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Medical Transcriptionists in Georgia

(Transcriptores de materiales médicos)

Medical Transcriptionists -- Use transcribing machines with headset and foot pedal to listen to recordings by physicians and other healthcare professionals dictating a variety of medical reports, such as emergency room visits, diagnostic imaging studies, operations, chart reviews, and final summaries. Transcribe dictated reports and translate medical jargon and abbreviations into their expanded forms. Edit as necessary and return reports in either printed or electronic form to the dictator for review and signature, or correction.

SOC (Standard Occupational Classification)31-9094.00
Career InterestsCR
Minimum education required(Postsecondary)
Postsecondary nondegree award
Minimum work experience required(None)
None
Job training required(None)
None
Growth Outlook (projected percentage growth in jobs per year from 2018-2028)0 (low growth)
Current number of workers in GA (2018)1,650
Projected number of workers in GA (2028)1,650
Average Annual Openings in GA (2018-2028)230
 
Average entry-level annual salary in GA (2019)$19,960
Average annual salary for all workers in GA (2019)$31,720
Average experienced-worker annual salary for all workers in GA (2019)$45,100
Career ClusterHealth Science
(Ciencia De la Salud)
Major Occupational GroupHealthcare Support

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