A girl who worked as a clerk in our
Posted By: francie on 2007-11-16
In Reply to: I think most people do not understand our job - SA
local hospital heard that I worked at home doing transcription. She called and asked me a bunch of questions of how I got into this. Of course, I answered all of her questions and added that if she was interested in doing transcription that she would need to go to our local community college and take some courses. She said she didn't need to go to school because "all you do is type what the doctors say, right?" To which I replied, "Yeah, that's all I do, just type what the doctor says," as a wave of disgust swept over me. She came over to the house and sat down to type. After about five words, with the deer in the headlights look on her face, she was astonished that "just type what the doctor says" is not all that easy! It was worth all the time trying to explain what transcription really entails.
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48-years-young, single, 3 kids, 9 girl, 12 boy, 15 girl nm
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You go girl! You go girl! Loved your response!
Wooo hooo!!! 
Transcription clerk.....
We don't have a "lead transcriptionist" at the hospital I type for. There is transcription clerk who handles the reports coming in, getting them filed and such, but our pools are set up either by our supervisor or whatever particular work type needs to be worked on. As an example, I get Preop H&P's, then H&P's, consults, discharges, ER notes and ops in that order. Basically, if that pool is empty, it will bring up next report in your next assigned pool. As I said earlier, you can interrupt a report ( on my C-phone it is 08) and you will get the next report, but then the one you interrupted will come up next. The person in charge of the dictation would have to assign it out to someone else to keep you from getting it. With a C-phone and the pools having been set up prior, you won't get a report that you should have to skip over.
way underpaid...you might as well be a clerk at 711...sm
Sorry to say and no offense to you personally, but any experienced MT accepting these wages is severely impacting this profession. If you owned a business, wouldn't you rather pay someone $8.50 an hour? This is disgraceful and an insult to any experienced MT. I have seen MTs work for this wage, but unfortunately 99% of them produce garbage, and then require someone paid at top wage to edit the report. EXPERIENCED MTs need to refuse these jobs, and let the companies hire someone who feels $8.50 an hour is a fair wage, and watch their clients drop like flies, or have an Editor fix everything. I've always said, there is no replacement for a multi-specialty experienced MT who works for a company and requires very little editing. You either know your stuff or you don't. If you know your stuff, you will make a profit for the company you work for. It's as simple as that. The companies who think that hiring ILPs and new MTs and paying them slave wages, will certainly be one of those companies that will not be in existent a few years down the road. Let's get real people!
Applied at a hospital for a clerk
20 years later, I'm an MT with three of my own accounts and IC for a company on-line.
I applied at the hospital and told them I had done transcription in high school for my medical secretary certificate, and the recruiter asked me if I'd like to work in Radiology as an MT. I said I wasn't very good at it and she said it pays $2.00 more an hour, and I said "Well then, let me give it a whirl!" I passed the typing test and have never looked back. I built up my knowledge by working for 17 years in a hospital in different departments. I went from Radiology to the Cath Lab to a diagnostics area.
I loved the challenge. The medical terms and stories interested me so much that I even wanted to be on the procedures so I could learn more. So, yes I wore lead and went in as an observer. If you ever want to gain experience, that is the best way! Be right there for the show! LOL
Update: I did not get that file clerk job
at the hospital. They just called and said they choose another applicant. They said they would like to keep my name on file in case they have another opening though. Oh well, guess it wasn't meant to be.  It probably would not have paid much anyway.
desk clerk at a low-budget hotel -
I called in sick with the flu, and that night the place was robbed at gunpoint. I had never been so happy to be sick!
Try a search on Clerk of Courts website.
You might try searching on your Clerk of Courts website (if they have one). If he has been sued, it should be on there. If called as a witness probably not. Seems like if you are sued, though, or served to be a witness, they actually have a deputy come out and serve you in person. Could even be something like a parking ticket he didn't know he got. Let us know (if not real personal). Got me curious.
Often it is the clerk who types up and sends emails. nm
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Was nurses aid, then aide in ICU, then ward clerk, then
MORE medical terms cuz halo the docs were professors, and they let me play PA under their supervision, then w/comp supervisor, then pregnant, then had to find a PMs job and landed in transcription dept as trainee. If I could meet their requirements, I stuck. If not, I was fired. I stuck.
Hospital Unit Coordinator/Clerk
Anyone know what this kind of job would be like? One of the local hospitals has a few of these positions open in various departments. I'm wondering if it's a high pressure/low pay kind of thing, if only because they seem to be hiring from the outside. When I worked for a bank many years ago, they hired "outsiders" only for the crap jobs. I'm tired of MT and want to explore my options.
