Duties and responsibilities

* Accurately transcribes the patient-identifying information such as name and Medical Record or Social Security Number.
* Transcribes accurately, utilizing correct punctuation, grammar and spelling, and edits for inconsistencies.
* Maintains/consults references for medical procedures and terminology.
* Keeps a transcription log.
* In some countries, MTs may sort, copy, prepare, assemble, and file records and charts (though in the United States (US) the filing of charts and records are most often assigned to Medical Records Techs in Hospitals or Secretaries in Doctor offices).
* Distributes transcribed reports and collects dictation tapes.
* Follows up on physicians' missing and/or late dictation, returns printed or electronic report in a timely fashion (in US Hospital, MT Supervisor performs).
* Performs quality assurance check.
* May maintain disk and disk backup system (in US Hospital, MT Supervisor performs).
* May order supplies and report equipment operational problems (In US, this task is most often done by Unit Secretaries, Office Secretaries, or Tech Support personnel).
* May collect, tabulate, and generate reports on statistical data, as appropriate (in US, generally performed by MT Supervisor).
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