Many companies have software that is NOT MAC friendly, tho. Might want

• Mac computers - Sue
  • Many companies have software that is NOT MAC friendly, tho. Might want - to stay with Windows. nm
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The only software I paid for out of my pocket was my word Expander software and the electronic medical dictionary - and I kept those receipts and deducted the expense on my taxes.

If the company has a specific platform that needs to be downloaded, that should never be charged for.

work.  You don't actually purchase it from them, but from another company.  The Scam company does not offer support for the software because you didn't buy it from them and the company you did buy it from is probably a sister company to Scam and you don't get any help there either.

I don't know how they are even still in business.  They have moved to a different state and changed their names at least once. 

If you have money to just throw away I'll send you my account number - LOL. 

Does anyone know of any other software besides Express Scribe? Do not like new version. When I tried it, it made my dictation sound worse even before I made adjustments. Does anyone have any advise?

Thanks

Can anyone help me where to buy or download escription software??

Kiran

What types of special software would I need to work at home as an IC? This is for a school project.

Thanks!

Firewall, Security Suite, Medical Spell Check, Line Count, etc. Anything eles anyone can add to this list?

My understanding has always been that it is not legal to share software to be installed on other computers.  I believe there are exceptions to this; some programs are "sharable," but usually those are free programs to being with (in my experience).  Microsoft programs come with a unique key that has to be entered when installing them.

My knowledge of software programs does not extend far beyond MS products, a few free downloadable programs and a few other miscellaneous software programs, so I apologize if I have given any incorrect information. 

yes, i recently purchased a software that allows my steno machine to act as the keyboard.  hence, typing at a speed of 225 wpm.

i also have 20 plus years of medical terminology exposure with 3 quarters of medical terminology while in school.  i've taken several depos through the years where the doctor is just reading verbatim from his op report, so i got pretty familiar with the different types of medical records through the years.

you guys are the experts here.  i am looking for a way to work from home in order to be with my daughter.  i know the pay would be less but i never wanted to be a millionaire anyway. 

my strength would be my ability to produce a lot of lines in a day.  i know there's probably a lot more to learn, but do you guys think this is something i could transition into without needing to go back to school? 

I'm  just trying to figure out if I'm actually doing this whole process right or not.....II know I have to purchase some things, but want to make sure I'm not being taken.

but I could not get the footpedal to work.  Anybody have experience with this?  I downloaded Express Scribe to listen to the dictation.

Thanks in advance.

Hello all!

I am sure this has been asked and I have been a lot of researching for companies on line that offer benefits - not IC positions.  I have not had much success and wondered if any of you gals/guys are working such companies, are they hiring, and more importantly would they hire a Career Step grad with a little over 1 year experience?  I work at a local PT company, but am tired of driving to town every day for the tapes and making deliveries - had a taste of online work once and would like to get back to that, but need benefits!!  Thanks!!

Lori

May I suggest looking into your local community college for your medical transcription training?  Part of the course of study for my MT diploma was an internship with an actual transcription company which was a great help to get training in the real world of medical transcription and to see how a transcription company actually works.  I was able to take all the classes online, done in the time framework of actual college classes plus I've earned credits that I could use toward something else.

They have a certificate program, a diploma program (which I earned) and an associates degree program.  I know nothing about the online MT companies...but it seems to me an actual brick/mortar college adds more credibility to your credentials. I had great instructors and a location to go to when I needed to see them face to face. 

I could be wrong as I haven't checked out anything else but this would be my suggestion to those looking to earn their MT training. 

This website also has a plethera of potential hiring companies.

http://www.dmoz.org/Health/Professions/Medical_Transcription/Services/North_America/United_States/

They are free to hire as they please.  They do not owe anyone an explanation. 

Regarding your other comments, there are so many MTs who either never even went through an MT training program or went through a program that was not one of the "top 3," and they have found jobs and are successful.  How many times does this need to be said before you understand it?  Stop putting unnecessary fear into people.  If a person wants to succeed in this industry, it is possible via many routes.

HOw many companies have you both applied to?  Was it just the nationals like MQ and Spheris?  Did you try all the small, independent MTSO's out there? 

 I am a newbie who has been working for a little over 2 months.  I applied to over 140 companies, all within one weekend, and found a job by the end of the following week.  I recieved a total of 13 responses.  I understand that 13 responses out of the 140+ resumes I sent out seems bleak, but I got 13 responses!!! And a job!!!  It may seem tedious to sit and do that, but if you found a job at the end of it all, wouldnt it be worth it? 

Applying to one company every few days will get you no where.  Apply to as many as you can find, and do it all within a week.  Spacing them out will only stress you out.  Beef up your resume and research how to write a great cover.  Print out a list of companies and check them off as you go.  Apply to them all and test for as many of them that will let you.  Use the time you are not applying to retranscribe the stuff you did in school.  It will keep what you learned sharp and help with you typing speed as well. 

Good Luck.

Here is a list that someone posted of companies who supposedly will hire newbies:  http://forum.mtstars.com/medical_transcription/v/3/7497.html.  You might want to try sending your resume to all of them.  It may take a lot of sending, but you should get some responses. 

If you do save the tests you are taking (if you have permission) and are unsure why you failed, I would be more than happy to look over anything and give you feedback.  You can E-mail me if you'd like at mtmentor@gmail.com.