Medical Transcriptionists

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.

$37,550

Median Annual Pay

Jobs growth:

-5% projected 2024–2034

Postsecondary nondegree award

Typical Entry-Level Education

What They Do

Medical transcriptionists spend their days listening to voice recordings made by physicians, surgeons, and other healthcare professionals, then converting these audio files into accurate written medical reports. They work with specialized playback equipment and word processing software, carefully typing detailed documentation of patient examinations, diagnostic test results, surgical procedures, emergency room visits, and discharge summaries. As they transcribe, they must interpret medical terminology, translate complex abbreviations and medical jargon into complete, understandable language, and ensure proper formatting according to healthcare documentation standards.

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Medical Transcriptionists

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