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Medical Transcriptionists

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Education & Outlook

Statewide

Typical Degree: Postsecondary nondegree award

Employed as of 2023: 604

2033 Projected Openings: 971

Entry Level Salary: $23,820

Median Salary: $37,600

Experienced Level Salary: $48,640

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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge

English Language

Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.

Administrative

Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology.

Computers and Electronics

Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

Skills

Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

Writing

Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Abilities

Oral Comprehension

The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

Written Comprehension

The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.

Speech Recognition

The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.

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This tool was built using publicly available data from the Kentucky Center for Statistics and the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics.