What is a microfilm technician and how to become one

Key steps to become a microfilm technician

1. Explore microfilm technician education requirements

   Most common microfilm technician degrees

   High School Diploma

   31.3 %

   Associate

   25.4 %

   Bachelor's

   22.4 %

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2. Start to develop specific microfilm technician skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Data Entry	72.95%
   Microfilm Equipment	14.74%
   Computer System	12.32%

3. Complete relevant microfilm technician training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New microfilm technicians learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a microfilm technician based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real microfilm technician resumes.

4. Research microfilm technician duties and responsibilities

   • Manage inventory; process physician orders; prepare chemotherapy and intravenous medications; support departments in distribution and preparation of medications.
   • Convert medical and dental insurance claims from paper format to microfilm, for long-term storage using a Kodak micro-imaging machine.
   • Train team members on departmental projects and other tasks using instructional PowerPoint presentations.
   • Decrease number of field service visits by manufacturer in half by adding additional daily maintenance and cleaning of Kodak micro-imager.

5. Apply for microfilm technician jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a microfilm technician job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams