- Description
- Work Activities
- Abilities
- Interests
- Knowledge
- Wages
- Skills
- Work Values
- Work Styles
- Related Degrees
- Work Context
- Task Ratings
- Education
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.
Medical Transcriptionists spend a lot of their time Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge. They are naturally good at Oral Comprehension, Written Expression, Speech Recognition, and Oral Expression. Medical Transcriptionists are typically characterized as being Conventional and Realistic. They are usually very knowledgable about Clerical, English Language, and Computers and Electronics and are skilled at Reading Comprehension and Active Listening.
Work Activities
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Documenting/Recording Information
Getting Information
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Processing Information
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Interacting With Computers
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Analyzing Data or Information
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Training and Teaching Others
Performing Administrative Activities
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Handling and Moving Objects
Coaching and Developing Others
Scheduling Work and Activities
Developing and Building Teams
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Assisting and Caring for Others
Thinking Creatively
Performing General Physical Activities
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Controlling Machines and Processes
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Abilities
Oral Comprehension
Written Expression
Speech Recognition
Oral Expression
Written Comprehension
Near Vision
Deductive Reasoning
Inductive Reasoning
Selective Attention
Finger Dexterity
Perceptual Speed
Category Flexibility
Flexibility of Closure
Information Ordering
Problem Sensitivity
Speech Clarity
Far Vision
Manual Dexterity
Control Precision
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Auditory Attention
Memorization
Fluency of Ideas
Originality
Speed of Closure
Time Sharing
Hearing Sensitivity
Mathematical Reasoning
Visual Color Discrimination
Rate Control
Wrist-Finger Speed
Reaction Time
Number Facility
Visualization
Interests
Conventional
Realistic
Investigative
Enterprising
Artistic
Social
Knowledge
Clerical
English Language
Computers and Electronics
Administration and Management
Medicine and Dentistry
Customer and Personal Service
Education and Training
Personnel and Human Resources
Law and Government
Telecommunications
Therapy and Counseling
Public Safety and Security
Communications and Media
Mathematics
Wages
Alaska
$43,920
California
$42,750
District of Columbia
$42,690
Massachusetts
$39,580
New Jersey
$39,120
Connecticut
$38,640
Rhode Island
$37,810
Nevada
$37,740
Delaware
$36,820
Oregon
$36,530
Washington
$36,430
Arizona
$36,200
New Hampshire
$35,620
Hawaii
$35,520
Minnesota
$35,510
Maryland
$35,490
Colorado
$34,610
Wisconsin
$34,070
Illinois
$33,730
Vermont
$33,580
New York
$33,220
Pennsylvania
$32,730
Michigan
$32,710
Utah
$32,610
Texas
$32,600
Maine
$32,570
Virginia
$32,360
Tennessee
$32,020
Ohio
$32,010
North Carolina
$31,850
Georgia
$31,770
Montana
$31,580
New Mexico
$31,560
Missouri
$31,540
Idaho
$31,120
South Carolina
$30,880
Nebraska
$30,600
Wyoming
$30,390
Florida
$30,250
Indiana
$29,930
Iowa
$29,500
North Dakota
$29,240
Kentucky
$28,990
Louisiana
$28,780
South Dakota
$28,640
Kansas
$28,580
Alabama
$28,050
Arkansas
$27,900
Mississippi
$27,670
Oklahoma
$27,140
West Virginia
$27,110
Puerto Rico
$22,530
Skills
Reading Comprehension
Active Listening
Writing
Time Management
Monitoring
Speaking
Critical Thinking
Social Perceptiveness
Complex Problem Solving
Judgment and Decision Making
Active Learning
Coordination
Learning Strategies
Persuasion
Service Orientation
Systems Analysis
Operation Monitoring
Negotiation
Management of Personnel Resources
Systems Evaluation
Mathematics
Science
Operations Analysis
Work Values
Support
Relationships
Achievement
Working Conditions
Recognition
Independence
Work Styles
Attention to Detail
Dependability
Integrity
Independence
Cooperation
Initiative
Achievement/Effort
Persistence
Adaptability/Flexibility
Stress Tolerance
Concern for Others
Self Control
Analytical Thinking
Innovation
Leadership
Social Orientation
Related University Degree Programs
Work Context
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Time Pressure
Telephone
Electronic Mail
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Freedom to Make Decisions
Letters and Memos
Work With Work Group or Team
Contact With Others
Face-to-Face Discussions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Degree of Automation
Frequency of Decision Making
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Level of Competition
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Consequence of Error
Physical Proximity
Coordinate or Lead Others
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Deal With External Customers
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Duration of Typical Work Week
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Spend Time Walking and Running
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Spend Time Standing
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Contaminants
Public Speaking
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Exposed to Radiation
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Work Schedules
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Under Cover
-40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-A lot of freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-About half the time-
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
-Completely automated-
Degree of Automation
-Constant contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others about half the time-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others most of the time-
Contact With Others
-Continually or almost continually-
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
-Every day-
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Telephone
Time Pressure
Electronic Mail
Letters and Memos
Frequency of Decision Making
Face-to-Face Discussions
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Exposed to Contaminants
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Radiation
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Under Cover
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Public Speaking
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
-Extremely competitive-
Level of Competition
-Extremely important-
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Work With Work Group or Team
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Deal With External Customers
Coordinate or Lead Others
-Extremely serious-
Consequence of Error
-Fairly important-
Work With Work Group or Team
Coordinate or Lead Others
Deal With External Customers
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
-Fairly serious-
Consequence of Error
-High responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Highly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Highly competitive-
Level of Competition
-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-
Physical Proximity
-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-
Physical Proximity
-Important-
Deal With External Customers
Coordinate or Lead Others
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-
Work Schedules
-Less than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-Less than half the time-
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Sitting
-Limited freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Limited responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Minor results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderate responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Moderate results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderately automated-
Degree of Automation
-Moderately close (at arm's length)-
Physical Proximity
-Moderately competitive-
Level of Competition
-More than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-More than half the time-
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Walking and Running
-Never-
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Radiation
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Exposed to Contaminants
Public Speaking
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Walking and Running
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Frequency of Decision Making
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Face-to-Face Discussions
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Letters and Memos
Electronic Mail
Time Pressure
Telephone
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Sitting
-No contact with others-
Contact With Others
-No freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-No responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-No results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Not at all automated-
Degree of Automation
-Not at all competitive-
Level of Competition
-Not important at all-
Deal With External Customers
Coordinate or Lead Others
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Not serious at all-
Consequence of Error
-Occasional contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Once a month or more but not every week-
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Face-to-Face Discussions
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Telephone
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Letters and Memos
Time Pressure
Public Speaking
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Frequency of Decision Making
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to High Places
Electronic Mail
Outdoors, Under Cover
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Radiation
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Contaminants
-Once a week or more but not every day-
Electronic Mail
Time Pressure
Telephone
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Letters and Memos
Frequency of Decision Making
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Contaminants
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Face-to-Face Discussions
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Radiation
Public Speaking
-Once a year or more but not every month-
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Public Speaking
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Contaminants
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Letters and Memos
Face-to-Face Discussions
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Frequency of Decision Making
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Electronic Mail
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Telephone
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Radiation
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Time Pressure
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-
Work Schedules
-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-
Work Schedules
-Serious-
Consequence of Error
-Slightly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-
Physical Proximity
-Slightly competitive-
Level of Competition
-Some freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Very close (near touching)-
Physical Proximity
-Very high responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Very important-
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Work With Work Group or Team
Coordinate or Lead Others
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Very important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Very little freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Very serious-
Consequence of Error
Task Ratings
- Importance Core-
Transcribe dictation for a variety of medical reports, such as patient histories, physical examinations, emergency room visits, operations, chart reviews, consultation, or discharge summaries.
