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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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