It's okay for a newbie I guess
Posted By: see message on 2006-01-31
In Reply to: Pay rate??? - help me!
Generally (not always though), 1 minute of dictation equals 10 lines of transcription. So, a 60-minute dictation would be 600 lines. At $40 per dictated hour, that would be equivalent to 6.66 cents per line.
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i'd guess
that employers are always looking for those willing to work weekends, evening or night hours; of course, someone with common sense, English skills and terminology knowledge, and esp someone they can depend upon. But above all, someone that does quality transcription, not just someone going fast for the money they can make. Blanks are much more acceptable than errors. When looking for a company, there are so many factors to consider. But definitely beware of any outfit that requires money up front of any kind (and avoid). Try to go with a company you see represented on this or other legitimate boards. Age should not be a problem. Most will try to hire cheap so have enough confidence in what you bring to the table that you don't sell yourself short, even while trying to break into the field. Good luck!
Guess I still need
A LOT of help! ;) Thank you for everything. I will definately remember that one since I embarassed myself on here.
Guess what
My doctor recommended this course to me. He and his fellow doctors perfer AHP graduates.
And guess what? I am smart enough to research online and in other books about transcription. I love reading the word help postings and trying to find the answer myself. That is good practice. I have purchased extra dictation to transcribe too. If you want to do anything well you have to give it your all.
Thanks!!! =) Could be better, could be worse I guess!
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Guess I got lucky!
I worked with a great group of people who were more than happy to answer a quick question if they could, and after a while it went both ways. I really didn't understand the competitiveness until I worked for a national inhouse when they had an office here in town. What a rude awakening.
I guess I have two questions?
1. Why is it such a shock to newbies that the field is so hard to break into?
2. Why aren't the people who sell these MT training programs telling newbies that it is so?
Well I guess I have never had a job then. I must have imagined that I did.
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I guess I was lucky
I graduated in June from At-Home Professions. I had a job a few weeks before I was finished. Now four months later I am done training and making 10-cents a line! I had a mentor until last week and now I am completely on my own working for a hospital in California in Neurology. I guess I was just lucky...keep on trying. I could not afford the "top three" schools. I feel that my school was adequate, it gave me a start and I've had to work really hard, but it has been well worth it-I am making awesome money, work about 4 hours a day and get to stay home with my 2 boys. Find someone to mentor you-the best thing I ever did.
I guess no one, huh? Wow! Bad sign maybe?...nm
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I guess you did not understand
what I said then.
I guess I should proof my work better too...ha ha
guess it's true what they say about newbies...sm
a bunch of eager-beaver pants-wetters who know everything from their 20 hours of transcribing "real" tapes, plus entitlement attitudes
I guess I'm just not willing to work THAT hard
But you are right, if you are IC you have no health care benefits, 401k, etc, so you'd get paid more. Also working for 3 different companies helps. Good luck to you.
Should be exception....... I guess my emotions
i guess when they moved your post
they deleted my answer. Did you (OP) see it first?
I guess I should have clarified this since posts have been
what I meant was why anybody would go to the trouble of starting out now to be an MT..the intense training it takes. I certainly can understand those of us who have been in the biz for a while... but now I see the post above is about "being a part time MT" Do newbies not understand the amount of training it takes? That is my point...it takes years to be proficient to cover all acute care...and only to make a small wage...that was my point.. And I stand by it. It is a profession that absolutely does not pay off for new hires.
Agree with below, leave blanks, don't guess
You should never guess. If you are not sure, leave a blank. I don't know for sure, but companies will most likely hold you to the same QA standards as everyone else, but they may be more understanding that you have to send more blanks to QA. Ask QA to send the corrections back to you so you can review them.
I guess you don't mind working for $5-10 an hour.
I don't feel 5 cpl is worth my time. Even doing 200 lph (it took me 7 months to get to that point), I would only be making $10 an hour. Why would anyone waste their time? Their are companies out there that offer new MTs much better rates. But if you don't feel you are worth more than that, by all means, go ahead and accept minumum wage.
Guess I didn't link it! Pasted inside...sm
http://www.unitedtran.com/default.htm nm.
I guess most of us weren't responding to that...just commenting in general. sm
...especially regarding the comments of the comment on the comment....ya know?
Guess what, it's not just the testing. MANY doctors are terrible dictators.
Sometimes the dictation they use for the test is from the actual doctors they are hiring MTs for. If you can't do it on the test, you can't do it, period.
NEWBIE HELP!!
