What they do: 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.

Career Cluster

What do they typically do on the job?

    Personality

    People with Conventional interests typically prefer working with data, following procedures, and organizing information in systematic ways. They enjoy structured environments and attention to detail.

    Organized

    Detail-oriented

    Systematic

    Efficient

    Reliable

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