Not enough work.
Posted By: Angela on 2005-11-14
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I have been working for about 1-1/2 years now in med trans, almost a year for this one company. Still pretty new at the lingo and how the business side of things run. But lately, there has not been enough work with the company and I am sitting around for hours getting only a few dictations downloading. Your are assigned an account and also a backup but I was just wondering if this slow time thing is normal? This has been going on now for 3 weeks, also kind of has been occurring every now and then since this summer. I am just wondering how long what the usual is and how long should I wait until starting to look for another job?
Thanks
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I've seen awful work from "experienced MTs and good work from new graduates
I've seen awful work from "experienced MTs and good work from new graduates.
Training and education really does make a difference. Some people just have 15 or 20 years of very bad experience. They may be fortunate that one employer was willing to hire and keep them, but if that one closed, they would be in trouble. It all depends on the person. some new graduates are a better bet then some experienced MTs. I would prefer to find an experienced MT with great skills and a teachable attitude, but many experienced MTs know everything and are only willing to do things the way they've always done them.
most psych work is included in multispecialty hospital work..sm
contracted to a medical transcription service that requires multispecialty experience because of the hospital work. Unfortunately, very rarely can a medical Transcriptionist these days be given only one specialty when working for a service or hospital. We have to be well versed in multi specialties. The Turn Around Time on demands have increased, and thus the service or hospital gives the MT many different types of work. Learn as many specialties and gain as much experience in different specialties, which in turn will make you a more valuable MT and more apt to gain employment.
Just be sure not to pay for work. There is an MTSO below who apparently charges to work for them (sm
It might be tempting when you're getting desperate for work to pay someone so you can work for them, but don't do it. You can buy software and a foot pedal on your own, so don't let them fool you. If you are approached via e-mail from this site by an MTSO saying they have work for you, please read the posts below before making any decisions.
Can you share where you work that the work is plentiful? nm
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Work for MTs
I was hired before I even graduated or had begun job hunting by a large transcription company. It was the easiest job I have ever gotten. I was hired because I attended a top-notch school (M-TEC) and did well in the program. There are plenty of jobs for well trained MTs, even new ones.
Work through it
Type the report thorugh the first time. Look up any you are not sure of to gain understanding of the report. Listen again full through and fill in blanks. Then listen again to problem areas to pick out works. Never guess. Leave blanks where you are not sure. Any hard dictator takes time to learn and multiple listens to the voice file to complete it to the best of your ability.
FT work and PT Mt work...
can this be done or am I getting in over my head. FT in-house, not MT and PT MT at home.
Anyone else doing this?
looking for work
Hi,
I would suggest NOT going to companies.....try docs you know personally or that have their own practice. That is how i started, just walked in, gave them a business card and flyer and made a deal, that if they gave me a chance, i would reduce the cost for the first 30 days. i got my first doc that way five years ago and he has referred me to many and i am still with him in addition to two others he referred to me! It is wonderful.....set your own hours, no rush on anything. good luck!
Cindi
Not enough work
I am actually an employee and they do have set hours kind of. Technically they say set hours but I have 2 split days and was told at the beginning as long as you get hour 40 hours in. But also at the same time, the first 2 hours of my work day I have been getting mabye 10 dictations, but they still ask you to tell them if you are not going to be around at any of those times, and when you will make up those hours. It is just frustrating because everything was starting to click into place. Finally getting up to 1300 lines a day and making some good money!
maybe her son will go to work for her too. nm
:)
Here's what seems to work for me
I have a very active 16-month-old and there's no WAY I can work when she is awake. She needs my attention every minute at this age. She stays home with me fulltime. I get up at 7 am and spend the mornings with her till naptime (around noon till 2 or 3pm) and work when she is napping. I then work after she goes to bed at night, usually from 8ish to 11 or midnight. I still get about 6-7 hours of sleep a night and although I could use a little more, it's so worth it to have my sweetie home with me :) I'm lucky enough to have a 24-hr TAT with no set hours and this helps immensely too. I tried part-time set hours and that was a bust at this point in our lives.
I also have a mother's helper (a 14-yr-old neighborhood girl) who comes 3 afternoons a week for 2 hours to watch and play with my daughter so I can get a little extra work/catch up on housework time. I pay her $4/hr and she is thrilled to get it.
