So it changed from $99 for software that is free - sm

• New - Amber
  • Proficient Transcription - Amber
    • No, the woman who owns this company can't transcribe herself, much less run a company. - nm
    • I find it fishy that someone would contact you for employment instead of the other way around. - sm
    • Ridiculous - Amber
      • I did on the job training. sm - MTSO
        • well - Amber
          • Amber, you are exactly right - sm - anon
    • Working for them and doing fine. I think you are reading into wrong. nm - present employee
      • ? - Gina1234
        • Proficient Transcription is supposedly a company but they charge you to work there (sm) - anon
      • I am too - Angela
        • Well, I got scammed too so I - sm - Brenda
          • Who are you?? I think at this point someone is making up names to post. Get a life! nm - MTSO
            • Maybe instead of accusing others you need to address ... sm - MTMom
              • I believe I did. sm - MTSO
                • No, you did not address all the issues...sm - anon
      • Funny how you keep coming back and posting this - sm - anon
        • No it wasnt me. I posted below. nm - MTSO
    • Proficient Transcription is a scam - sm - anon
      • Of course you would not list your name as you know you are wrong. sm - MTSO
        • Let's say I have the foot pedal and software....sm - Becca
        • I didn't see YOUR name on this message, MTSO! - MTMom
        • So it changed from $99 for software that is free - sm - anon
          • We can discuss this via email if you would like but the software was never free. nm - MTSO
            • I happen to know two of the people you "hired" - sm - anon
              • Express Scribe is not the only software. nm - MTSO
                • Well, it's the only software my friend was asked to buy! - anon
                  • No, of course you don't have an answer for that - sm - anon
  • One word...E-bay. - jeannal
  • You may not even need to buy a drug reference CD...sm - anon
  • start up costs - sm

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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.

I am a current student of the VLC. They no longer use the SUM program.  The dictation is still doctor-dictated, but it is not, I repeat not, well organized. I have managed to get a job before finishing school, and so have a few others, but I have known many who have been ill-prepared after taking the same course. I think a lot of it depends on how much supplemental studying you do on your own and if you are well suited to this profession.

I go to the VLC, and I'm doing okay, but I'm just not able to give a whole-hearted recommendation that it is a good school. I think it has potential, but they (the school) need to do some serious organizing before it will be a "good" course for all rather than just the few who are exceptionally well-suited to this career.

I hope this helps!

~Jen

Why would a company advance you to paid status if they are able to get you to do the work for free.  You should get paid for your time and knowledge.  I am new also, only on my second week working, and on full QA.  I am getting paid, as you should be also!  My advise would be, quit now, put this 'internship' as professional experience on your resume, and begin looking for a new PAYING job! 

Where you are at now they very well may never intend to advance you to paid status.  I'm willing to bet the company IS getting paid for these reports that you are doing the work on. 

Remember to check into any company that is offering you a job.  Unfortunately there are crooked companies and people out there.  Best of luck to you!

Hi!  I recently updated my Stedman's reference library and have the following books available.  They are free to whoever wants them.  They have served me well over the years. 

Email me if you are interested at jerrilynoliver@yahoo.com

Stedman's

Cardiovascular/Pulmonary    3rd Edition

Ortho/Rehab  3rd Edition

Path/Lab  2nd Edition

Equipment 3rd Edition

Plastic Sx/ENT/Dentistry  1999

Abbrev  2nd Edition

Ophthalmology  2nd Edition

Derm/Immuno  1997

Psych/Neuro/Neuro Surgery 2nd Edition

Radiology  3rd Edition

I will be graduating shortly. I understand how hard it is to get a job in this field without experience. I know that 2 years is preferred but I also figure that some is better than none. I have been doing free transcription work for free in return for a letter stating I did work for you. I will only be doing this for a short time so take advantage of this offer! This would be a great opportunity for any ICs that have an abundance of work right now but do not want to hire anybody, or if you just want to lower your workload for a short amount of time. Let me help you...so it can help me! This is a serious offer! Serious inquiries only!

BTW, if you are going to comment just to be rude or insulting, please don't comment at all. We all have to start somewhere.

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

job boards.  There are companies that will hire from the resumes and don't post openings.  Unless you went to one of the better schools you probably don't stand much of a chance of getting an at home position.  Even if you did go to one of the better schools it may be difficult to find an at home position.   There are companies that will hire newbies and pay them almost nothing, there are companies that offer mentoring programs that may or may not pay you anything and some may even cost you.  There are companies that may offer you a position and then say you have to buy equipment/software from them first.  These are probably not legitimate companies and you need to stay away from them.  

Most companies want 2 years of experience, though there are exceptions.  Your best bet would be to look through your local classifieds and see if you can find a position in a physician's office or a hospital.  

I'm looking for a temporary med. spell checker. I hope to purchase Stedman's soon, but right now I need a decent spell check for employment testing!

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.