At TalentMed, we often get asked whether a career that let’s you work from home and choose your own hours still exists.

A career that lets you work from home offers flexible hours, freedom, and at times – a complete work/life balance. Over the years, work-from-home careers have become increasingly popular but many people are still skeptical that such jobs are real.

Is it really possible to work from home, choose your own hours and still make a decent living? Yes!

There are plenty of opportunities for work-at-home careers, but one that is currently experiencing a nationwide shortage of well-trained professionals is medical transcription.

Medical transcription (MT) gives you the chance to enjoy the flexibility you need while providing you with a rewarding income. All you need is a computer, an internet connection, and a passion to learn the medical transcription industry!

Whether you want to enjoy the benefits of a better work/life balance or you want to provide your family with extra income, being a medical transcriptionist is a great career choice if you want to work from home.

What does a Medical Transcriptionist do?

In its traditional form, medical transcription involves listening to an audio file of a doctor’s notes from a patient encounter and then converting that file to a written report. But the profession has evolved over the last few years due to the introduction of voice recognition technology. With voice recognition (VR) software, the doctor’s dictated reports are automatically turned that into text by the software. But instead of causing job loss in the MT industry, VR software has only changed the way a transcriptionist does their work.

Many Medical Transcriptionists in the industry now act as both MT’s and MT editors. A transcriptionist editor will review draft reports prepared automatically by the voice recognition software and look for accuracy and consistency on the report. Other MT responsibilities include:

  • Translating abbreviations into full forms

  • Identifying and correcting spelling and grammatical errors on medical reports

  • Performing edits and quality improvement audits on medical reports

  • Converting completed patient reports into standardised formats

Hospitals and private physicians often outsource their transcription needs to outside professional agencies that specialise in healthcare documentation. The remuneration of an MT is often determined by the volume of work they complete, so the hours are very flexible and you can generally choose when and where you complete your work.

What training is required to become a Medical Transcriptionist?

Often to land your first assignment as a Medical Transcriptionist, you’ll need to complete formal education and training that prepares you to enter the workforce.

Medical transcription requires a good understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and grammar. Many doctors speak quickly and others have heavy accents, all of which can make it hard to understand recordings if you aren’t a skilled listener and familiar with medical terms.

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Therefore, it is essential that your course contains both theory-based learning and practical training. Having the proper education helps you work more quickly and more accurately.

TalentMed’s nationally accredited Diploma of Healthcare Documentation provides you with the training needed to be career-ready as a Medical Transcriptionist.

TalentMed’s nationally recognised Diploma of Healthcare Documentation is designed to help provide you with the essential skills and knowledge needed to get a job and excel in this increasingly popular field as a Medical Transcriptionist.

Most noteworthy, this is currently the first and only nationally recognised course in Australia that provides both medical transcription and editing training. Also, qualified trainers are available from the moment you start the course, all the way through until you complete your course.

12 months access to expert-created curriculum.

How will I find work as a Medical Transcriptionist?

There are many career choices for our graduates and TalentMed helps you the entire way in this process. Once you complete the course, your Graduate Support Team will provide you with extensive job search assistance.

Through our network of associated public and private hospitals, medical clinics, transcription agencies and Medical Transcription Service Organisations (MTSOs) we are able to assist you in finding a suitable position upon graduation. As a result, we have been able to place a high number of our graduates into working positions!

In fact, there is a very high demand for qualified Medical Transcriptionists, and we consistently receive large requests for TalentMed graduates from employers nationwide. For example, these include:

What is the best way to get started to become a Medical Transcriptionist?

Here at TalentMed, we assist you every step of the way to pursue your dream of working from home. However, not only you would be able to have more time to enjoy doing the things you love, but above all, you can work while staying home to be with your family.

For more information on becoming a Medical Transcriptionist, check out our Ultimate Guide, training to become a Medical Transcriptionist or you can register for a free information pack below.

Let us know in the comments below what interests you in becoming a Medical Transcriptionist!

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78 Comments

  1. Sky Brown 21/09/2022 at 9:12 AM - Reply

    Can I work immediately as a MT without doing the Diploma Course. I have more than 15 years of experience in medical transcription. Thanks.

    • Sarah-Louise Slade 21/09/2022 at 12:33 PM

      Hi Sky,

      Thank you for your comment. It’s great to hear that you have a background in Medical Transcription!

      Most employers will require you to have a nationally recognised qualification, such as the Diploma of Healthcare Documentation. However, with your experience, you may be able to fast-track your studies to complete the course in a shorter timeframe.

      If you would like to find out more information, please don’t hesitate to contact us on 03 9937 1599 or email enrol@talentmed.edu.au.

      Thanks, Sky 🙂 have a lovely day!

  2. Amelia Cassim 08/12/2021 at 8:03 PM - Reply

    Can you work anywhere in the world?

    • TalentMed 09/12/2021 at 4:19 PM

      Hi Amelia,

      Thank you for your comment.

      Yes, it is possible for you to work anywhere in the world as a professional MT. However it will ultimately depend on whether your particular employer allows it.

      If you would like to find out more information, please contact us on 03 9937 1599 or email enrol@talentmed.edu.au.

      Thanks!

  3. Anil Sapal 07/07/2021 at 12:04 AM - Reply

    Can I get work, I have a experience of 15 years in Australian Medical Transcription.

    • TalentMed 07/07/2021 at 11:10 AM

      Hi Anil,

      Thank you for your comment and it’s great to hear you have some experience in medical transcription. If you would like to obtain a nationally recognised qualification in this area, please check out the Diploma of Healthcare Documentation. Graduates of this course receive extensive job search assistance upon course completion. Thanks!

  4. smart sniper 11/03/2020 at 4:58 PM - Reply

    Would you kindly advise please what type of wage this profession earns? I have read that most are per line fee but I need to know a rough per hour wage so I can decide whether it’s for me or not!

    • Sarah-Louise Slade 12/03/2020 at 9:14 AM

      Hi Smart,
      Thanks for your comment.
      As Medical Transcriptionists tend to work online from home, they are often paid based on production. This makes it difficult to calculate an hourly wage.
      There is some information available for the hourly rate for Medical Transcriptionists. Please visit https://talentmed.edu.au/medical-transcription-salary-australia/ for more information or contact our Course Advisers on 03 9937 1599. Thanks 🙂

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