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Posted By: Judy B on 2007-07-02
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Here is a site you can
test yourself on anatomy. Good practice before testing with companies.
Web site
I think she means this web site, the one you are on now. There is plenty of information right here about MT schools. The 2 most highly recommended are without exception MTEC and Andrews, with Career Step a somewhat distant 3rd place.
Try this web site:
http://www.mtjobs.com/
That's how I found my first at home MT job. Of course, I came with years of hospital and doctors office experience. I started with one company then moved to another with higher pay.
Also, do a Google search, just type in "medical transcription jobs".
You may want to try Medquist - www.medquist.com. I'm not sure if they're hiring folks with no experience but from some of the word help questions I've seen, I get the impression they might be. If they hire you, it would be at tier I, which is just clinic notes.and around 7 CPL.
Don't give up! You went through the training. Also, consider sending resumes to doctors' offices. That's the easiest transcription to do - I've always had the charts with me when I've done their transcription so if there's something you're not sure about, you can go thru the chart. Say you're willing to cover their MT's vacation. It will get your foot in the door.
Good luck to you!
Check out this site
http://www.mtdaily.com/faq.html
On site work
Find a job on-site before trying it at home w/company. You will make more money and get your experience. The at-home work is an entirely different complex situation. I have been an MT for 8 years w/schooling and working at home is much more difficult - Try your local hospitals, clinics, etc..before searching for at-home position best of luck
It is clearly posted on their site but
There are 3 schools listed here and it shows their prices and their web addies and stuff like that.
Thank you!! This is an excellent site!...sm
I will probably use this for any term I'm having trouble with or just want more information about. This is excellent! Plus, it's so easy to use as far as looking something up! Thank you for sharing!
Do a THOROUGH search on this site.....
Especially in March, May, and July of this year.
Cool site
. . . and thank you for the info! This is wonderful!
Did you find the job in a local ad or on a web site? Thanks! nm
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Internship Program at this site
Below is a link to an Internship program for MT's
information site for newbies
I am a newbie at this as well and have gathered information from what I have learned through the courses and have compiled them into a blog. I yet have more to talk about and share with other newbies. You may want to check my job links list as there are a few that are hiring new MT graduates. You can visit it at
http://www.workathometranscription.blogspot.com/
Hope this helps.
This same issue was on the WAHM site. sm
Someone also commented that Hillary had said the same thing. I put that some companies have decided to bring there stuff back home anyways. Saw it on the evening news one night. Don't ask when since I have a hard time remembering which day of the week it is these days. So hopefully whatever happens with the presidential election they will see that this is very important to offer more jobs to the US citizens that so desperately need to work.
Just my 2 cents.
Jenn
Scroll down and search this web site - sm
The best schools I know of are M-Tec and Andrews. You get what you pay for. Their grads never have problems finding employment after graduation. Best of luck. 
Why don't you search out something local on-site
Most companies will not let you use your "school" time as experience.
I am no expert on the hiring processes, but new MTs need more attention which costs the company more money to pay QA. It is sad, but all new MTs get lumped together it seems.
What suggestions does the school have for you at ths point? Unfortunately, if you did not attend Career Step, M-Tec, or Andrews, you may have to work harder to find that first break in this field.
MT is not what it used to be. You'd have been better off to become a biller/coder and find a job at home.
I worked for 2 years on site before I went home, but that was just
the hospital I worked for. You technically had to do one year or so in the office, depending on how good you were. I didn't really want to go home at first, but they kind of forced the issue. I hear Medquist will hire right out of school to start at home. Good Luck!
Nicely indexed research site
http://www.fpnotebook.com/idxA.htm
Please spare yourself from Focus. What you read on this site is right.
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I found this nextag site: price 5.99 to 44.50:
http://www.nextag.com/Microsoft-Word-2003-60348100/prices-html
(Here's the page I came off of to get to the "prices" URL: http://www.nextag.com/microsoft-word-2003/search-html . It has various MS Word 2003 packages. You might check it out also.)
I think that's a myth or old wives' tale about getting help working on site
I think working on site so you can have someone to help you is overrated. Working from home with someone designated to help when you need it is awesome! I'm sure some employers are better than others in that regard.
I'm guessing they mean the 3 schools listed on the AAMT site...
...as being AAMT-approved: M-TEC, Andrews and CareerStep. Please correct me if I'm wrong, you actual MTs... (I'm just another newbie thinking of entering training!) :)
This site is a wonderful tool for anyone...not to mention newbies
Speaking for myself....it's always nice to have another MT to bounce things off of when I'm stuck on something. I can't say enough positive things about this site. It's amazing at all the helpful people on here willing to help someone else.
