How to Answer: Is there a specialty area that you are more familiar with and prefer to transcribe reports for?
Advice and answer examples written specifically for a Medical Transcriptionist job interview.
14. Is there a specialty area that you are more familiar with and prefer to transcribe reports for?
How to Answer
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.
Written by Rachelle Enns on January 22nd, 2019
Entry Level
"I am a new medical transcriptionist and haven't had a chance to find a specialty that really speaks to me as a favorite. Knowing what I do, so far, I really like general medicine. So, doing medical transcriptionist for a family practice clinic would probably be something I would enjoy. I look forward to learning and growing in this field and being an asset wherever I am needed."
Written by Darby Faubion on January 22nd, 2019
Answer Example
"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."
Written by Rachelle Enns on January 22nd, 2019
Experienced
"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."
Written by Darby Faubion on January 22nd, 2019