The clerk in the clearing area keyed the amount
and they can correct the mistake. Banks use large clearing houses. A clerk looks at the check and keys in the amount (it shows on the far right lower side on your check). They are human and they do make mistakes. I had one key in a check for $40 as $400 years ago. Bank was very apologetic and corrected and refunded everything.
I decided I did not want to be a file clerk for the rest of my life.....
I was hired in a 5 doc urology practice as a file clerk. And we all know that the file room is a toxic waste dump from people who have no idea what to do with whatever piece of paper they have. After working in the file room, the docs asked me if I would help out the other transcriptionist. (She was the only one at the time). Since I KNEW I wasn't cut out to be a file clerk, I said sure. So I filed part time, helped with transcription overload. We got a new peds urologist fresh from a Fellowship at Mayo Clinic so he was a really wordy type.
Long story short, he was so busy I was out of the file room for good, typing just for him as he saw lots of kids, and loving every minute of it. He moved to Arizona in the early 2000's, called me in 2006, and the rest, as they say, is history. He is still a peds urologist and I am still working for him. Everything is done over the Internet. No paper anywhere except what his office prints out.
He is one of the reasons I LOVE MY JOB.
In 1990, when I started as a MR clerk, SMOKING was allowed in Med Records...
can you imagine, and with all the charts laying around...it is so comical now to think of it...
That lasted until about 1992 I think...
That is not all that long ago really, to go from electric typewriters to smoking being practically outlawed...
they say MT will change more in the next few years, than it has in the last 100>>>>!
When the kids started school I wanted a job in my home town. A hospital clerk position (sm)
came open. You started compiling charts, making copies, etc. Then I was promoted after a few months and began learning transcription and did that part of the day. Then a few months later they taught me coding and abstracting and I did that part of the day. It was a great learning experience to learn things from the bottom up. Needless to say, I am an old dog here who has been doing this more than 25 years now.
When the kids started school I wanted a job in my home town. A hospital clerk position (sm)
came open. You started compiling charts, making copies, etc. Then I was promoted after a few months and began learning transcription and did that part of the day. Then a few months later they taught me coding and abstracting and I did that part of the day. It was a great learning experience to learn things from the bottom up. Needless to say, I am an old dog here who has been doing this more than 25 years now.
Every company is different -- I worked FT for one as an employee but worked a split shift - sm
So I never took breaks. I would work 5 hours, break for about 4 hours then do another 3. Another company I worked for did not care what hours you worked (IC) but wanted a min. amount of work each day, 500 for PT and 1000 for FT-- BUT they paid you by how many lines an hour you put out, the higher the lph the higher up the scale you made per line in pay; they have since changed everyone to a flat rate with incentive. But bottom line, if you are an IC it does not matter what hours you work, though many ask for a schedule and ask you to stick to it, they just want you to meet line requirements daily, i.e. 1000 per day, 1200 per day, whatever it is.
I got up early, worked during naps, and worked when DH got home.
You have to be disciplined to make yourself work when baby is napping instead of maybe watching TV or doing housework, etc.
I might also go the route of having a teen come into your home, or either trying a mother's morning out program at a local church/daycare. I've been home since my youngest was born and he has never been in all-day daycare, but I did have him in a mother's morning out program 15 hours a week at a local church. It didn't help a lot with my work schedule because I had an older son in school and was a room mom and tutored other kids, but that might be an option. The only problem with the mother's morning out program is they are around other kids and tend to pick up every germ. I finally took my DS out of the program because he stayed sick. You were supposed to keep them off if they had green nasal discharge and I did, but no one else did. Every time I got him well after 2 to 3 days back he would be sick again. Other than that it was very good for him because he would not have had a chance to be around kids his age otherwise.
YOU GO GIRL!!! SM
 GURL - YOU SAID IT ALL!!! STANDING OVATION TO YOU!!!
I just went on a rampage about these "wonderful moms" badgering a single mom about putting her kid in daycare so she could work... WHO CARES?!?!? Why do they think their aggressive is worth so much -
I agree - UNITE... CARE... REASSURE... We are all familiar with at lease one aspect of every ONE of our lives... BE CONSIDERATE FOR HEAVEN'S SAKE... Just because someone doesn't live their life like YOU do does NOT mean they are doing it WRONG.... Doesn't the BIBLE say to LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR.... we are ALL neighbors here, and I would lend a helping hand to anyone who asked it of me...