Hello,
My name is Diana and I am a new MT, I just graduated from Texas Womens University and PIE with Gatlin Education and I have to find work soon. I have applied to many places but I do not have enough experience, but how can I gain experience when no one will give me a chance? I need any advice I can get. Please help me find work and ANY advice would be beneficial to me. Thank you so much.
Diana Strand
Newbie
Hi mommawolf23. Don't be frustrated. Keep going through those job boards and eventually you will find a place. Good luck.
renauda from Canada
Newbie Help
I have been out of school for about 8 months and I have worked for two different companies. The first job I had, while it gave me experience they had no benefits and they paid me very poorly. But, it gave me the experience I needed to pass a test at for a very good company that has benefits galore. My whole point is that even if you have to take a crappy job at first, do it. It will be worth it. I know that OSi hires newbies. They put you through a program that I have heard good things about.
Newbie pay...
starting at $10.90/hr, 800 lines per day, incentive pay and good benefits. Is this a good offer for in-house transcription job.
Thanks in advance.
RE: Newbie pay
Yes, very good pay in my opinion wherever you are located.
Newbie pay
If it gets your foot in the door and you can swing it, I'd say take it. You didn't say if this is clinic work or hospital, of course.
Newbie
Please let me know of the company that is hiring!
just another newbie
I am so new and I am getting ready to get done with my course and I am even wondering if I will even get hired or looked at. I know I am new. I dont have 2 year experience, but I wouldnt mind getting 2 years experience. Do you know who even hires someone without experience?? I just have what I learned through Allied Business School. Now I dont have the experience but I know if some company would give me a chance I would make then a good employee. Anyone could give me advice I would surely appreciate it.
I am newbie as well, but......
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newbie
Well believe it or not if you go to superpages and pull up a list of physicians in your area, take the time to send a brief letter to them that you are a new transcriber in their area. Even though you may send out 100. You will probably get 10 or 20 responses. That is more than enough work.
A NEWBIE
I am a newbie to MT, not the medical field. I have been in this field for 17yrs. I am taking a course from A-Z Transcription, and I really feel like I am getting a quaility education. You will find there are rude people in every line of work, and like the previous person said, most are perfectionist. I am not, nor do i plan to be and I think the seasoned MT's need to pipe down and help the newbies out and not be so critical, becuase everyone of them were "newbies" at one time.
Just take a lot of what people say with a grain of salt, and do some research on your own, because frankly you will find better info,then getting it from someone else, and avoide being critisized for asking questions, and don't forget why you choose this field. For me, it is to be home with my children. I want to make this job a fun and rewarding one, otherwise I would stay in the rat-race of working in the hospital. Good luck, and if you ever need someone to talk to email me, as I am learning as I'm going too. 
Another Newbie
I know you've all heard this same story over and over but I am a graduate of At-Home Professions and have been looking for work from home for over two months. I've exhausted all possibilities locally and emailed countless resumes. I realize now that I should have done more research before choosing my school. I'm getting very discouraged; it seems like I'll never find that first job. Any suggestions or possibly an experienced Transcriptionist out there who would be willing to mentor me?
newbie
Yes, I've taken many tests and sent out more resumes than I can count with the same results. Many companies did't even respond. Congrats to you for getting two jobs, that's quite an accomplishment for a newbie. Thanks for the kind words of encouragement. I'll keep trying.
newbie
Is At-Home Professions not a good idea? I am looking into to thier course as we speak, and it seems o.k. I checked them out with the BBB. The payment plan I guess is what has me very interested in them, the other training courses do not have that. Please let me know if there is something I need to know before I enroll.
Thanks
newbie
after reading about uscarreer institute graduates not being hired anywhere I am totally depresses and don't know what to do as I have only 2months left until I am finished with the course.
newbie
I think the best way is to find a mentor in your area. That's what I did, and it worked out great.
Newbie that got a job!
I got a job! I wanted to let everyone know to not give up and keep moving forward in your search for a job. I just bombarded them with resumes. Most of the companies that I sent resumes sent me back a link that allowed me to test.
Here is a great word of advice (from an experienced MT on the boards) - start with the companies that are at the bottom of your list. You need to save the ones that are at the top of your list and that you would really like to be hired by. This way you will gain some experience at the testing process and be more comfortable by the time that you get to the ones that you like. I am a nurse and actually didn't do well on the first few tests that I took. I did okay, but I think I was so nervous and wanted to pass so bad that I messed up. After the first couple of ones, I settled down and passed! The person who hired me said I aced the test.
