[Core] [51% incumbents] Produce medical reports, correspondence, records, patient-care information, statistics, medical research, and administrative material.
  DWAs: Prepare medical reports or documents.

[Core] [51% incumbents] Perform data entry and data retrieval services, providing data for inclusion in medical records and for transmission to physicians.
  DWAs: Record vital statistics or other health information. | Perform clerical work in medical settings.

[Core] [51% incumbents] Perform a variety of clerical and office tasks, such as handling incoming and outgoing mail, completing and submitting insurance claims, typing, filing, or operating office machines.
  DWAs: Perform clerical work in medical settings. | Process medical billing information.

[Core] [51% incumbents] Receive and screen telephone calls and visitors.
  DWAs: Perform clerical work in medical settings.

[Core] [50% incumbents] Return dictated reports in printed or electronic form for physician's review, signature, and corrections and for inclusion in patients' medical records.
  DWAs: Prepare medical reports or documents.

[Core] [50% incumbents] Identify mistakes in reports and check with doctors to obtain the correct information.
  DWAs: Prepare medical reports or documents.

[Core] [50% incumbents] Review and edit transcribed reports or dictated material for spelling, grammar, clarity, consistency, and proper medical terminology.
  DWAs: Prepare medical reports or documents.

[Core] [50% incumbents] Transcribe dictation for a variety of medical reports, such as patient histories, physical examinations, emergency room visits, operations, chart reviews, consultation, or discharge summaries.
  DWAs: Prepare medical reports or documents.

[Core] [50% incumbents] Distinguish between homonyms and recognize inconsistencies and mistakes in medical terms, referring to dictionaries, drug references, and other sources on anatomy, physiology, and medicine.
  DWAs: Prepare medical reports or documents.

[Core] [50% incumbents] Set up and maintain medical files and databases, including records such as x-ray, lab, and procedure reports, medical histories, diagnostic workups, admission and discharge summaries, and clinical resumes.
  DWAs: Maintain medical records.

[Core] [50% incumbents] Take dictation using shorthand, a stenotype machine, or headsets and transcribing machines.
  DWAs: Perform clerical work in medical settings.

[Supplemental] [50% incumbents] Receive patients, schedule appointments, and maintain patient records.
  DWAs: Schedule patient procedures or appointments. | Maintain medical records.

[Supplemental] [50% incumbents] Answer inquiries concerning the progress of medical cases, within the limits of confidentiality laws.
  DWAs: Communicate detailed medical information to patients or family members. | Respond to customer inquiries.

[Core] [49% incumbents] Translate medical jargon and abbreviations into their expanded forms to ensure the accuracy of patient and health care facility records.
  DWAs: Prepare medical reports or documents.

[Core] [49% incumbents] Decide which information should be included or excluded in reports.
  DWAs: Prepare medical reports or documents.

--- SKILLS ---
  Active Listening (imp:4.12 lvl:4.12) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Reading Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Writing (imp:3.88 lvl:3.62) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Monitoring (imp:3.12 lvl:2.88) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Speaking (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Active Learning (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Learning Strategies (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Mathematics (imp:1.75 lvl:1.00) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Science (imp:1.50 lvl:0.62) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  English Language (imp:4.54 lvl:4.53) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Administrative (imp:4.25 lvl:5.25) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Computers and Electronics (imp:3.84 lvl:4.03) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:3.02 lvl:2.56) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:2.70 lvl:2.64) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Telecommunications (imp:2.11 lvl:1.16) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Administration and Management (imp:2.06 lvl:1.99) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Mathematics (imp:1.81 lvl:1.52) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Biology (imp:1.79 lvl:1.01) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Education and Training (imp:1.73 lvl:1.19) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Production and Processing (imp:1.64 lvl:1.18) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Psychology (imp:1.62 lvl:1.29) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.54 lvl:0.76) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Communications and Media (imp:1.52 lvl:0.84) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:1.49 lvl:1.15) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Law and Government (imp:1.34 lvl:0.99) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Mechanical (imp:1.32) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:1.29 lvl:0.46) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Public Safety and Security (imp:1.28) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Economics and Accounting (imp:1.21) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Foreign Language (imp:1.12) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Engineering and Technology (imp:1.11) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Physics (imp:1.11) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Geography (imp:1.11) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.11) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Chemistry (imp:1.09) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  History and Archeology (imp:1.01) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Transportation (imp:1.01) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Sales and Marketing (imp:1.00) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Food Production (imp:1.00) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Design (imp:1.00) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Building and Construction (imp:1.00) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Fine Arts (imp:1.00) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform

--- ABILITIES ---
  Oral Comprehension (imp:4.25 lvl:4.88) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Written Comprehension (imp:4.12 lvl:4.12) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Speech Recognition (imp:4.00 lvl:4.25) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Written Expression (imp:3.88 lvl:4.12) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Near Vision (imp:3.88 lvl:3.88) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Oral Expression (imp:3.75 lvl:4.00) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Information Ordering (imp:3.25 lvl:3.00) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Selective Attention (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Perceptual Speed (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Finger Dexterity (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Manual Dexterity (imp:2.62 lvl:2.25) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Far Vision (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Memorization (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Time Sharing (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Control Precision (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Number Facility (imp:2.00 lvl:1.62) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:1.88 lvl:1.75) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Originality (imp:1.88 lvl:1.50) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:1.88 lvl:1.50) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:1.88 lvl:1.50) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Visualization (imp:1.75 lvl:1.12) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:1.75 lvl:1.12) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Trunk Strength (imp:1.50 lvl:1.00) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Dynamic Strength (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Stamina (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Spatial Orientation (imp:1.00) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Response Orientation (imp:1.00) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Rate Control (imp:1.00) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Reaction Time (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Static Strength (imp:1.00) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.00) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Extent Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo
  Night Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Peripheral Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Depth Perception (imp:1.00) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Sound Localization (imp:1.00) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Working with Computers (imp:4.84 lvl:3.13) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:4.49 lvl:4.21) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Getting Information (imp:4.41 lvl:3.83) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:4.30 lvl:3.92) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Processing Information (imp:4.20 lvl:4.03) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:4.00 lvl:4.26) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:3.92 lvl:4.50) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:3.82 lvl:3.85) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:3.76 lvl:3.98) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:3.65 lvl:4.40) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:3.61 lvl:3.58) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:3.52 lvl:3.36) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:3.38 lvl:3.21) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:3.31 lvl:2.71) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:3.30 lvl:2.71) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:3.21 lvl:2.27) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:3.19 lvl:2.37) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:2.62 lvl:2.12) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:2.54) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:2.44 lvl:1.45) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:2.33 lvl:2.13) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:2.32 lvl:1.16) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:2.27 lvl:1.84) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:2.24 lvl:2.37) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:2.19 lvl:1.45) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:2.14 lvl:1.41) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:2.07 lvl:1.23) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:2.07 lvl:1.25) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:2.04 lvl:1.09) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:2.04 lvl:1.62) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:2.00 lvl:1.53) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:1.92 lvl:1.78) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:1.87) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:1.86 lvl:1.01) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Thinking Creatively (imp:1.63) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:1.41) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:1.33) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:1.32) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:1.24) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:1.20) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:1.11) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:4.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Attention to Detail (imp:3.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Attention to Detail (imp:3.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Dependability (imp:2.65) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Cautiousness (imp:2.24) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Integrity (imp:2.17) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Integrity (imp:2.00) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Achievement Orientation (imp:1.20) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Perseverance (imp:1.15) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Stress Tolerance (imp:1.04) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Cautiousness (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Cooperation (imp:0.85) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:0.76) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Humility (imp:0.72) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Self-Control (imp:0.70) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Adaptability (imp:0.59) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence (imp:0.43) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Initiative (imp:0.33) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Sincerity (imp:0.33) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy (imp:0.10) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:0.08) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Optimism (imp:0.06) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy () — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Cooperation () — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation () — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Stress Tolerance () — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control () — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Social Orientation (imp:-0.14) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Innovation (imp:-0.47) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Leadership Orientation (imp:-0.71) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:3.00 lvl:2.62) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Time Management (imp:3.00 lvl:2.75) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:2.62 lvl:2.50) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Coordination (imp:2.50 lvl:2.12) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Instructing (imp:2.12 lvl:1.62) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Service Orientation (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Persuasion (imp:1.88 lvl:1.38) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Negotiation (imp:1.88 lvl:1.25) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Systems Analysis (imp:1.88 lvl:1.38) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Systems Evaluation (imp:1.88 lvl:1.38) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:1.75 lvl:1.12) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Operations Analysis (imp:1.62 lvl:0.88) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:1.62 lvl:1.12) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Operations Monitoring (imp:1.50 lvl:0.75) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Programming (imp:1.38 lvl:0.50) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Technology Design (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Operation and Control (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Management of Material Resources (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Equipment Selection (imp:1.00) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:1.00) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Troubleshooting (imp:1.00) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Repairing (imp:1.00) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:1.00) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 41,550
  annual_median    : $40,410
  annual_pct10     : $28,250
  annual_pct25     : $34,150
  annual_pct75     : $48,000
  annual_pct90     : $55,950
  annual_mean      : $41,710
  hourly_median    : $19.43

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : Minnesota ($50,030)
  lowest_state     : Oklahoma ($27,740)
  dispersion_ratio : 1.804x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (51 total) ---
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:   25,670  median: $  44,850
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:   12,570  median: $  33,280
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:    2,320  median: $  46,160
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:      550  median: $  49,830
  Educational Services                     emp:      230  median: $  46,100
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:      130  median: $  47,880
  Finance and Insurance                    emp:       40  median: $  44,520

