H-1723
Candidate #H-1723
Medical Receptionist & Healthcare Admin · 4 years experience · Best Practice / MedicalDirector, Appointment scheduling, Medicare & private health billing
$1,100per month + GST
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Healthcare role
Hire an offshore Medical Transcriptionist
A Medical Transcriptionist converts dictated clinical notes, consultation records, and diagnostic reports into accurate written documentation, maintaining a clear medical record for every patient encounter.
$1,200per month + GST, all-in
$52–65kAustralian salary range
$54,691est. saving a year (NSW)*
What they do
A medical transcriptionist who handles medical transcription, medical terminology, typing speed (80+ wpm), accuracy, dictation software, document formatting and confidentiality, full time and dedicated to your business.
Why hire offshore
01
High-accuracy transcription at 40–50% of local medical admin cost
02
Fast turnaround on clinical dictation with 99%+ accuracy rates
03
Reduces documentation burden on clinicians significantly
Skills
Medical transcription Medical terminology Typing speed (80+ WPM) Accuracy Dictation software Document formatting Confidentiality
Software they use
DrDragon MedicalMiMicrosoft WordBeBest PracticeDiDictation.ioTrTranscribeMe
Cost comparison
What a medical transcriptionist costs a year
Local figures are salary plus 12% super and NSW payroll tax.
$25k
$50k
$75k
$61k
$69k
$77k
$14k
Local entry$52k salaryLocal typical$59k salaryLocal senior$65k salaryAdept$1,200/mo
Estimated saving
79%
About $54,691 a year against a typical local hire in NSW, before recruitment fees, leave cover, equipment and desk space.
A typical day
What a working day can look like
An example in Sydney time. Your medical transcriptionist follows your priorities and your tools.
8:00am
Appointment book
Confirms the day's appointments and fills cancellations.
9:30am
Patient enquiries
Handles calls and messages, and books follow-ups.
11:00am
Billing
Processes claims and billing in your practice software.
1:30pm
Records and referrals
Updates records and chases referrals and results.
3:00pm
Payments
Follows up outstanding accounts politely and on time.
5:00pm
Hand-over
Leaves the front desk a clear list for tomorrow.
Available talent
Healthcare talent you can interview
Questions
Hiring a medical transcriptionist
Something else on your mind? Our Australian team can talk it through.
What accuracy rate do medical transcriptionists achieve?
99%+ on standard dictation. Complex specialist terminology may require a brief familiarisation period with your clinical vocabulary.
Can they work with Dragon Medical dictation files?
Yes. Dragon Medical One files, audio recordings, and real-time dictation streams are all handled.
How are dictation files securely transferred?
Via encrypted file transfer or secure cloud systems. No patient data is transmitted via unsecured channels.
What document types can they transcribe?
Consultation notes, discharge summaries, specialist letters, radiology and pathology reports, and operative notes.
What turnaround time can I expect?
Standard clinical notes: same business day or within 4 hours for urgent documents, depending on volume.
Where they work
Industries and states
*Estimate compares $14,400 a year with a $58,500 salary plus 12% super and NSW payroll tax (5.45%, payable once wages pass the state threshold).
Ready when you are
Meet your medical transcriptionist this month
Tell us what you need and we'll shortlist candidates for you to interview. $1,200 a month + GST, with no upfront fees.
