Listen to the recorded dictation of a doctor or other healthcare professional Transcribe and interpret the dictation into diagnostic test results, operative reports, referral letters, and other documents Review and edit drafts prepared by speech recognition software, making sure that the transcription is correct, complete, and has a consistent style Translate medical abbreviations and jargon into the appropriate long form Identify inconsistencies, errors, and missing information within a report that could compromise patient care Follow up with the healthcare provider to ensure the accuracy of the reports Submit health records for physicians to approve Follow patient confidentiality guidelines and legal documentation requirements Enter medical reports into electronic health records systems