GEEZ - if you need a hormone adjustment, PLEASE get HELP... if it is the HEAT, GET IN A POOL!!! There are some of THE most nasty replies on this board for NO REAL REASON except for those whose lives are miserable, so they wish to pass it on and create TURMOIL!!! Just STOP!!!  Realize it is OKAY to be different, and to live different lives... and if someone comes to this board for empathy, those who wish to give it - please give it... those who have NO empathy... SHUT UP!!! 
You go girl!!
I totally agree with you!!! In my town, a LOT of the trailers are so much nicer than any of the homes. When my husband and I first got married, we lived in a crappy apartment. I would have so much rather lived in a nice trailer where I felt safe. However, we live in Missouri, where it is tornado heaven in the springtime and I am a huge freak when it comes to tornados.
You shouldn't call someone a skank just because of where they live. I would bet that some of the women living in the $300,000 houses are cheating wifes who actually deserve the word skank.
Keep up wtih good work, you should be proud of your family!!!
You go girl! sm
It was almost a year ago that I sat my family down and told them that I wanted to come home. I had picked up a "side" account while working a full time job. I did the "side" account for 6 months and then gave my notice to the hospital I was working at as I found enough work to do at home.
It is the best thing I ever did and I actually make more money than I did in house because I'm happy and motivated. I don't have to deal with the office witch, a run in my nylons, forgetting my lunch or having to drive the 45 miles round trip every morning. I can stop what I'm doing and spend time with my kids or my grandbabies and I can get by on 5 gallons of gasoline a week at the very most.
Good luck! 
You go girl!
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That's my girl..lol
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Little MT, all the best to you and you go girl! SM
This business has gone to the dogs and I APPLAUD you for getting out. Let us know how it goes. Congratulations!
We have a 16 yo boy and 14 yo girl - $500 on each and sometimes
a little extra surprise.
YOU GO GIRL!!!
You know we are here for you! I'm glad you're getting the restraining order, that makes me feel better. I will be praying for you! I am so proud of you. Stay strong!!!
You go girl!!!
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You go girl...
We're proud of you. I've been there, done that, exactly, a few years back. This is one thing I leanred -- once things start going badly for him, and they will, he will shift his focus back to you -- everything going wrong for him will be YOUR fault. If only you hadn't done this or that.... yada yada. That way he doesn't have to take any responsiblity. Please don't fall into this trap of even listening to it !! Listening to it only feeds into him being more convinced of it ! Just remember you were smart enough to get rid of him, so go live the life you were meant to have! If you don't do it for yourself, nobody else will do it for you ! Congrats.
You Go Girl!!!!
Everyone needs a night out and if he doesn't like it too bad.
I am right behind you, girl! My
up and running in about 30 more days and I can't WAIT! Way more money, more free time! YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
YOU GO GIRL
I had something very similar happen to me! The doctor dwindeled down my work to nothing and basically forced me to quit. What they did was give the work to a girl in the office who they did not have to pay a contract rate to and get off cheapter! I was infuriated!!! So I say, YOU GO GIRL...
to CI GIrl
Honey, you really are clueless. The Indian MTs are the upper class - they are not poor. They have college degrees, some of them have Medical degrees (takes 2 years over there, I think, but I could be wrong), and they have nannies for their children, get tea time paid for by the MT companies that employ them. Those employers also provide their transportation to and from work everyday. Does any U.S. employer do that?
40 years this might have been the land of opportunity, but not anymore. Illegals are swarming in here everyday - they are stealing our identities and making a mockey of our entire system of laws. Not to mention how they are clogging our schools, our health care system and our prisons.
We are under attack.
You said it..girl!...
Same for me, live in rural midwest. My last office job, I topped out at $11.30/hr with 20 years experience... Wow $$$, so by the time you counted in the car payment, gas, time commuting, the fact that I never would see my husband because he works odd shifts "on call" type schedule, etc. It just was not worth it. This way I can play/babysit with my grandson 3-4 days a week and work nights, etc. Manure shoveling sounds better than some of the office politics I've seen over the years, that's for sure! I agree, I wish the pay was more and it is sad that people want experienced transcriptionists for 6 cpl:(
You go girl!!!! NM
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YOU GO GIRL....
Misha,
I'm still laughing so forgive me if I make a few "typos" o.k.? 
Having taken a break from MT and working in a law firm for about four years in the mid-1980s, knowing what I know about attorneys, I think you should send it. Lawyers, as much as doctors, have a great rivalry and there's nothing like publicity to whet a lawyer's appetite! I say YOU GO GIRL.....
You Go Girl!!!
Right on, QA dragon lady!! I am SO on board with what you are saying. I have been an MT/QA for 35 years and I must say that a lot of the newer MTs don't want to take the time to do the research necessary to learn their jobs so that they are knowledgeable and can produce a good document. I have found so many lazy MTs that use QA to fill in the blanks that they don't fill like filling in. I spent many, MANY (unpaid!) hours in my early days going over every single reference book I could lay my hands on to find a single word because it drove me crazy if I could not find it! We did not have the benefit (and ease) of the internet back then and had to rely on our own resources to find answers. I think the internet and these types of forums have made it too easy for newer MTs to be lazy. They think it should just be handed to them on a silver platter. I'm sorry to you conscientious newer MTs - and I know there are a lot of you - but the lazy, careless, sloppy MTs make a bad name for everyone. It is no wonder that QA today is at the end of their ropes. If you saw the simple blanks - I mean simple to fill in if someone had just taken the time to pull up Google - that are sent through QA, it would curl your hair. Stop blaming everyone else in the world for your laziness, take a good inventory of your skills and figure out what you need to do to improve yourselves. Do not shoot the messengers. It is too easy to blame QA. Don't forget we started right where you are today - the difference is we know how to do research.
you go girl!
I love your closing paragraph. Can we get it put on mugs, shirts, carry-all bags, etc. and tell the world?????? How about billboards, half-time screens at games.... ESPN are you listening????
you go girl...
from another MT Mom who does it all too!!!
girl:
most of us could never write such a sweet note. You may be missing your true calling!
You go girl...well said...
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You go, girl! He does not deserve
the patronage of any sensible person.
LOL!! Exactly..maybe i should give you a you go girl!! NOT
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Hey girl, don't sweat it (sm)
Just as the poster below said, the manual is extensive, but a lot of reinforcement detail. It's actually pretty straight-forward and clear. Just take a deep breath and read it once before your training. You don't have to learn everything before the training session.
The training sessions are very clear and the instructors (mine anyway) are very patient and knowledgeable.
DQS has a lot of bells and whistles, but it is a very user-friendly program.
Send the computer back when you upgrade yours. When you switch, all you have to do is download the program on your computer and all your parameters/info/expansions will still be there.
I had EXTREME anxiety before I trained and went to work on DQS. It was all for nothing... my learning curve was slow, but that's just me... an old dog.
Good luck, sweetie, and check in later and let us know how it's going! :)
missing girl
I did miss some of it, but if the missing girl was the man's daughter, then she was alive. His daughter was the one at the beginning with the ring in her nose. Maybe someone else who saw the whole thing can fill in the details.
You go girl, I agree 100%. One of my
positions is as an IC and I am able to do the same thing as you. My other position, they basically are just holding my money for me because I get 95% of it back come tax season anyhow. Good point!!!
girl power
high five
:) actually girl I think you have too many options.
choices to you and your kids.
Bathing with 2 yo girl
If he is her father and he did not care enough about you to marry you but got you pregnant, I'd really be worried. Obviously, the sex part means more to him than a real relationship. I would get rid of him ASAP. Is he going to do this when she is 15??? Good grief!
Girl gifts
Girls are so easy to shop for b/c we love everything! lol
Yes, bath & body works are great but if you are like me, then you already have a year's supply left over from previous gifts so i would actually pass on the bath sets.
I think that every girl, no matter what type of personality, loves being pampered at the spa. A nice massage or mani/pedi combo is best. I wouldn't give a facial though b/c some women don't like them (they are not good for sensitive skin) Or if you don't want to do the spa, how about a gift cert to her favorite hair salon?
Then of course, every gal loves any type of jewelry! Or if they already have a lot of jewelry, how about a new jewelry box or stand?
And don't forget technology! A new cell phone or a digi cam. Or if they already have both, new accessories for the phone or digi cam.
Want more ideas? How about a movie-themed gift? you could do a gift card for the local cinema, or buy some of their fav movies on DVD and include a small throw blanket & some microwave popcorn so they will have everthing they need to snuggle up this winter & watch a nice movie.
Then there are always gift cards to their fav restaurants, or you could get them tickets to a local theater show, or tickets to a wine-tasting event. as i mentioned earlier, girls are easy to shop for! i am sure they will love anything you get them this holiday!
happy holiday shopping!! 
That is too cool! You go girl!
Congratulations!
26, 4&2 y/o girls, due with another girl 3/16
I was a nurse first with a neuroticism about spelling and documentation, so this was a good career move for me. It's not because I was chasing the work-at-home dream.
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