Entry Level Home-Based Medical Transcriptionist

I am just finishing a Medical Transcriptionist course through the internet with ICS Learn. I am hoping to work from home. I see lots of people asking the same question as I am now, but I am from Canada. Was wondering if any employers from Canada are looking for an entry level MT or if employers from the US are willing to hire someone from Canada (if it is possible for me to work for a company in the US)?

I also just completed a medical transcription course through ICS, did you find a job? I am also hoping to work from home !

Shreky in Edam, Saskatchewan said: I am just finishing a Medical Transcriptionist course through the internet with ICS Learn. I am hoping to work from home. I see lots of people asking the same question as I am now, but I am from Canada. Was wondering if any employers from Canada are looking for an entry level MT or if employers from the US are willing to hire someone from Canada (if it is possible for me to work for a company in the US)?

Just want to let you know that I also took the ICS course and found out ONLY after finishing the course that it will NOT land you a job because you need at least 2500 minutes worth of dictation practice before being hired, and ICS only gives you about 100 minutes. Also, because I really want to be a transcriptionist, I enrolled with CanScribe, which I'm really happy with. They also help you with a job once you're done. CanScribe is rather expensive, but really worth the money.

Now that I'm finished my course with CanScribe, I think ICS was a JOKE and a waste of money. The only thing I got out of it is the fact that it makes you familiar with the next course you'll take, should you chose that route".

Good luck and stop worrying about not finding a transcription job, reason being "you ONLY got 100 minutes of dicatation practice.

If you guys are looking for a possible online company, I'd try AccuScribe. I did my online internship through them. They allowed my class to apply for a job there when we got through with clinicals so I'm sure they do some entry level hiring. I'm not sure how much work is available but I know that it will definitely get your foot through the door and I know some students have been hired. There site says 2 year minimum experience but I've known them to hire grads. They will ask you on employment papers how to spell AccuScribe and it's with a CAPITAL S! Don't forget to list all your experience. Be blessed and I hope we all find work!

I took a course from Penn foster in Medical Transcription. I know absolutely nothing about how to start looking for at home employment. I am elderly and I really don't want the hassle of going out and working. I have done that most of my life and I would like to stay at home and work. Any suggestions? I am totally unexperienced.

I just recently graduated from a medical transcription course in North Carolina, and I am looking for a job, or any way I can my foot in the door. If there are any suggestions I am all ears.

I just recently graduated from Allied Medical Schoola and having a really hard time finding a job for recent grads. Does anybody have any suggestions where I should go from here to find a job?

Vic in North Vancouver, British Columbia said: Just want to let you know that I also took the ICS course and found out ONLY after finishing the course that it will NOT land you a job because you need at least 2500 minutes worth of dictation practice before being hired, and ICS only gives you about 100 minutes. Also, because I really want to be a transcriptionist, I enrolled with CanScribe, which I'm really happy with. They also help you with a job once you're done. CanScribe is rather expensive, but really worth the money.

Now that I'm finished my course with CanScribe, I think ICS was a JOKE and a waste of money. The only thing I got out of it is the fact that it makes you familiar with the next course you'll take, should you chose that route".

Good luck and stop worrying about not finding a transcription job, reason being "you ONLY got 100 minutes of dicatation practice.

I've been sitting the fence ... switching between Hospital Unit Clerk and Medical Transcriptionist .. but I'm inclined to go the MT route. I've been looking into CanScribe for training but wondered how it worked re the practicum and also how effective they are in helping you find work. Now that you've finished your program, how have your found the job prospects?

I am currently enrolled in a Community College Medical Transcripton course. I think its better to go to a real school than a business or training school because you will be more recognized and the community colleges are accredited. Which means that no one can say I won't hire you because you don't have enough hours, or whatever. I like it, its good. I don't want to do this full time though, just a part time home business. I am worried that I won't find the work I want or will get turned away because I will be a new MT grad soon, but I am damn well going to apply at every single hospital that I can drive to in a reasonable time frame. I think the key to getting to the point where your working from home making tons of cash is to first work for someone else making mediocre cash. I am against agency work because they take most of the profit, but then again, when you need experience, almost anything will do. I am also thinking of hitting up my own doctor as well as any family physician or specialist in my area. I can see the potential to earn lots of money in this field and I also see a ton of work down the road. School is expensive, the textbooks are expensive, everything costs money. I am going to ensure this pays off. ICS is a crappy school. They are not an accredited institution and you are wasting your money. I know this because I took some course with them many years ago and I wasted $2000 because they are not accredited. No one will accept a diploma from there. You will get a job if you go to a real school, don't forget that. Almost all Colleges offer online courses. I am taking this program online. I do have to say that I am changing schools next semester and going with a school in the Toronto area. I used to be a recruiter, so HR people will always look at where you went to school. It matters. Good luck to all.

