Career Description 

As a Medical Transcriptionist you will learn how to understand and transcribe a variety of medical reports. You will use transcribing equipment to translate recordings made by physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient assessment and treatment. Strong English and listening skills are needed. You should also be detail oriented and familiar with personal computers.

In this profession, you will need a broad knowledge of medical terminology, the human body, English grammar and spelling, as well as transcription skills. Medical Transcriptionists are also known as Medical Language Specialists. Jobs are available in hospitals, physicians’ offices, insurance companies and Medical Transcription services. Many Transcriptionists work from their home.

Employment Outlook 

The demand for Medical Transcriptionists will increase as the need for healthcare increases. In Arizona, Medical Transcriptionist positions are expected to increase 20% or more in the next 10 years. Medical transcriptionists earn an average of $9.67 to $19.11 an hour for an average salary of $20,114 to $39,749 a year.