Many medical transcriptionists want a sample medical transcription resume tofollow in order to know what should be included in a resume. For those who areestablished in the medical transcription profession and have credibility withinthe medical field, here are some points to consider, followed by a samplemedical transcription resume that outlines the salient information that shouldbe included.

1) Be as succinct as possible in your medical transcription resume, andhighlight what skill sets you bring to the table.

2) Limit your resume to one page. People are busy these days and often areoverwhelmed due to information overload.

3) Key in on the specific skill sets being sought for this particularmedical transcription position.

4) Include other vital information, such as volunteer work orsupervisory/managerial positions that you’ve held while working as a medicaltranscriptionist.

5) Tailor your medical transcription resume to each specific job for whichyou are applying.

Here is a sample medical transcription resume that this author has used toland her last couple of outside medical transcription contractor jobs fororthopedic surgeons in the workers’ compensation arena. It demonstrates how toput all five points into action. (Please note that headings should be centeredand bolded.)

PERSONAL CONTACT INFORMATION

(insert your personal contact info here, including your e-mail address)

ADMINISTRATIVE QUALIFICATIONS

Typing speed of 120-130 w.p.m. with 95% accuracy; good command of theEnglish language; strong editing, grammar, and punctuation skills; ability toedit “on the fly” when taking histories and when transcribing medical reports,making paragraphs flow smoothly; and strong computer (hardware and software)skills, saving the company down time and money.

INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIP SKILLS

Ability to put people at ease and to establish immediate rapport; ability tocontrol the history interview process, keeping the patient on track; andgetting salient information in a timely manner, all in a congenial andempathetic way. Cooperates and works well with co-workers, willingly shares newtechnical and medical information. Professional, dedicated, and committed tothe success of the company through collaborative efforts with others.

WORKERS’ COMPENSATION-SPECIFIC SKILLS

Good command/understanding of workers’ compensation field, thus enabling meto ask the pertinent questions that will enable the doctor to intelligentlyaddress important workers’ compensation issues (e.g., permanent disability,apportionment, and causation); over five years of experience taking patienthistories (ranging from basic to complicated) on a daily basis, specializing inthe field of orthopedics; and over 14 years of experience as a medicaltranscriptionist, historian, and medical records reviewer.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Company Name, Address, City State, Zip, Phone Number Employed From: June19xx to 20xx Supervisor: Jane Doe

Company Name, Address, City State, Zip, Phone Number Employed From: June19xx to 20xx Supervisor: Jane Doe

Depending on how much information and work experience you have, there may beroom at the bottom of the page. If so, include this section:

QUALITIES AND CHARACTER TRAITS

Innovative, creative, proactive, energetic visionary, resourcefulself-starter; practical, self-reliant, motivated problem-solver; versatile,talented trainer/teacher; organized, personable, and reliable support personwith a winning attitude who takes great pride in meeting and exceeding her owndefinition and standard of excellence.

One last point: The very last sentence of the resume is a powerful thing