Career Overview

Medical transcription is a great industry in which you can earn a great income working as home-based medical transcriptionist. Medical transcription employment works well for a wide variety of people; those with young children to those who are looking to supplement a retirement income. Full-time, part-time, and independent contractor positions are available in this industry.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that employment in medical transcription will grow faster than the average in comparison to most occupations. The Medical Transcription Industry Association (MTIA) and the Department of Labor, in collaborative efforts, have made medical transcription an apprenticeable occupation.

For more information regarding the medical transcription industry and opportunities, you may find the following websites helpful.

www.mtia.com (Medical Transcription Industry Alliance)

www.ahdionline.org (The Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity)

www.ahima.org (American Health Information Management Association)