Many medical transcriptionists want a sample medical
transcription resume to follow in order to know what should
be included in a resume. For those who are established in
the medical transcription profession and have credibility
within the medical field, here are some points to consider,
followed by a sample medical transcription resume that
outlines the salient information that should be included.
1) Be as succinct as possible in your medical transcription
resume, and highlight what skill sets you bring to the
table.
2) Limit your resume to one page. People are busy these
days and often are overwhelmed due to information overload.
3) Key in on the specific skill sets being sought for this
particular medical transcription position.
4) Include other vital information, such as volunteer work
or supervisory/managerial positions that you've held while
working as a medical transcriptionist.
5) Tailor your medical transcription resume to each
specific job for which you are applying.
Here is a sample medical transcription resume that this
author has used to land her last couple of outside medical
transcription contractor jobs for orthopedic surgeons in
the workers' compensation arena. It demonstrates how to
put all five points into action. (Please note that
headings should be centered and bolded.)
PERSONAL CONTACT INFORMATION
(insert your personal contact info here, including your
e-mail address)
ADMINISTRATIVE QUALIFICATIONS
Typing speed of 120-130 w.p.m. with 95% accuracy; good
command of the English language; strong editing, grammar,
and punctuation skills; ability to edit "on the fly" when
taking histories and when transcribing medical reports,
making paragraphs flow smoothly; and strong computer
(hardware and software) skills, saving the company down
time and money.
INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIP SKILLS
Ability to put people at ease and to establish immediate
rapport; ability to control the history interview process,
keeping the patient on track; and getting salient
information in a timely manner, all in a congenial and
empathetic way. Cooperates and works well with co-workers,
willingly shares new technical and medical information.
Professional, dedicated, and committed to the success of
the company through collaborative efforts with others.
WORKERS' COMPENSATION-SPECIFIC SKILLS
Good command/understanding of workers' compensation field,
thus enabling me to ask the pertinent questions that will
enable the doctor to intelligently address important
workers' compensation issues (e.g., permanent disability,
apportionment, and causation); over five years of
experience taking patient histories (ranging from basic to
complicated) on a daily basis, specializing in the field of
orthopedics; and over 14 years of experience as a medical
transcriptionist, historian, and medical records reviewer.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Company Name, Address, City State, Zip, Phone Number
Employed From: June 19xx to 20xx Supervisor: Jane Doe
Company Name, Address, City State, Zip, Phone Number
Employed From: June 19xx to 20xx Supervisor: Jane Doe
Depending on how much information and work experience you
have, there may be room at the bottom of the page. If so,
include this section:
QUALITIES AND CHARACTER TRAITS
Innovative, creative, proactive, energetic visionary,
resourceful self-starter; practical, self-reliant,
motivated problem-solver; versatile, talented
trainer/teacher; organized, personable, and reliable
support person with a winning attitude who takes great
pride in meeting and exceeding her own definition and
standard of excellence.
One last point: The very last sentence of the resume is a
powerful thing-if the resume has been read all the way
through. You can-and I have done this-use that very same
sentence-at the TOP of the resume to grab the reader's
attention. When you do, change the heading to:
SELF-ASSESSMENT STATEMENT.
Now isn't that a powerful sample medical transcription
resume? As a secondary benefit, when a medical
transcription resume is this solid, this good, it will make
it even easier for you to sell yourself to a prospective
employer when you meet face to face because you will have
all the self-confidence you need to make your case and get
that medical transcription job you want now!
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Mary Ruff-King, an author and a 14-year medical
transcription veteran, loves to help new and experienced
medical transcriptionists by providing the latest
cutting-edge techniques to improve their competitiveness in
the medical transcription market. For information on how to
get a list of specific employers (whether it be doctors,
hospitals, or clinics) by location and with all contact
information please visit http://www.mtmasterycenter.com
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