When you think about medical transcription as a career, there’s not a lot of everyday experience to go off.

Because we don’t usually see or hear a medical transcriptionist (MT) working at a local hospital or medical clinic – the role of an MT is often misunderstood. Interestingly however, when we open a letter from a doctor, or read a medical report, there is a very high chance that a professional MT has transcribed it.

With more than twenty-three million people in Australia all requiring some level of healthcare, the medical records and documentation industry is certainly in-demand.

If you’re thinking about pursuing a career in medical transcription, you need to keep in mind that there are typically three main career pathways available:

Local MT positions where you work onsite

Even though medical transcription is considered a work-from-home industry, there are still plenty of MTs out there who work in local offices. They go in to work at their local clinic or hospital, perform their work, and go home. Sometimes they are paid by the hour like a typical employee, and other times they are paid by their line count or other production measures.

Local MT positions where you work from home

With the internet and technology improvements, more and more local facilities have allowed their MTs to work from home transcribing for that specific local hospital or clinic. All the work they perform is related to the doctors and clients at that hospital or hospital group.

Online MT positions where you work from home

The last type of MT position is that where the transcriptionist works from home for a specialised company that handles medical transcription for a number of facilities, which can be from various locations. These transcription companies, called MTSOs (Medical Transcription Service Organisations) acquire a large number of accounts (medical facilities, clinics, hospitals, and/or hospital groups) and then recruit MTs to complete the work from their own home. MTSOs are headquartered all over Australia and recruit transcriptionists to work with them on a national level. You do not have to be living in the same town or state where the company is headquartered in order to work for them and you generally get to choose your own work schedule. Many hospitals, clinics, and offices in local areas tend to now outsource their transcription needs to national MTSO’s.

How do I get started?

Most employers will require you to have at least three years of current medical transcription experience or a nationally recognised qualification such as the Diploma of Healthcare Documentation. Once graduates complete the course, they get access to TalentMed’s Graduate Support service, which includes job search assistance.

Many of our graduates are hired regularly by national MTSOs, transcription agencies, public and private hospitals, as well as local medical clinics which only reaffirms the fact that medical transcription is very much in-demand and that TalentMed prepares students well for these positions.

To find out more about pursuing a rewarding career in medical transcription, please request a free industry and course information pack below or call 03 9937 1599.

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44 Comments

  1. janet 03/04/2018 at 10:54 AM - Reply

    Hello

    How much is your course and what is the time frame?
    Do you have any statistics to demonstrate what percentage of your graduates gain employment within 12 months of completing your course?

    • TalentMed 30/07/2019 at 3:34 PM

      Hi Janet,

      Thank you for your comment. Please check out the course page available at https://talentmed.edu.au/courses/10478nat-diploma-of-healthcare-documentation/ for further details. I am also pleased to advise that TalentMed have been able to place a high number of graduates into working positions! I hope this information helps. Please let us know if you have any further questions. Thanks!

  2. Maggie 25/05/2017 at 10:31 PM - Reply

    Hello

    I’m just wondering if you offer a payment plan for the cost of the course?

    • TalentMed 26/05/2017 at 9:53 AM

      Hi Maggie,

      Thank you for your comment.
      There are a number of tuition options available. For more information, please visit https://talentmed.edu.au/tuition/
      For further details, please contact our Course Advisers on 03 9937 1599.

      Thanks Maggie.

  3. dr mbbs 01/01/2017 at 11:30 AM - Reply

    Hi, I’ve done MBBS.but now a house wife. Is this course suitable for me to work from home? Because of certain problems i can’t handle the stress to go out on daily basis for work. I’m living in Perth wa. Please guide me how to start the course and scope of it.

  4. Melinda 03/09/2016 at 7:22 PM - Reply

    Hi, Can you please tell me how long the course takes to complete

    • TalentMed 05/09/2016 at 9:54 AM

      Hi Melinda,

      Thank you for your comment.
      TalentMed’s Diploma of Healthcare Documentation has a 12 month duration, however can be completed online in as little as four to six months. If you would like further information, please contact our Course Advisers on 03 9937 1599. Thanks!

  5. Lalitha M. Suppiah 21/08/2016 at 5:24 PM - Reply

    I currently live & work in Malaysia . My son who is working as a do pyro in Au wants us to move to Au. So I m thinking of doing this online course whic wld help me make a living whilst I m there. I need to know the fees & ifs here us an age criteria to employment as a MT also wld like an assurance on job emplacement tq regards

    • TalentMed 22/08/2016 at 10:05 AM

      Hi Lalitha,

      Thank you for your comment. It is great to hear you are interested in a career as a Medical Transcriptionist.
      TalentMed’s Diploma of Healthcare Documentation has a 12 month duration, however can be completed online in as little as six months. In terms of the fees, a current statement of fees is available here, under the tuition tab.
      There are many career choices for our graduates. Once you complete the course, your Graduate Support team will provide you with extensive job search assistance. This includes personalised advice on your resume, job hunt and application process. Please note however, TalentMed is unable to guarantee any positions as a registered training organisation and not an employer directly. Having said that, through our network of associated Recruitment Partners, we have been able to help place a high number of graduates into these positions upon course completion. There is also no age limits for Medical Transcriptionists, or to do the course.

      If you would like further information please contact enrol@talentmed.edu.au
      Thanks Lalitha.

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