Career Profile
Medical Transcriptionists
Medical transcriptionists listen to voice recordings that physicians and other healthcare workers make and convert them into written reports.
General Information
Transcribe medical reports recorded by physicians and other healthcare practitioners using various electronic devices, covering office visits, emergency room visits, diagnostic imaging studies, operations, chart reviews, and final summaries. Transcribe dictated reports and translate abbreviations into fully understandable form. Edit as necessary and return reports in either printed or electronic form for review and signature, or correction.
Important Work Activities
- Working with Computers
- Documenting/Recording Information
- Getting Information
- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
- Processing Information
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Medical Transcriptionists
Occupational Outlook
For the Rural Capital Area
Job Opportunities
Over the next five years, an average of 19 openings per year are projected for Medical Transcriptionists.
Employment Change
Employment for Medical Transcriptionists is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 8.6% between 2023 and 2028.
Earnings Potential
An average worker in this occupation is paid $21.75/hour. Entry level workers are paid $12.27, while experienced workers are paid $23.47. The median wage is comparable to average regional wages across occupations.
Local Employment Opportunities
There are 95 Medical Transcriptionists in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 104.
Top Employing Industries, Locally
The top industries employing Medical Transcriptionists are Business Support Services, Offices of Physicians, and General Medical and Surgical Hospitals.
Knowledge Areas
The top most significant knowledge categories for Medical Transcriptionists include English Language, Administrative, and Computers and Electronics.
Educational Attainment Patterns
The most common level of education for Medical Transcriptionists is Some college, no degree. 18% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree.