have you tried locally?
Posted By: forgive me on 2009-04-10
In Reply to: Spectacular advice, thank you!! - Jennifer
When I was looking, I went through the phone book and sent a resume to every transcription service in my state.
I also sent resumes to companies that were not hiring just in case. Make a nice cover letter that explains you situation a little better. Do NOT give up. Someone will give you a chance.
I got 2 years of training locally before I ever went home just because there is so much to learn. I also had a friend that worked from home, more experience, and when I finally went home, I called her several times thorugh the day... what did he just say, how do you do this... do you have anyone locally to help you?
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911 locally
I think it depends where you live. In my town, a young couple tried to call 911 with Vonage after business hours when their baby girl stopped breathing. They got a recording to leave a message. By the time they got to a neighbor's house and were able to call and help arrived it was too late and the little girl died. I just won't take any chances like that so I keep a regular land line as well.
Look locally
Call around to the doctor's offices in your area and see how they do thier transcription. I got my first job working for a local psychiatry practice. It may mean going back to the microcassettes, but that way, you can dictate what you get paid. If you can get your pay rate up enough, you might be able to pay for your own insurance rather than having benefits from a company. Just another avenue you might be able to take. Good Luck to you!! =)
I think the only way that this can be done is to go locally
to a group practice or single physician. That's why I choose to work locally instead of for a national company.
locally isn't hiring right now
that list from mtdaily has several services in my state. I even contacted a local temp agency that I heard may be hiring...unfortunately everyone I contacted is on a hiring freeze (colorado) and there are only two companies listed in the phone book. I even tried to get back with my old CSHP where I started after graduation and found out they are outsourcing with one of the bigger companies...like Transcend or some one like that.
always networking locally
I work for a national company, but also have two local docs for small part-time work (better pay than the national). I'm always networking whenever I meet anyone in the medical field, letting them know what I do, how long I've done it, and that I love the work. Be friendly and let them know you're available; that's how I got the local work. You never know what will come up, even if it's months/years later.
Try looking locally like the other posted stated
That's what I do now.
LMAO. The hospital locally PROMISED
when the time came, they did not follow through with their promise. Alot of MT's walked and now work for nationals and are much more happy and make a whole lot more money, including myself.
Your situation is good for you, but may not be so good for the next person.
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