Microsoft Entra ID · Developer & Technical

Dragon Administrator

Manages all aspects of the Microsoft Dragon admin center for healthcare voice recognition.

Scope: Full administration of Microsoft Dragon for healthcare

Permissions

  • Manage Dragon settings
  • Configure voice profiles
  • Administer Dragon center
  • Manage templates
  • View usage data

Common use cases

  • Healthcare documentation
  • Clinical voice recognition
  • Provider management
  • Template configuration

Best practices

  • Train providers properly
  • Maintain templates
  • Monitor accuracy
  • Coordinate with clinical staff

Security considerations

  • Healthcare data sensitivity
  • HIPAA compliance required
  • Voice data handling

Common questions

When should I assign the Dragon Administrator role?

Assign Dragon Administrator when you need to: Healthcare documentation; Clinical voice recognition; Provider management; and Template configuration. It is part of Microsoft Entra ID and should be granted as a least-privilege alternative to broader roles like Global Administrator.

What can someone with the Dragon Administrator role do?

The Dragon Administrator role grants permissions including: Manage Dragon settings; Configure voice profiles; Administer Dragon center; Manage templates; and View usage data. See the Permissions section above for the full list.

What are the security risks of the Dragon Administrator role?

Key considerations when assigning Dragon Administrator: Healthcare data sensitivity; HIPAA compliance required; and Voice data handling. Review the Security considerations section before assignment, and pair with Privileged Identity Management (PIM) for just-in-time access where possible.

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