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (7 total) ---
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:   25,670  median: $  44,850
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:   12,570  median: $  33,280
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:    2,320  median: $  46,160
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:      550  median: $  49,830
  Educational Services                     emp:      230  median: $  46,100
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:      130  median: $  47,880
  Finance and Insurance                    emp:       40  median: $  44,520

exact_match_status : found
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wikipedia_url      : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medical_transcription
license            : CC BY-SA 4.0
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--- WIKIPEDIA FULL TEXT ---
Medical transcription, also known as MT, is an allied health profession dealing with the process of transcribing voice-recorded medical reports that are dictated by physicians, nurses and other healthcare practitioners. Medical reports can be voice files, notes taken during a lecture, or other spoken material. These are dictated over the phone or uploaded digitally via the Internet or through smart phone apps.


== History ==
Medical transcription as it is currently known has existed since the beginning of the 20th century when standardization of medical records and data became critical to research. At that time, medical stenographers recorded medical information, taking doctors' dictation in shorthand. With the creation of audio recording devices, it became possible for physicians and their transcribers to work asynchronously.
Over the years, transcription equipment has changed from manual typewriters, to electric typewriters, to word processors, and finally, to computers. Storage methods have also changed: from plastic disks and magnetic belts to cassettes, endless loops, and digital recordings. Today, speech recognition (SR), also known as continuous speech recognition (CSR), is increasingly used, with medical transcriptions and, in some cases, "editors" providing supplemental editorial services. Natural-language processing takes "automatic" transcription a step further, providing an interpretive function that speech recognition alone does not provide.
In the past, these medical reports consisted of very abbreviated handwritten notes that were added in the patient's file for interpretation by the primary physician responsible for the treatment. Ultimately, these handwritten notes and typed reports were consolidated into a single patient file and physically stored along with thousands of other patient records in the medical records department. Whenever the need arose to review the records of a specific patient, the patient's file would be retrieved from the filing cabinet and delivered to the requesting physician. To enhance this manual process, many medical record documents were produced in duplicate or triplicate by means of carbon copy.
In recent years, medical records have changed considerably. Although many physicians and hospitals still maintain paper records, the majority are stored as electronic records. This digital format allows for immediate remote access by any physician who is authorized to review the patient information. Reports are stored electronically and printed selectively as the need arises. Many healthcare providers today work using handheld PCs or personal data assistants (PDAs) and are now utilizing software on them to record dictation.


== Overview ==

Medical transcription is part of the healthcare industry that renders and edits doctor dictated reports, procedures, and notes in an electronic format in order to create files representing the treatment history of patients. Health practitioners dictate what they have done after performing procedures on patients, and MTs transcribe the oral dictation, edit reports that have gone through speech recognition software, or both.
Pertinent, up-to-date and confidential patient information is converted to a written text document by a medical transcriptionist (MT). This text may be printed and placed in the patient's record, retained only in its electronic format, or placed in the patient's record and also retained in its electronic format. Medical transcription can be performed by MTs who are employees in a hospital or who work at home as telecommuting employees for the hospital; by MTs working as telecommuting employees or independent contractors for an outsourced service that performs the work offsite under contract to a hospital, clinic, physician group or other healthcare provider; or by MTs working directly for the providers of service (doctors or their group practices) either onsite or telecommuting as employees or contractors. Hospital facilities often prefer electronic storage of medical records due to the sheer volume of hospital patients and the accompanying paperwork. The electronic storage in their database gives immediate access to subsequent departments or providers regarding the patient's care to date, notation of previous or present medications, notification of allergies, and establishes a history on the patient to facilitate healthcare delivery regardless of geographical distance or location.
The term transcript, or "report" is used to refer to a healthcare professional's specific encounter with a patient. This report is also referred to by many as a "medical record". Each specific transcribed record or report, with its own specific date of service, is then merged and becomes part of the larger patient record commonly known as the patient's medical history. This record is often called the patient's "chart" in a hospital setting.
Medical transcription encompasses the medical transcriptionist, performing document typing and formatting functions according to an established criterion or format, transcribing the spoken word of the patient's care information into a written, easily readable form. A proper transcription requires correct spelling of all terms and words, and correcting medical terminology or dictation errors. Medical transcriptionists also edit the transcribed documents, print or return the completed documents in a timely fashion. All transcription reports must comply with medico-legal concerns, policies and procedures, and laws under patient confidentiality.
In transcribing directly for a doctor or a group of physicians, there are specific formats and report types used, dependent on that doctor's speciality of practice, although history and physical exams or consults are mainly utilized. In most of the off-hospital sites, independent medical practices perform consultations as a second opinion, pre-surgical exams, and as IMEs (Independent Medical Examinations) for liability insurance or disability claims. Some private practice family doctors choose not to utilize a medical transcriptionist, preferring to keep their patient's records in a handwritten format, although this is not true of all family practitioners.
Currently, a growing number of medical providers send their dictation by digital voice files, utilizing a method of transcription called speech or voice recognition. Speech recognition is still a nascent technology that loses much in translation. For dictators to utilize the software, they must first train the program to recognize their spoken words. Dictation is read into the database and the program continuously "learns" the spoken words and phrases.
Poor speech habits and other problems such as heavy accents and mumbling complicate the process for both the MT and the recognition software. An MT can "flag" such a report as unintelligible, but the recognition software will transcribe the unintelligible word(s) from the existing database of "learned" language. The result is often a "word salad" or missing text. Thresholds can be set to reject a bad report and return it for standard dictation, but these settings are arbitrary. Below a set percentage rate, the word salad passes for actual dictation. The MT simultaneously listens, reads, and "edits" the correct version. Every word must be confirmed in this process. The downside of the technology is when the time spent in this process cancels out the benefits. The quality of recognition can range from excellent to poor, with whole words and sentences missing from the report. Not infrequently, negative contractions and the word "not" is dropped altogether. These flaws trigger concerns that the present technology could have adverse effects on patient care. Control over quality can also be reduced when providers choose a server-based program from a vendor Application Service Provider (ASP).
Downward adjustments in MT pay rates for voice recognition are controversial. Understandably, a client will seek optimum