Review and edit transcribed reports or dictated material for spelling, grammar, clarity, consistency, and proper medical terminology.
Distinguish between homonyms and recognize inconsistencies and mistakes in medical terms, referring to dictionaries, drug references, and other sources on anatomy, physiology, and medicine.
Return dictated reports in printed or electronic form for physician's review, signature, and corrections and for inclusion in patients' medical records.
Translate medical jargon and abbreviations into their expanded forms to ensure the accuracy of patient and health care facility records.
Take dictation using either shorthand or a stenotype machine, or using headsets and transcribing machines; then convert dictated materials or rough notes to written form.
Identify mistakes in reports and check with doctors to obtain the correct information.
Perform data entry and data retrieval services, providing data for inclusion in medical records and for transmission to physicians.
- Importance Supplemental-
Produce medical reports, correspondence, records, patient-care information, statistics, medical research, and administrative material.
Answer inquiries concerning the progress of medical cases, within the limits of confidentiality laws.
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.
Perform a variety of clerical and office tasks, such as handling incoming and outgoing mail, completing and submitting insurance claims, typing, filing, and operating office machines.
Decide which information should be included or excluded in reports.
Receive patients, schedule appointments, and maintain patient records.
Receive and screen telephone calls and visitors.
- Relevance of Task Core-
Distinguish between homonyms and recognize inconsistencies and mistakes in medical terms, referring to dictionaries, drug references, and other sources on anatomy, physiology, and medicine.
Translate medical jargon and abbreviations into their expanded forms to ensure the accuracy of patient and health care facility records.
Return dictated reports in printed or electronic form for physician's review, signature, and corrections and for inclusion in patients' medical records.
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.
Take dictation using either shorthand or a stenotype machine, or using headsets and transcribing machines; then convert dictated materials or rough notes to written form.
Identify mistakes in reports and check with doctors to obtain the correct information.
Perform data entry and data retrieval services, providing data for inclusion in medical records and for transmission to physicians.
- Relevance of Task Supplemental-
Produce medical reports, correspondence, records, patient-care information, statistics, medical research, and administrative material.
Perform a variety of clerical and office tasks, such as handling incoming and outgoing mail, completing and submitting insurance claims, typing, filing, and operating office machines.
Decide which information should be included or excluded in reports.
Receive and screen telephone calls and visitors.
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.
Receive patients, schedule appointments, and maintain patient records.
Answer inquiries concerning the progress of medical cases, within the limits of confidentiality laws.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Return dictated reports in printed or electronic form for physician's review, signature, and corrections and for inclusion in patients' medical records.
Review and edit transcribed reports or dictated material for spelling, grammar, clarity, consistency, and proper medical terminology.
Identify mistakes in reports and check with doctors to obtain the correct information.
Translate medical jargon and abbreviations into their expanded forms to ensure the accuracy of patient and health care facility records.
Distinguish between homonyms and recognize inconsistencies and mistakes in medical terms, referring to dictionaries, drug references, and other sources on anatomy, physiology, and medicine.
Perform data entry and data retrieval services, providing data for inclusion in medical records and for transmission to physicians.
Take dictation using either shorthand or a stenotype machine, or using headsets and transcribing machines; then convert dictated materials or rough notes to written form.
Transcribe dictation for a variety of medical reports, such as patient histories, physical examinations, emergency room visits, operations, chart reviews, consultation, or discharge summaries.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Receive patients, schedule appointments, and maintain patient records.
Receive and screen telephone calls and visitors.
Answer inquiries concerning the progress of medical cases, within the limits of confidentiality laws.
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.
Perform a variety of clerical and office tasks, such as handling incoming and outgoing mail, completing and submitting insurance claims, typing, filing, and operating office machines.
Decide which information should be included or excluded in reports.
