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.
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About the Job
| Primary Industry | Health Science |
| Indiana Average Salary | $36,920.00 |
| Average Time to Fill | 38 days |
| Typical Education | Post-secondary certificate or some college courses |
| Typical Experience | Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years |
| Current Openings | |
| 2 Year Projected Openings (2022-2024) | 273 |
| 2 Year Expected Percentage Change (2022-2024) | -0.50 % |
| 10 Year Projected Openings (2021-2031) | 1,155 |
| 10 Year Expected Percentage Change (2021-2031) | -13.43 % |
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Skills Profile
Essential (Soft) Skills
Essential Skills to Employers
Written Communication
Attention to Detail
Information Gathering
Following Directions
Integrity
Organization
Work Ethic
Critical Thinking
Professionalism
Attention to Detail
Information Gathering
Following Directions
Integrity
Organization
Work Ethic
Critical Thinking
Professionalism
Top Job Duties and Responsibilities
Performing Administrative Activities
Process medical records
Dictate correspondence to be recorded
Take messages, notes, shorthand, and dictation
Transcribe spoken or written information
Perform administrative or clerical duties such as typing, accepting orders, or sorting mail
Retrieve files or charts
Perform clerical work in medical settings
Dictate correspondence to be recorded
Take messages, notes, shorthand, and dictation
Transcribe spoken or written information
Perform administrative or clerical duties such as typing, accepting orders, or sorting mail
Retrieve files or charts
Perform clerical work in medical settings
Documenting/Recording Information
Maintain dental or medical records
Record vital statistics or other health information
Record medical history
Process medical billing information
Record vital statistics or other health information
Record medical history
Process medical billing information
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| Skill or Certification | Certi - fication | Certification | Hard to Fill | Expensive to Fill |
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| Certified Medical Technologist | ||||
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| Document Retrieval | ||||
| Medical Terminology |
