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Medical Transcriptionist

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.

Annual openings

199

Median wage

$43,080

Typical education

One to two years post-secondary training

Growth 2026–2032

-3%

Median wage source: Colorado BLS OEWS (2025).

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Typical education

One to two years post-secondary training

Credential requirement

Credential requirements not reported

Work experience

Entry-level

Experience detail

This is an entry-level role so no experience in a Healthcare environment is required. However, full or part-time work experience of any kind developing the listed knowledge and abilities is preferred, with previous Healthcare and Customer Service experience being valued.

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Automation exposure

Moderate exposure

Some routine tasks may shift as tools improve, but the role is likely to adapt.

A typical day

  1. Produce medical reports, correspondence, records, patient-care information, statistics, medical research, and administrative material.
  2. Perform data entry and data retrieval services, providing data for inclusion in medical records and for transmission to physicians.
  3. 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.
  4. Receive and screen telephone calls and visitors.
  5. Return dictated reports in printed or electronic form for physician's review, signature, and corrections and for inclusion in patients' medical records.
  6. Identify mistakes in reports and check with doctors to obtain the correct information.
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