Mail list processor vs medical typist

The differences between mail list processors and medical typists can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 6-12 months to become both a mail list processor and a medical typist. Additionally, a mail list processor has an average salary of $38,109, which is higher than the $30,231 average annual salary of a medical typist.

The top three skills for a mail list processor include data entry, customer service and USPS. The most important skills for a medical typist are dictation, medical reports, and transcription.

Mail list processor vs medical typist overview

	Mail List Processor	Medical Typist
Yearly salary	$38,109	$30,231
Hourly rate	$18.32	$14.53
Growth rate	-	16%
Number of jobs	23,587	69,593
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 46%	Bachelor's Degree, 37%
Average age	50	50
Years of experience	12	12

Mail list processor vs medical typist salary

Mail list processors and medical typists have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Mail List Processor	Medical Typist
Average salary	$38,109	$30,231
Salary range	Between $29,000 And $48,000	Between $24,000 And $37,000
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Differences between mail list processor and medical typist education

There are a few differences between a mail list processor and a medical typist in terms of educational background:

	Mail List Processor	Medical Typist
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 46%	Bachelor's Degree, 37%
Most common major	Political Science	Business
Most common college	-	-

Mail list processor vs medical typist demographics

Here are the differences between mail list processors' and medical typists' demographics:

	Mail List Processor	Medical Typist
Average age	50	50
Gender ratio	Male, 33.9% Female, 66.1%	Male, 6.5% Female, 93.5%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 6.7% Unknown, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 10.7% Asian, 4.7% White, 72.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%	Black or African American, 6.7% Unknown, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 10.7% Asian, 4.7% White, 72.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
LGBT Percentage	7%	7%

Differences between mail list processor and medical typist duties and responsibilities

Mail list processor example responsibilities.

Coach fellow team members to help attain higher QA and assist with CANDE questions to ensure efficiency.
Perform QA on all jobs to make sure quality delivery.
Input new listings in the MLS and all of the new listing systems
Include verifying the order, the events being market, spelling and grammar of the copy.
Work directly with mortgage lenders and foreclosure attorneys to negotiate timely and cost effective repayment plans or modifications for delinquent loans.
Process one version of international payroll utilize J.D.

Medical typist example responsibilities.

Adhere to OSHA guidelines while performing instrument sterilization in addition to managing medical inventory.
Serve as an executive member on departmental teams providing regulatory guidance and technical assistance on HIPAA privacy and security rules.
Conduct diagnostic testing, including abdominal, obstetrics/gynecology, small parts, and vascular procedures.

Mail list processor vs medical typist skills

Common mail list processor skills

Data Entry, 39%
Customer Service, 32%
USPS, 17%
Internal Standards, 12%

Common medical typist skills

Dictation, 37%
Medical Reports, 32%
Transcription, 31%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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