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Medical Transcriptionists
Description
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.
Common Tasks
- Transcribe dictation for a variety of medical reports, such as patient histories, physical examinations, emergency room visits, operations, chart reviews, consultation, or discharge summaries.
- Receive and screen telephone calls and visitors.
- Decide which information should be included or excluded in reports.
- Receive patients, schedule appointments, and maintain patient records.
- Review and edit transcribed reports or dictated material for spelling, grammar, clarity, consistency, and proper medical terminology.
Required Education
Postsecondary non-degree award
Wages
In 2016 the mean hourly wage in the Greater Sacramento area was $21.86 . The hourly rate for this occupation typically paid between $12.59 and $30.24 .
In 2016 the mean annual salary in the Greater Sacramento area was $45,480.26 . The annual salary for this occupation typically paid between $26,186.84 and $62,876.97 .
Occupation Outlook
This occupation employed 460 people in the Greater Sacramento area during 2014.
By 2024, there is expected to be an increase of 4.3% in the number of jobs in the Greater Sacramento area for this occupation, bringing to total number to 480.
By 2024, in the Greater Sacramento area, the median hourly rate for this occupation is expected to be $21.00 with the median annual salary reaching $45,450.
