New here and about to graduate next week
Posted By: Danielle Peckham on 2005-07-23
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Hi..
I'm new here.
My name is Danielle, Dani for short. I'm an almost newly-graduated medical transcriptionist student. i will finish my one year course from GTCC in Jamestown, NC next week. I've already started looking for work.
I have one question though...as a newly graduated MT, where are the best places to look for work? the only major transcription experience i have is through the 10 week internship that was required of the program that I am enrolled in. Any suggestions or advice would be helpful. Dani from Greensboro, NC
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going for interview next week...
that had asked for 2 years experience but not required. I was told that I meet the minimum requirements for their company and they want me to test with them.
Some jobs are only 20 hrs a week, but you will need
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I'm a week away from completing
my MT course and would like to set up an email just for work. What service would you all recommend? Are there any requirements when it comes to emailing confidential documents?
New hire within a week, put no experience
I graduated from Career Step and a week later I had a job lined up as an IC. In every application I sent out, I made sure that the employers were aware that I was just starting out. I DID NOT say that I had 2 years of experience. Career Step does not say to use their education as experience when applying. Many companies recognize CS as a decent school and these companies will give us a shot.
I've got a week or so before I call...
...them back and accept, but if they're hiring more, I'll post it. My advice is to just apply like crazy! I applied even to places that said they wanted full-time MTs. Why not? You never know. Maybe they'll have that little "extra" work and will keep you in mind, or you might just hit them at the right time and place. Good luck to you!
did it in 9 months of about 35 or so hours a week
Worked HARD those hours too! :-)
I was typing 150lph my first week. sm
It certainly isn't impossible. No, it isn't great pay for someone who has a skill that is needed and is good at it, but you do need to start somewhere. I don't think companies are willing to start newbies out at 7-9cpl because they can and do hire experienced MTs at that rate. Why should they take a chance on someone unproven when they can get someone who has been in the industry 5+ years at the same rate? That doesn't happen in any profession that I know of.
I've been a working MT now for just under a year and can type 300 lph doing acute care and more if I am doing podiatry. Even at 6-7 cpl I can make a decent amount of money. I'd love to be getting more money, but that just isn't happening. Look at the job boards, most companies are advertising for 3-5 years experience starting at 7-9cpl, any higher than that is not the norm. Is it fair? Probably not, but it is the reality of this industry. Those who don't love their work, are not good at it, or are only in it for the money will be getting out and finding another profession. That will leave less competition and eventually the wages will begin to go up again.
I think there has just been a huge surge in new people entering MT in the last few years because of all the 'get rich quick' ads out there, but people are starting to realize this isn't an easy job.
Who knows, maybe I'm just too optomistic. 
i did their transcription test last week
and i had some blanks, but i heard back from them today. they offered me a spot in the training program.
FT is usually 5000 lines a week and - sm
PT is usually 2500 lines a week. I have never heard 2500 for FT and 1500 for PT a week. I hear the hiring rate is 5-7 cpl. The most you will probably get is .08 after a few years, unless it keeps going down which I hope does not happen.
I work 38 hours a week, here is my schedule
I did reply to your post below as well and hope I didn't not offend you. Here is my schedule, it works great for me and for my family. I get Friday nights, all day and night Saturday off, and am still able to attend church with my family on Sunday morning before having to work.
Sun. noon-9pm.
Mon. 8pm-1am
Tues. 8pm-1am
Wed. 6pm-1am
Thur. 8pm-midnight
Fri. 10am-6pm
I have to be up at 6:30 in the morning getting the older kids ready and off to school, but my little ones pretty much sleep through the night and I often catch a little nap with them during the day if I need one. I feel like I have the best of both worlds........stay home mom with my kids, and working and bringing in income. My DH only works a half day on Fridays so he is home before I start my shift at 10. Maybe you could ask for a trial period of a work schedule and make changes where you seem fit with your supervisor. I used to work a split shift, early a.m. and then again later at night, but found that to be quite draining and it made the days seem very long, but that is just me. Good luck, you will find what works best for you. :)
I was lucky if I made $1 an hour my first week! sm
It was horrible! After a month, I am now up to $8 an hour.(I know that is still not much!) I would look up every single drug and doublecheck the dosages. Now, I am familar with many of them and it feels good not to have to look them all up. It is great that your company thinks you are doing good work!