Can any of you that have been at this for a long period of time answer me this question? When you first started out...did you feel overwhelmed? How long does it take a person to really see if this is something they'll be good at? I find myself getting headaches really easy and only after a few hours of typing. I feel fatigued. Is it normal to feel this way in the beginning and what suggestions do you have to help? When do you feel that things are finally settling down and you start to move along at a normal pace? I'll give it a few months I guess...I'd think at that point I would have a pretty good idea if this is something I'm going to be productive at or not.
Sorry for all the questions.....I guess I am feeling uneasy and was hoping for some reassurance or words of wisdom from none other than another MT.
Use the email on the site to make contact. I think they're merging with
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Most people lucky enough to be paid hourly worked on-site first.
Otherwise those jobs are very rare.
aren't we lucky this site has you to correct our spelling/grammar usage.
maybe you should consider editing.
Great way to put it
Thanks so much for your response. That helped a lot!
I think I am just scared and need to get over it.
Hopefully some day soon I will be stopping by your pub as a Module 1 student.
great
 yeah, some positive messages for newbies/students!
LOL! Thanks. I did wonder a bit. Have a great
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great
Awesome, great to hear before I waste my money! Thanks!
I know it's not great, but...
it's a start. I don't expect to become a millionaire overnight, but I didn't expect that when I took the course. I didn't say that the MTSO was sainted, and done nothing wrong. I also won't be dissappointed if my check only adverages about 400.00 a week. I don't have to pay for gas, I get to stay home with my kids, and most of all, I get the experience that I need to find a better job. And to be totally honest, since my husband is dying and can't work, and I have two small children to take care of, right now, anything is better than nothing. I know that all of you are just trying to let me know that I probably will not make as much starting out, and not to get my hopes up. I really appreciate that, but you have to understand my situation to be able to understand why I'm so excited.
I have 0 experience. This is the first company that gave me a chance. I also have an associates degree in business. As soon as I learn the ropes, and get a little experience, I plan on opening my own company. With a little hard work, I can make this job work for a while, and I am willing to do that. No one starts out at the top. I just have to be excited because right now, it's all I've got to keep from giving up all together. Please let me enjoy my happiness for a moment at least. I don't get much of it.
Everyday, I watch my husband die a little, I watch my children grow up without a father, and until now, the four of us lived off of 700.00 a month. Now, maybe I can afford to by them a bag of m&m's if they ask for it.
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I will definately check out that website. I'm assuming it is adhi.com? And yes spell check is not a bad idea. Is there anything bad about putting medical terms that I commonly have trouble with into my user word list? My school said that spell check is a no-no but it has saved my butt a time or 2. 
that is a great question
One I have been wondering myself.
Thanks for the great advice! nm
Great idea!
Thanks for the tip!
I went to a not-so-great MT school. However,
I supplemented my weak areas with other materials and was able to pass MT employment tests before even graduating my course. I did the SUM tapes for practice dictation, read every sample report I could find, and independent study for pharmacy and A&P.
Great information.
I will definitely keep that in mind.
Wow, great comeback!
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That's a great idea! Let's do.
Best idea I've heard all day.
I am doing just great without having gone to any MT school.
I'm sure all are great, but I chose CS.
I also posted my answer on the main board for you, but here it is again.
I am also working right now typing acute care. I was hired before I graduated, so now I'm trying to finish the course in my spare time. Andrews and M-Tec are great schools, I am sure, and any school you choose would be a good choice. Good luck!
Great way of explaining it.
I was trying to not sound so.... ya' know. I just didn't want her to think that you needed some sort of special phone line. However, some companies that use C-phone may require you carry a long-distance plan, but they may reimburse you. Happy C-phoning. I kind of liked it when I used it, but I no longer do.
great post... nm
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Great Post!
Couldn't have said it better mahself!
great advice!
I just wanted to say I've been transcribing 10 years and I think this is FANTASTIC advice!
M-TEC is a great school. They will help you. nm
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Great Schools
I have also heard nothing but great things about these schools. I signed up for MTEC three weeks ago and have learned so much already. They are SO thorough and comparing them to a local home-study class I took about 11 years ago, they are wonderful!
If you go on the MTEC website to the message forum, you will see messages on there every day from current and past students and they are pretty much all 100% positive. I'm not sure about Andrews. I almost signed up with them, but I changed my mind at the last minute for some reason. I am soooooo glad I'm with MTEC. They make it fun and interesting to learn.
Good luck with whatever you choose.
It's a great course, and it would work
your brain. You'd learn a ton from it. You would use everything you learn from the course, and have the skills to research new terms.
Being afraid of medical terminology and wanting to be an MT would be like wanting to be a plumber but being afraid of funny smells, working in small places, and getting dirty.
:o>
What a great gift
I hope he continues to improve and get stronger.
That's great news!
Wishing you and your husband the best. I hope the news continues to be good for both of you.
Thanks DJ! That is a great list! nm
Focus is great
I started with them as a newbie and they have a great mentoring program. I now work for them part-time and another company and I will always be grateful to Focus for giving me a chance.
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