Senior word processor vs medical typist

The differences between senior word 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 senior word processor and a medical typist. Additionally, a senior word processor has an average salary of $37,800, which is higher than the $30,231 average annual salary of a medical typist.

The top three skills for a senior word processor include statistical reports, word processors and powerpoint. The most important skills for a medical typist are dictation, medical reports, and transcription.

Senior word processor vs medical typist overview

	Senior Word Processor	Medical Typist
Yearly salary	$37,800	$30,231
Hourly rate	$18.17	$14.53
Growth rate	-8%	16%
Number of jobs	6,113	69,593
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 41%	Bachelor's Degree, 37%
Average age	50	50
Years of experience	12	12

Senior word processor vs medical typist salary

Senior word processors and medical typists have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Senior Word Processor	Medical Typist
Average salary	$37,800	$30,231
Salary range	Between $27,000 And $52,000	Between $24,000 And $37,000
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Differences between senior word processor and medical typist education

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

	Senior Word Processor	Medical Typist
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 41%	Bachelor's Degree, 37%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Senior word processor vs medical typist demographics

Here are the differences between senior word processors' and medical typists' demographics:

	Senior Word Processor	Medical Typist
Average age	50	50
Gender ratio	Male, 12.5% Female, 87.5%	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 senior word processor and medical typist duties and responsibilities

Senior word processor example responsibilities.

Design PowerPoint presentations and marketing materials.
Design Microsoft PowerPoint presentations for the marketing department.
Work directly with mortgage lenders and foreclosure attorneys to negotiate timely and cost effective repayment plans or modifications for delinquent loans.
Maintain confidentiality of all company and patient information in accordance with HIPAA regulations.

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.

Senior word processor vs medical typist skills

Common senior word processor skills

Statistical Reports, 17%
Word Processors, 11%
PowerPoint, 10%
Meeting Minutes, 9%
Proofread, 9%
Adobe Acrobat, 5%

Common medical typist skills

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

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Updated January 8, 2025

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