This need should grow as health care expands to cover the medical needs of an increased aging population and the greater number of workers and their dependents covered by health insurance programs. Applicant shortages often exist for job openings for the second and third shifts. Experienced transcriptionists will be the most successful in finding employment. The following information is from the California Projections of Employment published by the Labor Market Information Division. The figures represent the broad occupational group Stenographers which includes Medical Transcriptionists.
Many hospitals now pay bonuses based on productivity.
Typically, transcriptionists earn 10 to 15 percent more if they work evening or night shifts. Part-time work or flexible schedules may be available. Some transcriptionists work only on an on-call basis. In hospitals, they may be assigned to swing or graveyard shifts. Fringe benefits may include paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, medical insurance, and pension plans.