It does take time to hear back from each of the national companies. Also, check your local paper. I actually found a few positions available in my hometown that allows you to work from home. Networking is also important. As I was out and talking to people, I would mention what I was doing. I had several leads to doctor’s offices that way.
Also, I know that there are constantly questions about what schools are the best, etc. I signed up with the VLC. Most of the things that I have faced in the testing process were areas that the VLC provided training. Be sure to review your materials while you are waiting and as you are sending resumes, etc. Also, have your entire collection of reference materials close by and the internet available in case you need to look something up quickly. A lot of the tests are open book.
I wish you much success in your future endeavors. Good luck and remember to breathe! Michele
Also a newbie.
I recently graduated from an MT program as well, TechSkills. I guess part of the reason I didn't anticipate an employment problem is because an admissions rep. told me that they had problems with students staying and completing their program before they got jobs!!! I am certainly frustrated, but I haven't given up yet. I had heard Accuscribe was hiring, but I don't know if they are anymore.
for the newbie
When I first started about 6 years ago, I also had the same problem with hearing every 3-4 words the doc was saying. I had to swallow my pride and tell the doc I just could not transcribe for him because I could not understand his dictation. Please do not give up as it sounds like you truly want this. Remember, where 1 door closes another opens...just keep trying and best of luck to you!
Newbie
I was wondering if anyone has any advice on how to get started doing medical transcription. I went to a local business school and completed their program for medical transcription. The problem I keep running into is I get told I don't have enough experience. But how can I get the experience if nobody will give me a chance at a job so I can get the expericence that everyone wants. Any suggestions or comments would be greatly appericated.
newbie's
I am finishing up my training course for medical Transcriptionist to work at home but I don't have a clue on where to get started, what equipment to use, how to hook up, can anyone lend me some advise. I would really be thankful. I am very determined to do this and be successful. Thanks
Can anyone help a newbie?
I worked with a friend with over 15 years experience for about 3 years learning and learning some more. I fell for the myth that if you learn the job you could get a job, but found out much different. I then went to school for 2 years majoring in transcription and earned an Associates Degree just graduating this month. Does anyone know any companies or MTSO that will give me a chance. Have been testing and testing and getting call backs, but when they hear my experience they say no keep trying. If you do well enough on the tests for a call back why no job???? Any advice or companies to try would be greatly appreciated!!! Thanks so much!!!!!!
not low pay in this era, especially for a newbie
since I can get MT's with 2 years + for 7-9 cpl EASY, I wouldn't hire a newbie for more than 6. Probably you can get 6.5 and get up to 7 or 8 by the time you have 2 years. At least you have worked for a year on the same accounts and you have some speed up...
Newbie needs some help
Hi, I'm a newbie and was just wondering if anyone has ever heard of/worked for AccuStat Carolinas? I think I just got hired...they didn't have me test, I just sent a resume. Can anyone help?
newbie, too
Hi
I will be in your same boat in about one more month. In reading these posts, I find that I am wondering how hard it will be to get started, since all the companies require experience. I would love to just get an apprenticeship somewhere, but then again, they don't seem to be plentiful, either. If you get something, I would be interested in some tips my way.
newbie
I am a new MT. I would love to do an internship for you, just where are you located?
Newbie
I also had a hard time looking for a job when I graduated. There are some companies that will hire. Try transcription resource which has many company lists.
Newbie needs help!
I am graduating from a college with a certificate in Medical Trascribtion in May. Any advice for me? I would like to work out of the home. Am I going to have trouble getting a job since I went through a college to get my certificate?
Also, I need all the advice on what is the best books to have. I bought Stedman's Medical Dictionary 28th Edition for the class dictation...but it didn't cover nearly as much as I hope it would. Also, what is a good Drug Dictionary to have on hand? Thank you for any help you can give me!
Susan
Newbie
Hi, I am a newbie to the field of medical transcription and I was wanting to know if anyone could direct me to some companies that hire "newbies".
newbie
Hi All, I've posted a couple of times but I can't find them, so, please excuse this post if it shows up several times I am so new at all this I feel downright foolish. Now, I need some honest opinions/ advice. I'm currently enrolled in a MT course online. I haven't seen anything posted about my 'school' but would like to know if anyone has heard anything about Ashworth University (PCDI)? Have I wasted $$ by enrolling here? Also, where does one go to find out all the abbreviations used on this board? I'd also like information on getting a foot pedal that works with Express Scribe. I've got some practice dictations to work on, trying to get a head start, as I've not gotten the transcriber stuff from the school yet. Thanks in advance. I hope I can find this after I hit send 
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