Summary Medical Transcriptionist near Toronto (ON)

Find key facts and figures about working as a medical transcriptionist. The following information is applicable to all Court reporters, medical transcriptionists and related occupations (NOC 12110).

Note: Some information in this job profile is based on the 2016 version of the National Occupational Classification (NOC).

Description

Court reporters record and transcribe verbatim the proceedings of courts, legislative assemblies and committees, and prepare transcripts for use by judges, tribunals and quasi-judicial panels. They are employed by courts of law, provincial and federal legislative assemblies and committees, or they may be self-employed. Medical transcriptionists record, transcribe and edit dictation by physicians and other health care providers, surgical proceedings, health-related reports and other medical documentation. They are employed by hospitals, medical clinics and doctors' offices, or they may be self-employed. Closed captioners, braille technicians and other transcriptionists are included in this unit group.

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Requirements

College or apprenticeship

This occupation usually requires a college diploma (community college, institute of technology or CÉGEP), an apprenticeship training of 2 or more years, or experience working in a supervisory occupation.

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Wages

$22.51/hour

Median wage in the Toronto Region

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Prospects

Moderate

The job prospects are fair in the Toronto Region

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Jobs

1 job

advertised near Toronto (ON)

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Skills

  • Proofread to ensure accuracy
  • Transcribe recorded dictation in accordance with established formats or written documentation from medical reports, correspondence, health records and patient information
  • Record verbatim court proceedings
  • Transcribe court records into established format
  • Verify transcript against original court recordings

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