Produce medical reports, correspondence, records, patient-care information, statistics, medical research, and administrative material.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Transcribe dictation for a variety of medical reports, such as patient histories, physical examinations, emergency room visits, operations, chart reviews, consultation, or discharge summaries.
Take dictation using either shorthand or a stenotype machine, or using headsets and transcribing machines; then convert dictated materials or rough notes to written form.
Translate medical jargon and abbreviations into their expanded forms to ensure the accuracy of patient and health care facility records.
Return dictated reports in printed or electronic form for physician's review, signature, and corrections and for inclusion in patients' medical records.
Review and edit transcribed reports or dictated material for spelling, grammar, clarity, consistency, and proper medical terminology.
Distinguish between homonyms and recognize inconsistencies and mistakes in medical terms, referring to dictionaries, drug references, and other sources on anatomy, physiology, and medicine.
Perform data entry and data retrieval services, providing data for inclusion in medical records and for transmission to physicians.
Identify mistakes in reports and check with doctors to obtain the correct information.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Produce medical reports, correspondence, records, patient-care information, statistics, medical research, and administrative material.
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.
Perform a variety of clerical and office tasks, such as handling incoming and outgoing mail, completing and submitting insurance claims, typing, filing, and operating office machines.
Decide which information should be included or excluded in reports.
Receive and screen telephone calls and visitors.
Receive patients, schedule appointments, and maintain patient records.
Answer inquiries concerning the progress of medical cases, within the limits of confidentiality laws.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Identify mistakes in reports and check with doctors to obtain the correct information.
Distinguish between homonyms and recognize inconsistencies and mistakes in medical terms, referring to dictionaries, drug references, and other sources on anatomy, physiology, and medicine.
Review and edit transcribed reports or dictated material for spelling, grammar, clarity, consistency, and proper medical terminology.
Take dictation using either shorthand or a stenotype machine, or using headsets and transcribing machines; then convert dictated materials or rough notes to written form.
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.
Translate medical jargon and abbreviations into their expanded forms to ensure the accuracy of patient and health care facility records.
Transcribe dictation for a variety of medical reports, such as patient histories, physical examinations, emergency room visits, operations, chart reviews, consultation, or discharge summaries.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Receive patients, schedule appointments, and maintain patient records.
Receive and screen telephone calls and visitors.
Answer inquiries concerning the progress of medical cases, within the limits of confidentiality laws.
Decide which information should be included or excluded in reports.
Produce medical reports, correspondence, records, patient-care information, statistics, medical research, and administrative material.
Perform a variety of clerical and office tasks, such as handling incoming and outgoing mail, completing and submitting insurance claims, typing, filing, and operating office machines.
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.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Identify mistakes in reports and check with doctors to obtain the correct information.
Perform data entry and data retrieval services, providing data for inclusion in medical records and for transmission to physicians.
Distinguish between homonyms and recognize inconsistencies and mistakes in medical terms, referring to dictionaries, drug references, and other sources on anatomy, physiology, and medicine.
Translate medical jargon and abbreviations into their expanded forms to ensure the accuracy of patient and health care facility records.
Return dictated reports in printed or electronic form for physician's review, signature, and corrections and for inclusion in patients' medical records.
Take dictation using either shorthand or a stenotype machine, or using headsets and transcribing machines; then convert dictated materials or rough notes to written form.
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.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Perform a variety of clerical and office tasks, such as handling incoming and outgoing mail, completing and submitting insurance claims, typing, filing, and operating office machines.
Receive and screen telephone calls and visitors.
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.
Receive patients, schedule appointments, and maintain patient records.
Answer inquiries concerning the progress of medical cases, within the limits of confidentiality laws.
Decide which information should be included or excluded in reports.
Produce medical reports, correspondence, records, patient-care information, statistics, medical research, and administrative material.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Identify mistakes in reports and check with doctors to obtain the correct information.
Transcribe dictation for a variety of medical reports, such as patient histories, physical examinations, emergency room visits, operations, chart reviews, consultation, or discharge summaries.
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.
Take dictation using either shorthand or a stenotype machine, or using headsets and transcribing machines; then convert dictated materials or rough notes to written form.
Distinguish between homonyms and recognize inconsistencies and mistakes in medical terms, referring to dictionaries, drug references, and other sources on anatomy, physiology, and medicine.
Return dictated reports in printed or electronic form for physician's review, signature, and corrections and for inclusion in patients' medical records.
Translate medical jargon and abbreviations into their expanded forms to ensure the accuracy of patient and health care facility records.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Answer inquiries concerning the progress of medical cases, within the limits of confidentiality laws.
Perform a variety of clerical and office tasks, such as handling incoming and outgoing mail, completing and submitting insurance claims, typing, filing, and operating office machines.
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.
Receive patients, schedule appointments, and maintain patient records.
Produce medical reports, correspondence, records, patient-care information, statistics, medical research, and administrative material.
Receive and screen telephone calls and visitors.
Decide which information should be included or excluded in reports.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Distinguish between homonyms and recognize inconsistencies and mistakes in medical terms, referring to dictionaries, drug references, and other sources on anatomy, physiology, and medicine.
Perform data entry and data retrieval services, providing data for inclusion in medical records and for transmission to physicians.
Identify mistakes in reports and check with doctors to obtain the correct information.
Translate medical jargon and abbreviations into their expanded forms to ensure the accuracy of patient and health care facility records.
Transcribe dictation for a variety of medical reports, such as patient histories, physical examinations, emergency room visits, operations, chart reviews, consultation, or discharge summaries.
Return dictated reports in printed or electronic form for physician's review, signature, and corrections and for inclusion in patients' medical records.
Review and edit transcribed reports or dictated material for spelling, grammar, clarity, consistency, and proper medical terminology.
Take dictation using either shorthand or a stenotype machine, or using headsets and transcribing machines; then convert dictated materials or rough notes to written form.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Answer inquiries concerning the progress of medical cases, within the limits of confidentiality laws.
Decide which information should be included or excluded in reports.
Receive patients, schedule appointments, and maintain patient records.
Perform a variety of clerical and office tasks, such as handling incoming and outgoing mail, completing and submitting insurance claims, typing, filing, and operating office machines.
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.
Produce medical reports, correspondence, records, patient-care information, statistics, medical research, and administrative material.
Receive and screen telephone calls and visitors.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Perform data entry and data retrieval services, providing data for inclusion in medical records and for transmission to physicians.
Identify mistakes in reports and check with doctors to obtain the correct information.
Take dictation using either shorthand or a stenotype machine, or using headsets and transcribing machines; then convert dictated materials or rough notes to written form.
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.
Translate medical jargon and abbreviations into their expanded forms to ensure the accuracy of patient and health care facility records.
Distinguish between homonyms and recognize inconsistencies and mistakes in medical terms, referring to dictionaries, drug references, and other sources on anatomy, physiology, and medicine.
Return dictated reports in printed or electronic form for physician's review, signature, and corrections and for inclusion in patients' medical records.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Decide which information should be included or excluded in reports.
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.
Receive patients, schedule appointments, and maintain patient records.
Answer inquiries concerning the progress of medical cases, within the limits of confidentiality laws.
Produce medical reports, correspondence, records, patient-care information, statistics, medical research, and administrative material.
Perform a variety of clerical and office tasks, such as handling incoming and outgoing mail, completing and submitting insurance claims, typing, filing, and operating office machines.
Receive and screen telephone calls and visitors.
Education Training Experience
-On-Site or In-Plant Training-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
-On-the-Job Training-
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
-Related Work Experience-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
Over 6 years, up to and including 8 years
-Required Level of Education-
High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)
Some College Courses
Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)
Bachelor's Degree