7 years with national - 30 hours per week -
a little over 16 thousand - Good luck making 25 thousand plus - not easy at all to make especially if you type a lot of ESL.
Definitely sounds like a scam. You can't learn much in an 8-week course. NM
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Med-Line School: Enrolling this week!
Why would anyone post such negative responses if you have no knowledge of this school or no experience with them? Actual transcriptionists are usually too busy to be on these chat rooms making up stories. Might be an M-Tec employee making the response. Did you know that M-Tec is a 20 million a year school? That is a lot of students that they are cranking out.......and they have jobs for all of these?
Med-Line provides a free orientation via webinar for anyone to attend that answers your questions. I have attended this webinar and I am enrolling after looking at ALL of the schools. It explains proper education to be successful and they actually place their students, not just give resume tips. And the internship is a real work experience with 100% QA support and feedback. No keys. Why don't you check it out for yourself and not listen to these people who have no experience with these schools.
Oh and by the way...it’s the 21 century and there are air cards. Internet is everywhere...
what company can I do about 1000 lines/week from home?
Hi, I just got an offer for a day job with benefits but I want to do about 1000 lines of MT a week from home.
Anyone have any recommendations about a company I can do that with?
I just graduated Everett Community College's program.
A woman told me this week her community college "certified" her as an MT.
I think the problem is the people who are teaching those courses don't know the difference. It isn't really a lie. They just don't know better. Of course they also shouldn't be teaching a subject they know little or nothing about, but that's for another thread, another time.
Maybe do a word count in some of your documents and get an average per day or week. Total for new
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AHP Graduate
Hi! I graduated from AHP last July. I found a job before graduating. In my opnion, I feel getting a job depends 50% on the course and 50% on the individual. I have been working for 1 year now and at times had 2 jobs at once. I had a hard time getting people to let me test, and I believe that is where the challenge is if you take the AHP course. When companies sees an Andrews or M-Tech graduate they won't hesitate to let them test. Good luck! If you need any help just let me know!
New Graduate
Hello All,
I am a newly graduate from a Technical College in Little Rock, AR. I am seeking part-time employment from an online company that provides the equipment necessary. I am also willing to take a pay decrease or even volunteer work for the experience in exchange. Does anyone know of a company whom I may contact? Serious replies or employers only please.
New Graduate MT
Hello everyone I am a new graduate from Career Step Medical Transcription and I am looking for an entry-level position, if anyone knows of any companies looking for someone that is eager to get started with their career please feel free to e-mail the information to me. Thank you.
New Graduate
Can anyone tell me where I can find work (any) from home that hire new graduates?
I also am a CAI graduate...
and the course only seems to have a bad rep on these boards. Everytime I have ever posted about them, it has been pulled. The moderate has denied this, but it's true. I don't know why it is looked down upon, except that it isn't one of the "big 3". It is a reasonably-priced, in-depth course and I learned a lot and was contacted the day after I graduated by a national company to test. I am still working for them.
New graduate
Hi Everyone.
I just completed a Medical Transcription and Billing course, and I was wondering how to get a job when everyone wants 3+ years experience. Does anyone have a company they can suggest to me that works with recent graduates???
Thanks so much for your help!!
new graduate
I know Northeast Transcription will waive the experience requirement if you pass their test. They pay on a 70-character line which amounts to making a little less but you could always start with them to gain experience then move on to something else.
