Is there a specialty area that you are more familiar with and prefer to transcribe reports for?

"I have worked in several different specialty areas and clinics as a transcriptionist. There are several that I find very interesting, but there isn't one that I prefer over another. I think working with a variety of different cases keeps things from becoming monotonous. I am interested to know what areas your facility needs a medical transcriptionist in and if you feel that I would be a good fit for any of them."

While not every job will allow you to choose the type of reports you prepare, some larger medical facilities/organizations have medical transcriptionists that work within each specialty area. If you are familiar with a certain area of medicine, being able to understand what you are typing often makes for more accurate reports, as a transcriptionist can pick up any errors or the need to modify the structure of a sentence. If you have a preference, share it with the interviewer. Remember, though, to mention that you are willing to work where you are needed.

"I think my all-time favorite area of medicine is cardiology. There is something about the heart and how it functions that has always been interesting to me. If I had a choice of specialty, that would certainly be it. However, I love what I do and I am excited about the possibility of becoming a part of your team. Having said that, I would accept an offer of employment, regardless of the area of specialty."