Q: Do I need to get certified as a Medical Transcriptionist?

A: Medical transcriptionists do not need to actually get certified in this field, plus to do so you have to have at least 2 years of experience.  Some people prefer to obtain certification because it adds the credentials behind their name, but most all clinics and docs I know do not require it - they only want to know you went through an actual medical transcription course and you have the ability to do the work.

Having said that I would like to add that I am all in favor of people taking this career as far as they want to go.  If you feel you would like to become certified, you should go to the Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity (AHDI) to find out how to obtain certification.