New graduate looking for first job
Hello,
I am a new MT graduate and having a hard time trying to find work because of lack of experience. Does any one have any tips or suggestions to help me out?
Job for new graduate
No list given by my school. I attended a community college that I thought was a good program and now after reading all these posts I should have enrolled in an online program. It Would have saved me gas and babysitter money! Thanks for the advice on on being persistent, I am at it every day.
New graduate
I have just passed and received my certificate and am still finding it hard to find a job due to everyone wanting experience. Any helpful hints out there? Kathy
New Graduate
I have just recently graduated from MT school. I am getting discouraged about finding a job in this highly competive field. Does anyone know of any companies hiring new MT's out of school?
graduate
This may be irrelevant, but UW-Madison accepted my Penn Foster High School diploma and transcript. UW-Madison, University of Wisconsin-Madison, is an accredited nation-wide university. I am currently in my junior year and I am grateful to Penn Foster, to this day, that they have helped paved the way to my receiving a higher education at a nation-wide competitive university.
M-TEC graduate
Yes, there is a syllabus that you follow at your own pace. There are scheduled online classes, but you do not have to attend them live. I learned many things that have helped me on the job from these classes by reading the class notes (transcript of the class) at my own convenience. In fact, I have gone back since I graduated from time to time to review classes that interest me.
Another frustrated graduate
Where did you get hired for at home work for entry-level position?
What MT school did you graduate from?
That will make a difference in what you need to do now.
New graduate looking for employment.
Hi,
I am a new graduate that is having a difficult time finding companies that are hiring new MTs. I have put in numerous resumes with "not enough experience" replies. Does anyone have suggestions on companies that are willing to give new MTs a chance.
MTEC graduate
I graduated from MTEC in April of this year. I received an extensive list of companies willing to test me as a new grad. Upon testing with my chosen companies, I received multiple job offers. I was able to go to work for my 1st choice company. I am a bit of a skeptic too, especially when it comes to investing hard-earned money, but you can't go wrong with MTEC. Call and speak with Kathy or Susan. They will be more than happy to answer all of your questions. I wish you well with your decision.
New Graduate Going CRAZY!
Hello,
I am a new MT. I am so frustrated about finding employment that I really do not know what to do anymore? I have tried all local hospitals, offices, and companies. I just feel that this field may not have been the best step in my life? I am proud of myself, yet every test I take seems to kick me down lower than I am right now... are there any companies that do hire new MT graduates without making a 98 on the testing? I made a 87 on a test that required 90!I just do not know where to go from here?
If any MT out there could offer me overflow work or guide me in a new direction, I would be ever so grateful!
New MT graduate still looking for work
Hello,
Im a new graduate still looking for work!! Please if anyone know of a company that is hiring please let me know A.S.A.P. I would really apprecitate it.
Thanks,
Sonnett
M-TEC graduate support
Hi Trina
I sent you a private message, but would be happy to talk with you further about looking for placement. I see that you have been employed since graduation, but I think what I am hearing is that you are not happy with your choice of companies and would like to make some changes? If you would email me, we can talk more about some options. M-Tec graduates have support for a lifetime, so don't forget to check the COC and graduate forums for some additional assistance.
I hope to hear from you soon.
Susan
Happy CS graduate
I'm a graduate of Career Step and have to say I'm very happy with the education I received from them. I didn't get the textbooks, so I can't comment on those. I studied completely online. I don't know much about Andrews or M-Tech except that they are very good schools. If I hadn't gone with Career Step I would have chosen one of them. Someone mentioned the graded/comparison difference between the schools and I think that would probably be one of the main differences. I think to like Career Step you have to be a very independent studier. Someone who just likes to be given the material and left alone to get it done unless you ask for help. That's me . I graduated from CS in 2004 and have never had to buy textbooks for additional education. I've bought resource books but not because of something lacking in my education but because that's one of the things that goes along with being a successful MT, but what I learned from CS is what I took with me into the workforce and it has been all I've needed to successfully find and keep an IC position where my boss was very pleased with my work. Eventually, I decided to go the employee route and found a job with one of the largest companies. I've had no problems or worries doing my job. There are a lot of opinions out there. You will either love Career Step or hate it. I've very seldom seen anyone "on the line" or "undecided". They have a definite opinion one way or the other. I think that's a compliment in itself. I'd much rather have someone "like" me or "hate" me. No in between or lukewarm for me.
