Equipment to Start a Medical Transcription Business

Here is another question and answer to getting started as a medical transcriptionist. 

What Equipment Do I Need to Start a Medical Transcription Business?

If you're catering to local doctor's offices or smaller accounts chances are your doctor will still dictate on a hand held recorder onto a mini cassette.

In this case you'll need a mini cassette transcriber which includes a foot pedal and headphones. The foot pedal lets you rewind, fast forward and play the dictation.

You can pick one of these up brand new at your local office store for about $150 or second hand for as little as $40, check on eBay or local newspaper ads.

If you're doctor is a little more technologically advanced and dictates over voice files on the internet you'll simply need an audio player transcription software. You can download a free one here.

In this case you'll still need a foot pedal and headphones which you can pick up locally or order online. The audio file is played through your Express Scribe software and the functions are controlled through your foot pedal.

Other than your basic transcription equipment you'll need a high speed internet access for easily sending files, a fax machine is a great help and some basic office stationary.

You may also need a good printer if you're printing and mailing or delivering paper reports. And don't forget a comfy office chair since you'll spend a lot of your time typing.

What Should You Do Next?

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