Normal day

Hi my name is Cassie and i am doing a report on Medical Transcriptiony in my English class. I was wondering what a normal day would be like, what personal benefits you have and what economic benefits you have for being a Medical Transcriptionist.
Thank you for your time.

If you still need information, I would be more than happy to help you. I've been doing transcription for about 15 years now and have worked both from home and in clinic/hospital settings. My email is bchambers1@setel.com. Let me know if you still need info.

Thank you for the offer, but I already turned my paper in.

bev chambers in Jeffersonville, Ohio said: If you still need information, I would be more than happy to help you. I've been doing transcription for about 15 years now and have worked both from home and in clinic/hospital settings. My email is bchambers1@setel.com. Let me know if you still need info.

I would also like to know what a typical day looks like. I'm considering taking an MT course. I'm mother of two and would like to work from home while they are in school. Also, there's a community college in my area should i get training from them or an on-line course?
thanks!

I just finished a medical transcription program and haven't a clue where to go from here. Should I try to find some place to intern or just throw myself into finding a client so I can work from home? Has anyone had this dilemma and if so what do you recommend. I would also like to chat with someone who does work from home so I can hear what its like. My email is freedomskyy@yahoo.com Thanks.

i suggest u visit doc offices in the area, bring your resume, ask to speak to the office manger and offer to cover vacations and sick time. if u are good, word will travel fast.

Cassie in Junction City, Oregon said: Hi my name is Cassie and i am doing a report on Medical Transcriptiony in my English class. I was wondering what a normal day would be like, what personal benefits you have and what economic benefits you have for being a Medical Transcriptionist.
Thank you for your time.

05/27/2008: Hi Cassie,
I have been medical transcriptionist for 30+ years and have watched medical transcription evolve from typing on manual typewriters and now typing on computers, using the internet to hear the vocal dictations for an acute care medical Center. I have done all acute care specialties for which I had a real passion. Now, with the advent of voice recognition systems, the entire industry is geared toward the metrics of it....how much one is able to type in a day and thus, is a very rushed detail oriented position. One must be able to withstand constant rushing in order to make enough money (paid by line now)to pay living expenses. Monetary compensation seems to vary state to state but from here, Minnesota, a recent job offer was for 8 cents per line. Good luck with your career choice.

Beth

Wendy in Pottstown, Pennsylvania said: I would also like to know what a typical day looks like. I'm considering taking an MT course. I'm mother of two and would like to work from home while they are in school. Also, there's a community college in my area should i get training from them or an on-line course?
thanks!

Hi Wendy,
I have been a medical transcriptionist for 30+ years and had on the job training, which I do not anyone has now. Taking a Medical Transcription course is a good idea. It is important for you to know also that Payment is usually by xx cents per line typed. It is a fast paced job, requiring much concentration and learning. The more one types, the more one makes...must be able to handle the pressure also, but good job for at home persons. I typed at home for 7 years, just got laid off, so looking for another job.

i work at home for two offices; 6 hours a day. the workload is intense as i guarantee 24-hour turnaround. one office wants their work done first which must be done before day end as they need to book surgery. the work is always hanging over my head and i rarely can enjoy any free time. i work six days as week, get paid $18/hr, pay my taxes quarterly and have no benefits. i take one vacation a year and i come back to a mountain of work as there is no one to cover. it is isolating. my posture has suffered and my hands hurt. i lost my job once due to voice recognition but was rehired to do editing and then back to transcription. it is nice in the winter but i have to go in every day to get my work to bring home. if i had to do it over again, i would not.

This is a deadend job. Do not do medical transcription. The rate of pay keeps going DOWN. Twenty years ago, I made twice as much as I am being offered now to do transcription from home. It is a thankless job and the only way to make any decent money out of it is by production, quality is unimportant now. There is no pride in your work and no reward. Stop before it is too late. Working from home is killing you. Don't do it. Find something else, you will not regret it. Everything is going to voice recognition or overseas. Beware!