Where there's a will, there's a way! :)
work!!
I work for a local dermatology clinic. I applied like crazy to more than a few nationals and no one would hire me even though I was passing their tests. But I like the fact that I can still work at home the majority of my work day, I have to go into the office to pick up my tapes and print what I typed the previous day. I live close to the office so it's not like I'm breaking the bank driving into an office 15 to 20 miles away everyday, and my children don't have to spend 9 hours a day, 5 days a week in day care like they did when I had my office accounting job.
want to work...
I am looking to work from home as an MT. I just finished school and have no experience. I am willing to do an apprenticeship is necessary. Anybody got any ideas?
I did some work for them.
They are a pretty good place to work, as far as I know, I am new too. Good luck!
Need work!!
Hello,
Im a new MT graduate looking for work. Please if anyone knows of any companies that will hire new MT graduates, please let me know. Or if you are company willing to give a chance let me know.
Thanks,
Sonnett
Seriously, looking for work!
I recently completed my at-home education and am also having a tough time getting work. I am a mom, both of my children are in school. I am extremely hardworking and eager to start work. Does anyone have advice for me on what to do next? I have joined AAMT and have posted my resume in a number of places. I have applied with many of the large companies via internet. I am so frustrated with the testing process, not knowing how I am doing. Maybe these companies just don't want newbies? I also made several attempts to solicit work through local Doctors. With all of my effort, the only lead I received resulted in a $600 loss with TA Assoc. I am sure you have all heard of them! Help?
No work yet.
Here it is Tuesday morning 10:00 and no work yet. Yesterday it was about 2:00 before anything arrived. Does every company have this problem?
No work yet.
I have an even better one: How would you like to get backup accounts with "no work" too. What a joke.
Would MT work for me?
Hi!
I am a 53 year old nurse with over 25 years nursing experience. In 2005 I moved to a Caribbean island with my husband who was itching to retire.
I have done some writing since moving here, but I miss my medical career. Unfortunately, the island I live on does not want to give me a nursing license, so I am looking for replacement career! I am not ready for retirement.
Although I could certainly do the course work, I wonder if being located "off shore" would decrease my employment possibilities. I do, however, maintain a U.S. address for business purposes. I would like the imput from MT's out there.
I heard from a company called TRS Institute who says they hire off shore workers after completing their course. Anyone know about them?
Thanks,
Jen
Help, no work...
I just started with a new company and there has been no work for over a week. I have emailed and IM'd, and all they will tell me is that there should be work soon, that is, when they respond. What do I do now? Wait, or start looking again? Why do they hire when there is no work to do?
Work
Hi Karen,
If you would like some work until the other comes in, please let me know. If you have WP and a wave player, I would be willing to discuss overflow work for you.
Thank you,
Debbie, WRU Transcription in Illinois
work
I guess it all depends what wage you are making. There are some companies that pay newbies better than others. So may be that is what you have to look at.
Is this the one where you pay them $100 and then get to work for 2 cpl?
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Anyone work for MQ?
I have used the search function on this site to try to find out what really is the problem with working at Medquist. Basically, all I get is that they restructured which affected people's accounts and line counts at the time, got rid of bonuses and 401K matching and don't answer emails. As far as QA feedback goes, on one hand I read that you never hear from them and on the other that they pester you all the time.
Surely, a lot of people do actually work for them. I was thinking of applying. I don't really find the above all that horrible. Am I missing something?
Enlightenment would be appreciated. Thanks.
Work there Now!
This place has really changed since being bought out by Nightingale (formerly Scribes) There were a lot of cuts which in turn, made a lot of MTs and employees leave. However, all the good ones stayed and are growing with the company. There's also been a lot of turnover in the office, but again, it seems like it's for the better. The air of the company seems to be getting lighter and talking with the girls in production is a lot of fun these days! "more fun than..."
I really like it and don't plan on leaving any time soon! Plus, where else can you get paid training with a QA standard like none-other! That's why they get the good accounts! And moving towards EMR, this looks fantastic!
Nope, not going anywhere!
OMG!!! Why would anyone work for that?
New grad or not, no one needs to work for such low wages. Sha, I really hope this is not what they offered you. If it is, you need to run from this company. They obviously don't value their MTs. Even if you do 400 lph editing, which new grads can rarely, if ever, do, you would only be making $5 an hour! I thought 5.25 for straight transcription was low, but 1.25 for editing? That is ridiculous! 
looking for work.
