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I have been in the customer service & administrative fields professionally for about 9 years. Through that experience I have spent some time in a medical front office as a receptionist as well as in a scheduling office. This practice helped me learn some things about the medical world including the learning of a lot of medical terminology, which is major part of transcription. That position along with my personal interest in writing and my typing capabilities produced an avid interest in medical dictation. I attended Stone Academy Business School and managed in Office Administration in 2001. One of the required courses was Dictation.

I was new to that area, but excelled in it. The material came naturally; but, due to some shifts in my career path, I was unable to explore a position in the medical transcription area until now. There are so many personal and professional advantages to being a medical transcriptionist. For me, these advantages include working a flexible schedule. I can conform to a set schedule, but ideally being able to set my own hours and having the flexibility to balance work and life better is a major bonus. I am an active person, so being able to travel and complete my work from a different location is a great benefit, rather than working in a cubicle for 8 hours on a daily basis. I also like the idea of being able to set my own shift. So whether I work 4 hours on a Friday or 10 hours to compensate on a Monday, knowing that I have the ability to fluctuate my day makes work more enjoyable. Not having to adapt to a business casual dress code, or wear a uniform is also a wonderful feature to working from home.

A career in medical transcription also gives me the freedom to explore the many different areas of the medical field, although my primary interest at this time is Radiology. My ‘ah ha” moment for becoming a medical transcriptionist occurred when we had a Nor’easters this past winter. The travel conditions on the road were extremely poor, and because I had to call out, I lost a day of paid time off and productivity. That was when I decided to explore a career that will give me the flexibility to work from home on a regular basis or when necessary. I knew that a ‘home based business” or sales was not my ideal situation. I thought about my professional background and decided that medical dictation would fit my lifestyle thoroughly. I have the resources, the drive and the motivation to make a career out of medical transcription; and I am ready.

My ultimate career goal is to become a full-time home based medical transcriptionist. Within 5 years I see myself having a vast knowledge of the medical transcription industry. Also, I will continue to learn as there are technical advancements made and more doors continue open in this growing career field. I want to settle in the Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging area or for a larger insurance company such as an Aetna or Blue Cross Blue Shield. While doing this, I would also complete work on a per diem basis for independent practices and clinics if possible. No matter the employer I start my profession with; I plan to fully utilize the training and experience I receive for exceptional things. I am looking forward to it all. WRITTEN BY: Selenia Moore – http://freemedicaltranscriptiontraining.com/