Last week, our community dove into several key topics that reflect both the evolving nature of our work and the tools we use. Members discussed the growing demand for remote transcriptionist positions, sharing tips for securing these roles. There was also a lively exchange on continuing education standards for medical transcriptionists. Finally, technical discussions around automated speech recognition (ASR) showcased the challenges and small improvements in this technology.
This Week’s Hot Topics
Weekly Medical Transcription Jobs: Remote transcriptionist roles are booming
The demand for remote transcriptionists is rising, and members are sharing insights on what companies are hiring and how to stand out in applications.
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What’s a good CE benchmark for MTs
This thread explores what continuing education benchmarks are beneficial for career growth and maintaining industry standards.
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The day ileocecal valve became brunch
A humorous thread where a transcription error led to a memorable dictation, sparking discussions on funny and common mistakes.
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Fast drug lookup you trust
Members are swapping recommendations for reliable drug lookup tools that save time and ensure accuracy in transcriptions.
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When ‘scratch that’ becomes the whole dictation
A relatable discussion on how to handle dictations where corrections become more frequent than the original content.
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ASR keeps dropping ‘no’ in quiet dictations
Explore the challenges of ASR technology where quiet dictations lead to missing words, and what can be done about it.
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Small but measurable ASR bump
A discussion on the latest improvements in ASR technology that, although minor, are making a difference in transcription accuracy.
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AI scribe pilot, noisier dictations
Members are sharing experiences with AI scribe pilots, focusing on how they handle background noise and dictation clarity.
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First week with a foot pedal and expanders
New users are discussing their experiences and tips on integrating foot pedals and text expanders into their workflow.
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Text expanders: faster TAT or more QA fixes
A debate on whether text expanders truly improve turnaround time or simply lead to more quality assurance reviews.
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Wishing you a productive week ahead. Keep the conversations going, and don’t hesitate to jump into any of the topics that catch your interest.