Medical Transcriptionists
Automation risk
Imminent Risk (81-100%): Occupations in this level have an extremely high likelihood of being automated in the near future. These jobs consist primarily of repetitive, predictable tasks with little need for human judgment.
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Growth
The number of 'Medical Transcriptionists' job openings is expected to decline by 6.5% by 2031
Total employment, and estimated job openings
Updated projections are due Sep 2023.
Wages
In 2022, the median annual wage for 'Medical Transcriptionists' was $34,730, or $16.70 per hour
'Medical Transcriptionists' were paid 25.0% lower than the national median wage, which stood at $46,310
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Volume
As of 2022 there were 48,680 people employed as Medical Transcriptionists within the United States.
This represents around 0.03% of the employed workforce across the country.
Put another way, around 1 in 3 thousand people are employed as Medical Transcriptionists.
Job 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.
SOC Code: 31-9094.00
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