I'm an EvCC Graduate
I graduated in 2006 and had 2 jobs 3 months after graduating. The instructors are really nice and helpful. A couple of my "classmates" made a Yahoo! Group for EvCC students and alumni.
Sometimes hire students before they graduate. nm
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Any one graduate or know about U.S. Career institute
I am almost through the medical transcription course through U.S. Career institute. Does anyone know anything about them?
What transcription school did you graduate from?
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You do not have to be a graduate from one of the "top three schools" to get a job!! sm
I went to the VLC and had a job BEFORE I graduated. It has been almost three years now and I have never, ever had a problem with my education or landing a great job!! Please, do not listen to all the hype about the so called top three schools. Concentrate on what you did learn at your school. Apply that to what is needed in the MT world. Apply to everything out there whether it is in house or in your home! I applied to every job that stated 2 years experience or under when I was starting out, unless the ad specifically stated No newbies. Once you start testing with the companies you will eventually land something. While you are waiting and testing for employment keep up on your studies. Keep typing and use dictation tapes you have from your school. That way you wont be sitting idle while waiting for a job. It can be done WITHOUT going to the big three schools. Good luck to you and keep your chin up....and fingers typing!!
You have to graduate from one of their partnered schools
nm
USCI graduate support
Have you tried calling the Grad Services Department?
Allied/ Soon-to-be new graduate question
Has anyone had any experience with Allied? I am completing my training through them and although they have been very helpful, I have regretted my decision to go to school there (after reading numerous message boards, they simply are not the best school but it’s too late now!) Anyhow, I am looking for anyone who is currently going though OR graduated from Allied's MT program. I would love some helpful suggestions on how to get a job after graduation (the famous question!) Allied suggested that I pay 900 bucks to be placed in their "lifetime career assistance program" which assists you with your resume and helps you find a job. Does anyone think it's worth the $$$? Has anyone graduated from Allied and found a job? If so, please respond!! ANY SUGESTIONS from MT's would be greatly appreciated-I feel like I'm in the dark and don't want to make another bad decision!!! Thanks a bunch!
also a recent graduate and jobless
I really think we have to take into account the times and hope to see a little economic recovery soon. I have been told that things typically pick up in January. It seems a lot of recent grads are in the same boat.
I'm a Penn Foster Graduate sm
I graduated from Penn Foster in December 2008 and found an MT job within two months after graduating. Before you consider your education from there a total waste, my suggestion would be to apply to some of the companies who don't require two years of experience and see how you do on their tests. If you aren't passing them, then you probably should consider additional education.
If you pass them and the only thing stopping you is lack of experience, you might want to give it a bit of time and continue to apply to every company you can find who will take on a newbie.
Good luck to you!
New graduate desperately needing work!!!
Hello everyone.
I will be graduating with my technical certificate on December 17. I have been looking high and low for somewhere that will give me a chance since I have no experience. Does anyone have any clue where I can start. I would really prefer to work from home but if not I will survive. I have 2 children and it would make my life alot easier. Please help!!!!
What equipment would be best for my to have one my own in order to help me get work?
Desperate
Distance learners--how long did it take to graduate?
I am enrolled in a program right now that is supposed to take 9 months, but I am now on my 14th month (I think I am close to graduation now). I was just curious as to how long it has taken others to graduate who took MT distance learning courses. Thank you.
took me 9 months to graduate from Premier Program with M-TEC
Worked at it 5 days a week, just like a job.
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