents. To correctly transcribe physician reports, a medical transcriber has to interpret medical abbreviations as well as understand medical terminology. A medical transcriber will also edit documents to make sure there are no inconsistencies. These documents become part of a patient’s medical record. Additionally, many insurance companies require transcribed medical documents to support patients’ claims.