Issue
This position statement outlines key areas of proficiency
necessary for a supervisor of medical transcriptionists.
AAMT Position
The medical transcription supervisor should have at least
3 years' experience as a medical language specialist who can
interpret dictation by physicians and other healthcare professionals
in order to assist the medical transcriptionists with editing
and clarification. In addition, the medical transcription
supervisor should possess management and leadership capabilities.
A current designation of Certified Medical Transcriptionist
(CMT) from AAMT is preferred.
Supervisor Defined
Different facilities use different titles, e.g., lead transcriptionist,
transcription coordinator, supervisor, manager, department
head. As used in this paper, the term medical transcription
supervisor applies to that person whose job is one of daily
oversight and direction of the medical transcription practitioners.
Tasks and Knowledge
AAMT identified the following tasks and knowledge as a basis
for employers to recruit qualified supervisors who can direct
and support medical transcriptionists. This list is not intended
as a complete set of specific duties and responsibilities,
nor is it intended to preclude any employer from assigning,
directing, and controlling the work of its supervisors. Moreover,
certain specific supervisor positions may require additional
tasks and knowledge or less than the complete list below.
Nevertheless, AAMT believes the following will apply in most
supervisor contexts.
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