Medical Transcription Philippines

Transcriptionist Qualifications (Monthly Salary P10,000-12,000)
Educational Attainment: college degree
Additional Training: MT course, 3-6 mos.
Work Experience: n/a
Skills/Competencies: computer literate, proficiency in writing & listening, familiarity with medical terminologies
Certifications:n/a
Others: willing to work in shifts

Editor Qualifications (Monthly Salary P15,000-20,000)
Educational Attainment: college degree (with preference for allied health degrees)
Additional Training: Editor course (usually in-house)
Work Experience: typically 2-3 years as MT
Skills/Competencies: supervisory/coaching/leadership skills
Certifications: n/a
Others: willing to work in shifts

Facilitator Qualifications (Monthly Salary P10,000-15,000)
Educational Attainment: college degree
Additional Training: MT course
Work Experience: typically 1-2 years as MT
Skills/Competencies: coaching/leadership/communication skills
Certifications: n/a

Lecturer Qualifications (P150-450/hour)
Educational Attainment: college degree (medical degree required for medical subjects)
Additional Training: MT and Editor
Work Experience: n/a
Skills/Competencies: communication skills
Certifications: n/a

- reprinted from Medical Transcription Segment Workforce Development Strategy of Commission of Information and Communications Technology