I am looking to do psychiatric report transcription mostly but have some experience in the hospital medical fields also. I have about 2 years psych experience and 6-8 months medical experience. Can anybody help.
Amber
MT work available
Is the only work available from nationals VR/ASR rejects?
I need work!!! Please help!!!!
 PLEASE HELP!!!! Desperately in need of work.I do not have exprience, but I do have a CNA certifcate, and I am familiar with medical terms. I have a dictation pedal, and software. Please help, my husband is sick and unable to work at this time. We have 2 small children, so I have to be working from home. Sincerely... Amber Holt
Regarding MT work....
I was in your situation and took a course through PCDI. I think they are now Ashworth University or something like that. Also, if you have your CNA, check with some local doctors or your local hospital. Our local hospitals started sending employees home to work. You may have to work at the hospital for a short while, but then you could work at home. Another benefit to this, is that you would get appropriate training while at the hospital. If you have any questions, just email me. Most places will not hire without an education or experience.
I used to, but where I work currently (sm)
the spellchecker is so good and so updated that I have not been updating my drug books. Then again I've been doing this a long time. The company also provided a Quick Look Drug Book CD, but it's so slow that I find using on-line sites faster, or creative googling.
When you watch TV and an ad for a drug comes on, pay attention because it's usually new and patients will be asking for it. I'm not saying that's the best place for patients to get their drug information, but it helps me learn the correct pronounciation and spelling of some popular new ones.
I work for them...
the company was bought by Proveros, but yes apply. The pay is ok. Not the best you will see, but I am almost always busy. The accounts are pretty good. Give it a shot.
MT work
This is only my opinion on if work will be there...
It will. My current docs office has voice recognition and they go in after every patient and talk and type to fix the errors along the way, but I have noticed that I am waiting longer and longer in the waiting room to see the doctor. This is just a clinic. No big emergency stuff done here and I waited an hour in the waiting room to see a doc. This happens one more time and I will find another office. See my point. The doctors that want to do too much on their own are going to see their practice go down hill for lack of patients.
2nd before going on to this office my docs were all through University of Michigan Hospital. There I expect to have to wait if an emergency has come in and they had to go from the IM Clinic into the main hospital. The funny things is that I never had to wait an hour in the waiting room even with this set up. Also I know for a fact these docs do NOT have the time to sit at a computer and type every patient they saw for the day. Also the OR cannot do this as they have to dictate the minute they end one surgery and many times they only have about 3-5 minutes between surgeries.
I know this is a lot of information but one last thing.
VR has to be able to recognize that distinct voice everytime to work. Teaching hospitals probably will never use this since they get new residents every year. There is just not that kind of time for any place that has large amounts of residents on site.
I could go on and on, but I won't. Hope this gives you enough info.
Jenn
I used to work for 5.15
and had a lot of the same expenses as you, commuting, wardrobe, lunch, etc. My mother kept my children for free when they weren't in school so I didn't have to pay for childcare. One summer my mom had to go take care of her sick mother for 2 weeks and I had my SIL (who babsat for a living) keep my children). She charged my exactly what she charged everyone else, 2.00 and hour per child. I have 2 children. So for those 2 weeks I was working for 1.15 and hour and of course you know it doesn't actucally equal out to that. While I don't make a tremendous amount as a transcriptionst, I am able to work from home and have the time I need for myself, family, etc. At the time my children were 6 and 8. Now are 15 and 17 and minimum wage is still the same, that is pathetic.
why I want to do this amt of work
I just accepted a full time job with benefits in general transcription. I was willing to take it, even though it is not medical transcription, because the benefits are very good and kick in so quickly (after 30 days). I want to do a little extra work on the side because I have gotten used to it this last year in school to do a couple hours of work a night or on the weekend on my computer. And I want to not get rusty on MT and also have my foot in the door with an MT company.
I hear a lot of people on this board complaining about not getting enough work.
Are there companies where you log on in the morning and accept work for the day if it's posted there, first come first serve, or is it pretty much you might work 40 hours one week and none the next depending on what they send you, and you have to do whatever they send you?
looking for work
Just wondering, as a newbie, what is the best approach when looking for work. Should I be randomly mailing my resume out to all the MT companies I can find or am I better off just applying to the companies that are posting positions? It seems I am spending alot of time writing these tests by Career Step. Am I on the right track?
