I am a transcriptionist is a person who transcribes recorded dictation, such as medical terminology, into written form. The job often entails listening to audio recordings and typing out what is heard, either in a word processing program or using a stenotype machine.

Transcription Skills

• Strong listening skills.
• Fast and accurate typing skills.
• Language skills.
• Familiarity with MS Word or similar applications.
• Editing, grammar check, and proofreading skills.
• Multitasking skills.
• Efficient task completion skills.
• Time management skills.

Guidelines for Transcriptions

• Transcripts should be at least 99% accurate.
• Grammar and punctuation are important for providing maximum clarity.
• Speaker identification helps users identify who is speaking.
• Essential to communicate non-speech sounds.
• Transcribe content as close to verbatim as possible.