Medical Transcriptionist FAQ

Do I need medical transcription experience to work for ExecuScribe?
Yes. We hire only the best! To work as a transcriptionist in our Medical Division, ExecuScribe requires a minimum of two (2) to three (3) years experience transcribing patient records.

Where are your Medical Transcriptionists located?
Our MTs are located throughout the United States. We do not hire applicants outside of the USA.

What specific kind of experience is necessary to be an eligible candidate?
A broad range of clinic experience (working with more than three different specialties) or acute care is necessary. “Experience” with a particular specialty would include areas of medicine that you have transcribed on a regular basis for a significant amount of time.

Are there a minimum number of lines that I must be able to transcribe?
Yes. Full-time MTs must be able to work at least 32 hours per week and transcribe 6000 lines per week or more. Part-time employees work between 20 and 31 hours weekly and transcribe a minimum of 4000 lines per week.

Will I be penalized for documents with "flags" or blanks sent to QA?
No. Our QA staff is here to support and advise our MTs, not to penalize them for asking questions. However, we do expect our MTs to exhaust all of their resources before sending flags to QA.

As a home-based employee, what equipment do I need to supply?

* High Speed Internet connection
* Computer 3 years old or newer with at leat 1 GB of RAM
* Operating System: Windows XP, Vista, or 7
* Headset (USB headset preferred)
* USB foot pedal (Infinity is standard)
* Printer
* Shredder
* Reference materials (i.e. Wordbooks for your specialties, Medical Dictionary, Drug Reference)

What is ExecuScribe’s Quality Assurance (QA) Policy?
At ExecuScribe, providing our clients with accurate transcription is our number one priority. We know that notes transcribed quickly do not help a patient if they are incomplete or incorrect. Therefore, your work will be reviewed on a regular basis by our QA experts. We believe that feedback, both positive and constructive will assist you in becoming a better MT. We do expect all of our transcriptionists to maintain a QA rating of 98% or higher. Our overall goal is to maintain a company average of 98.5% or higher. Scores are computed according to the AHDI formula based on the total error points and total number of words.

How will I be compensated?
ExecuScribe compensation is based on a number of factors at the time of hire, including: test scores, years of experience, CMT status, and difficulty of account hired for. Home-based employees are paid on a production basis. Most account production is based on the standard 65 character line (including spaces). Though ExecuScribe pays its home-based employees on a production basis, we ensure that we meet all federal guidelines with regards to minimum wage and over-time laws.