I have a degree in medical record administration. This includes training for medical transcription, which I have used to put myself through college. As part of the medical record program, one has to realize that often, transcription work has to be contracted out to private companies and individuals to keep up with the demand.

Outsourcing transcription is a legitimate business practice. Personally, I have been looking into contracting out on my own to supplement my income. However, legitimate programs do not show up mysteriously into your inbox at your email address.

If you wish to become a transcriptionist, you need to take the program at your local community college and become certified. You need to understand and spell medical terminology. You have to be able to use transcribing equipment properly. You have to have accurate keyboarding skills and be able to produce a particular number of words per minute of typing for overall productivity.

Transcription programs will also help you find work upon graduation. The schools usually know of doctors' offices or transcribing businesses that they can hook you up with. You can also look on the online job boards, such as Monster, Career Builders, etc., for jobs in this area. Local hospitals and clinics may also have work in this as well.

Do bear in mind that voice recognition software is starting to reduce the need for actual people doing the transcription.

Good luck.

Yes, medical transcription is perhaps among the most genuine work-at-home jobs. But you should know that it’s not very easy and involves transcribing often complex doctor dictations into ready to use text form. To start working as an MT, it’s best to enroll for medical transcription training that provides you comprehensive knowledge of medical language as well as keyboarding, editing and proof reading skills that are required for the job.