This is one of the most frequently asked questions I see. Unfortunately, there are so many naysayers out there spreading their negativity and convincing people, who otherwise would have found a wonderful career, not to pursue it. I was very happy to see this question asked of David Clegg, Deputy Chairman of the Employment Security Commission in NC.
I had thought about becoming a medical transcriptionist, but I think they might be a dying breed due to technology advances. Do you agree? – Betty Normandin, Pinehurst
The health industry is going to be one of the most robust sectors of the economy. Medical transcription will be expected to grow as an occupational category but it is going to be one that will have to adapt to quickly changing technology. ESC data show that the occupation will grow about 2 percent a year. The average wage for that job now is around $35,000.
As I have been saying for the last few years, technology is not perfect but medical reports do have to be perfect. There is just too much that computers cannot take into account such as the many different accents, editing of grammar, proper formatting, etc. MTSO’s as well as medical transcriptionists will definitely have to adapt to new technology and we are. Things cannot, will not and should not stay the same. We are always evolving and those of us who can accept that and adapt to it, instead of fear it, will succeed.
Thanks so much to Betty Normandin for asking the question and to David Clegg for answering it so honestly.
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