Medical Transcriptionists
- Health Science
Median Yearly Income
$36,314
Most Common Education Level
Certificate
Projected Job Growth
+0.43%
What do Medical Transcriptionists do?
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.
Career Interests Areas
- Conventional
- Social
- Investigative
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