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ROLE SUMMARY:
Medical Transcriptionists convert voice-recorded medical reports from physicians and healthcare practitioners into accurate written documents. They use specialized software to transcribe, edit, and format medical reports covering patient visits, procedures, diagnostic studies, and treatment summaries. These professionals serve as crucial documentation specialists in healthcare settings, ensuring medical records are complete, accurate, and compliant with industry standards.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
A Medical Transcriptionist begins their day reviewing dictated audio files from physicians covering patient histories, physical examinations, and emergency room visits. They transcribe these recordings using specialized medical transcription software, carefully distinguishing between medical homonyms and verifying unclear terminology against medical dictionaries and drug references. Throughout the day, they edit transcribed reports for spelling, grammar, clarity, and proper medical terminology while maintaining strict attention to detail. They communicate with healthcare providers to clarify unclear dictation and correct inconsistencies in medical terms. The workday also includes data entry tasks, maintaining medical databases, and ensuring all reports are returned in proper electronic or printed format for physician review and signature.

WHO THRIVES:
Individuals who excel as Medical Transcriptionists possess exceptional listening skills and can accurately interpret spoken medical terminology, even when dealing with accented speech or unclear audio quality. They demonstrate strong written communication abilities and maintain meticulous attention to detail when reviewing complex medical documentation for accuracy and compliance. These professionals thrive on routine, structured work environments and can focus for extended periods while working independently with minimal supervision. Successful Medical Transcriptionists exhibit high levels of dependability and conscientiousness, understanding that accuracy in medical documentation directly impacts patient care and legal compliance.

CAREER ENTRY:
Entry into medical transcription typically requires completion of a post-secondary certificate program focused on medical terminology, anatomy, and transcription techniques, which 38.9% of practitioners hold. Many professionals also enter with some college coursework (33.6%) or begin with a high school diploma and receive on-the-job training. Specialized training in medical transcription software, healthcare documentation standards, and medical coding systems is essential for competency in this field.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Medical Transcriptionists can advance to supervisory roles overseeing transcription teams or transition into related healthcare documentation specialties such as Medical Records Specialists or Health Information Technologists. Some professionals specialize in particular medical fields like radiology or pathology transcription, while others move into quality assurance roles or medical coding positions. The role can serve as a stepping stone to broader healthcare administration careers or specialized roles in electronic health records management.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
Medical Transcriptionists earn a median annual wage of $40,410 according to BLS OEWS May 2025 data, with entry-level positions starting around $28,250 and experienced professionals earning up to $55,950. The field employs 41,550 workers nationally, with significant geographic wage variation ranging from $27,740 in Oklahoma to $50,030 in Minnesota, representing an 1.80x difference across states. Health Care and Social Assistance sectors employ the largest share (25,670 workers), followed by Administrative and Support Services (12,570 workers). The profession faces pressure from speech recognition technology and electronic health records systems, though demand persists in specialized medical settings requiring human expertise for complex medical terminology and quality assurance.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
Medical transcription faces moderate automation pressure from advanced speech recognition software and AI-powered transcription tools that can handle routine dictation tasks. However, the profession's emphasis on medical terminology accuracy, quality review, and complex editing tasks provides some protection against full automation, particularly in specialized medical fields requiring human judgment for context and meaning interpretation.

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