Shreky in Edam, Saskatchewan said: I am just finishing a Medical Transcriptionist course through the internet with ICS Learn. I am hoping to work from home. I see lots of people asking the same question as I am now, but I am from Canada. Was wondering if any employers from Canada are looking for an entry level MT or if employers from the US are willing to hire someone from Canada (if it is possible for me to work for a company in the US)?

I also started the ICS transcription course and then heard not so great things about trying to get hired. The working from home has always appealed to me, and even more so now that I have 2 young children. (2 1/2 and 7 months) So I have recently started working with a company online-setting up customer accounts with a 25 yr. old BBB backed company. you can look at my website on my profile page for more info! This is working so much better for me, and I can work around my children!

try this website it lists a few companies from home www.worldwideworkathome.com/transcription.html

I am an experienced MT of 18 years. I would like to let you know that most national medical transcription companies will not hire inexperienced MTs.

There are 3 medical transcription programs that are recognized as in the national arena as the best training/education, and if you do not graduate from these schools, I doubt that you will get hired for an at-home position. You will need to get experience working outside first. These schools are Andrews, M-TEC, and Career Step.

Please list some national medical transcription companies that will hire graduates from these schools. I took the Career Step course.

I am planning to take up MT course but i don't know which college or uni to enrol in? Please help? I am looking forward to working from home. Is Ashworth College good? Is their MT certification internationally recognized?

Hi all,

I have worked as a transcriptionist for two online companies, the hospital system, for clients (physicians) and as a sub-contractor. The online companies like to have at least two years experience. The hospitals would be easier if you just graduated. Clientele is hard to get unless you get lucky with word of mouth like I did. It's hard work to get ahead with it but don't give up. Apply for everything under the sun until you get somewhere.

Jen, you should take the Canscribe course. It is an online course and very comprehensive. There are numerous MTSOs that specifically hire graduates of the Canscribe program. I have been working steadily since graduating 4 years ago, and in fact was hired within 3 days of graduation. It may be a little expensive, but within 2-3 months, I had earned back the cost of the course. It's also a very significant tax deduction as it's considered a full-time course.

Has anyone taken the George Brown Toronto MT course?

jgillman in Miamisburg, Ohio said: I am an experienced MT of 18 years. I would like to let you know that most national medical transcription companies will not hire inexperienced MTs.

There are 3 medical transcription programs that are recognized as in the national arena as the best training/education, and if you do not graduate from these schools, I doubt that you will get hired for an at-home position. You will need to get experience working outside first. These schools are Andrews, M-TEC, and Career Step.

When you say we will need to work "outside" first, what exactly does that mean?

danainjenks@Gmail.com in Tulsa, Oklahoma said: I took a course from Penn foster in Medical Transcription. I know absolutely nothing about how to start looking for at home employment. I am elderly and I really don't want the hassle of going out and working. I have done that most of my life and I would like to stay at home and work. Any suggestions? I am totally unexperienced.

Hi there:

I graduated last fall from ICS Canada (Penn Foster) and so far, can't get any work as a medical transcriptionist. I wanted to work from home and I graduated from the course with honors, but every position I've applied for here in Canada requires a minimum of 2 or 3 years of experience. How does one get experience without getting hired??? I was wondering if you've found work yet. I'm getting really depressed and considering getting back into admin/bookkeeping work outside of the home, even though I don't want to.

Hope you write back and let me know how you are doing work-wise.

Cheers,
Patti (Coquitlam, BC, Canada)

Hi there,
I am in Calgary and work full time. I want to take a MT course but the one at SAIT is in class and I need a distance one. Does anyone know of an accredited distance MT school that future employers would recognize?
Karen