MT Work
Am looking for MT work. Anybody have any leads? I am newby.
How are you going to do the work if you don't know how?
Nobody teaches "on the job" in MT anymore. A lot of places won't even hire newbie graduates because they don't have time to check every single thing they type.
You wouldn't be getting enough work done to make it worth my time, all you are asking for is a free education. "You work for free and I'll teach you my trade" -- that practice has been gone for a long time.
How about where they work?
That may be a place to start if they hire new MTs. Do they make that amount of money? Do they work in house or at home?
WORK
Ask your transcription teacher that question. He/she should know if any local hospitals hire newbies and train them, and which MTSOs will take trainees. Sorry, I don't know where Everett is, or I might be able to help more. I have taught those subjects for years and spend a good deal of classroom time on jobhunting. Of course, your teachers have shown you **** and told you at least 10% of those employers (144 today)will consider newbies, right? I have finally (after 5 years of trying) gotten our local medical center to accept my graduates IF they can pass the test. Take any tests you can. You will learn from them. Hope this helps. Rosie -- an oooold teacher
WORK
Great suggestion, thanks!
need work
Can anyone out here tell me how a newbie gets a job. Every place I have sent my resume contacts me back saying when I have 2 years experience I can try again. Here is my thought.... HOW IN THE H- - - does a newbie get experience if nobody will hire them? Am I the only one having this problem?
Still Looking for MT work!
I thought I had found the right transcription job, but go to find out I was wrong! In the little time I worked for her she lost 2 accounts and she was not professional, did not pay her employees on time either. So I'm pretty sure that is why we could not all login to EditScript, we were all cut-off and could not log back in. Today, we still have not heard from her about what happened, I called eScription myself to find out what had happened. So if anyone is hiring that goes by their word and sticks to it, let me know. I justed graduated in November of 2008, when I worked for Transmedical I did transcription and VR editing. The platform was EditScriptMT Version 8.
I'm hoping someone can help me!
Thanks,
Sonnett
New MT needs help finding work
I have recently graduated from a medical transcription school (PCDI) and am on the computer or phone everyday looking for a job. Everyone wants experience and as soon as you say you are new, their mood changes and they aren't interested. Would anyone please give me any ideas where to look that I may not have looked yet? I am anxious to get started in the business.
Re: NEW MT needs help finding work
Unfortunately, your choice of school was not a good one. PCDI is considered one of the poorest MT training programs. That might be part of your problem. You would be instantly employable had you attended Andrews or M-Tec. In fact, you would have employers lined up waiting to hire you. You might want to consider acquiring further training with one of the premier schools that turn out job-ready MTs employers are eager to hire. Many people who have attended Career Step have also met with success in their search for employment.
Get work with a service first.
You need to learn the ropes, so to speak, so you'd profit by working for a service. You can observe what they do, how they do it, and you can get your skills polished up.
Then, when you are ready and settled elsewhere, you can begin your business. You'll be on more solid footing.
If you need a business loan, nobody is going to want to give you one if you have no experience doing the job. You'll be in a better position if you take a job with a service now.
work wanted
Does anyone out there know of any at home entry level MT jobs. I just graduated and I have had 2 people call me to set up testing for a job. When I let them know I just graduated this month, they sound a little worried. Any tips or advice. Much appreciated!
Tiffiny
Work offered
I am a new and I was offered a job by another MT who has lots of extra work. Is it a good idea to take work like this. Please I need some advice on this.
Cathy
Work wanted
Is there anyone out there who will give this newbie a chance? JUST GRADUATED AND LOOKING FOR WORK!!!!!
Thank You
Tiffiny
work Wanted
Washington State!
You might be able to work at home.
You might be able to work at home if you are successful in passing their course.
Look carefully at schools before you sign up. Andrews and M-Tec both have high graduation rates and their students get jobs easily. They are worth the money.
They are both approved by AHIMA and AAMT, provide personalized instruction with experienced CMT instructors, and have a proven track record. They provide more and that is why they cost more.
Don't try to save money by going with the cheapest school you can find. You'll end up spending twice as much in the long run. You'll spend for books and materials, for references, and in lost time on the job, and you may end up being unemployed for months looking for a job.
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