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Medical Transcriptionist FAQs

How will I be compensated?

Medical Transcriptionists are paid for their production. Typically, MedQuist pays by the line. A line consists of 65 characters, including word expansions.

How often will I get paid?

MedQuist pays on the 10th and the 25th of each month, and offers direct deposit for your convenience.

Does MedQuist deduct pay for errors?

No. While we adhere to the highest quality standards in the business for our clients and our Medical Transcriptionists, our goal is for you to be the best you can be, not to penalize you. We appreciate that you need a predictable paycheck, and we keep it simple. Our QA staff provides plenty of feedback, allowing our Medical Transcriptionists to learn from their mistakes and become more accurate and more productive.

What equipment is necessary and where will I obtain it? What software do I need?

As a technology-centric business, MedQuist offers each transcription employee the option of using their own computer (providing it meets minimum specifications), or using company-supplied equipment for successful transcription.

What happens if I have technical problems?

MedQuist's systems are designed to provide you with a stable, reliable environment so you can be as productive as possible. However, if you experience technical difficulties with MedQuist-owned equipment, the Company provides trained technical support to make sure you are back up and running as quickly as possible.

What experience is required?

We require one (1) year of recent full-time experience transcribing acute-care hospital medical records reports, multispecialty clinic reports, or radiology reports. In certain instances, we will accept candidates with less than one year experience upon certification of completion of a medical transcription study course.

Medical Transcription Training

Need quality medical transcription training? Choose Career Step's online medical transcription training.

As a Medical Transcriptionist at MedQuist, how flexible can I be with scheduling my work time?

Production personnel will work closely with you to design a work schedule that is mutually beneficial to you and our customers. While every effort is made to fulfill your schedule preference, some modifications may be required based upon our customers’ requirements.

How do I get started?

Training is home-based. MedQuist will ship your equipment prior to your start date. Once your equipment is set up, our trainers will work with you to get you started on your accounts. They will provide you with constructive feedback to make sure you are comfortable with the accounts.