OOps..REALITY!!!
Posted By: Sorry. on 2006-03-05
In Reply to: What we know, that you do not know, - is REALITY!
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Reality check
When HIPAA went into effect that fateful October, the AMA did a survey and less than 50% of physician practices had any HIPAA compliance practices in place or had started preparing them. That is a fact. In the private office setting, the office can include anything they wish into their compliance notification their patients sign and their patients have the option to opt out of whatever sections they don't want to participate in. That is a fact.
It is personal preferences in complying with HIPAA regulations, not just for the MD but for the patient. That is a fact.
Reality check.
You may think you are a great MT or can be, but experience is not something you can fake. I have no idea if you are new to MT or not, but if you are trying to break into the field and plan to lie about your experience it will show and it will show in every aspect of your job. I know for a fact my company checks references and many companies do. Posting such a question is just galling. What kind of work ethic is that?
Reality check and kudos
To all you experienced MT's out there, I offer you my Kudos and job well done!! As a new MT you think you "know it all" which, in fact, is not true. I have downloaded a test from a MT company, and the Doctor's dictations are so out there, it could only take a highly qualified professional to decipher what is being said.
For new MT's just starting out, if you find a company who is willing to train you, be faithful to them. Those companies are rare and it takes time to train you to be able to listen and transcribe some of these reports.
I appreciated all of you "seasoned MT's" and for the positive feedback that you post on this board. Keep it up!!
let's not assign emotions to reality, puhleeze
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You want good news or the reality of MTing? sm
Got out of MT after 12 years recently. I had multiple job offers when I graduated from MTEC and have worked at home since that time. I have made excellent money most of those years and used to enjoy it. Over the past 3 years there has been a definite turn for the worse as far as the number of ESLs docs out there, as it seems all the docs who speak well are using ASR or switching to electronic medical records altogether. Also, instead of my line rate going up each year, many of us are now in positions where there are never any raises and we are being asked to take a reduction in line rate, be available to work 7 days a week, scrambling around to get what work there is on multiple accounts, etc. What other job do you know of where the more experience you get the less money you are offered each year? You are also competing in a job market right now where there are fewer jobs than ever and plenty of people with lots of experience. Yes, if I had to do it all over again I would not choose this career. Just MHO... 
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Fair criticism.
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Oops..nevermind. I found it.
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My post did not edit, that is somewhat embarrassing!
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Haha, sorry about the "seen" typo... should be "seem" ... I usually proofread! Very frazzled!
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Oops! Let's try that again... I'd really appreciate advice
on which is better: online course (one of the top three) or local community college. I've met with the dept head of our college, who answered plenty of questions I had. However, I still feel drawn to the flexibility of training at home, online. If I choose the online route, I would prefer to start working at a local dr. office after I complete the course. I've heard it's great for newbies b/c you have others around to help, etc. Have you heard/experienced if it's hard to get a job locally after graduating from an online course? I think I'd do ok getting a job from a national co, but I hear the pay is better if you're willing to go onsite locally (aprox $15 per hr to start around here), and since I am able to go outside my home, I'd rather get paid more to do that! Eventually, I'd like to work from home, but not right away.
Can you give me any insights? Thanks so much!
-Anne
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Sorry - that is 76 characters per line. That is most definitely not a good rate!
Oops. How about you're or you are NOT your
Bad!!!!
Oops! that message was for justcurious! :) nm
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oops....sorry....wrong board
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Oops -- leave the "/index" off of it!
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Oops, meant instructOrs.
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oops - sorry, I misspelled your name-Nicholele...nm
oops. meant to respond to both
not too familiar with this site. i meant to respond to both of you. so consider both of you thanked!
OOPS< correction on what I meant...
The name of that textbook I mentioned is Mecical Transcription Fundamentals and Practice. (MTFP)
oops!...can't take on anymore students/trainees ...nm
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Oops! It's called RMT REVIEW guide :)
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oops, reread post and saw you already work for them. Document
every thing and file a claim against them with the BBB and the attorney general's office. If they owe you money that you can document also contact the labor board in their state.
Oops--- meant to add...explain your concerns & go with the one you feel most comfortable with.
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