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Medical Transcription:  


Medical Language Specialist (MLS) Training Program:

Skills Required For a Quality MLS:

 

Medical transcription basically means making a written copy of the oral or dictated medical records electronically. The doctor or the healthcare provider dictates the medical record, which includes the details of the patient’s visit, examination, procedures done during the visit, laboratory results, diagnosis, prescription, and treatment plans.

The Medical Language Specialist (MLS) should be making a good and accurate written copy of the doctor’s dictation, which should be returned back to the healthcare provider promptly in the stipulated
Turnaround time (TAT).
 

To be an effective and quality Medical Language Specialist (MLS)
one should have the following skills:
  • Extensive knowledge and understanding of the medical terminology
  • Good Listening and Comprehensive skills of American English
  • A typing speed of approximately 45 words per minute
  • Excellent grammatical knowledge
A Medical Language Specialist (MLS) should also possess
qualities like:
  • Commitment
  • Punctuality
  • Flexibility to work at different time shifts (day and night)
  • Minimal absenteeism
  • Hardworking nature
  • Goal-orientation
  • Team Spirit
   
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