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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How AI Impacts Each Task
15 tasks analyzed
Take dictation using shorthand, a stenotype machine, or headsets and transcribing machines.
Return dictated reports in printed or electronic form for physician's review, signature, and corrections and for inclusion in patients' medical records.
Perform data entry and data retrieval services, providing data for inclusion in medical records and for transmission to physicians.
Review and edit transcribed reports or dictated material for spelling, grammar, clarity, consistency, and proper medical terminology.
Transcribe dictation for a variety of medical reports, such as patient histories, physical examinations, emergency room visits, operations, chart reviews, consultation, or discharge summaries.
| Task | AI Capability | Risk | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Take dictation using shorthand, a stenotype machine, or headsets and transcribing machines. | - | - | - |
| Return dictated reports in printed or electronic form for physician's review, signature, and corrections and for inclusion in patients' medical records. | - | - | - |
| Perform data entry and data retrieval services, providing data for inclusion in medical records and for transmission to physicians. | - | - | - |
| Review and edit transcribed reports or dictated material for spelling, grammar, clarity, consistency, and proper medical terminology. | - | - | - |
| Transcribe dictation for a variety of medical reports, such as patient histories, physical examinations, emergency room visits, operations, chart reviews, consultation, or discharge summaries. | - | - | - |
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Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$37,550
per year
Mean Wage
$39,210
per year
Employment
43K
workers
Wage Range
$26,370 - $53,890
10th - 90th pct
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