That's the problem with newbies starting at home...used to be-

• MENTORS? - ANGELA
  • Mentoring and mentors - Wally Bugg
  • My mentor 12 years ago. - Carol D
    • That's the problem with newbies starting at home...used to be- - MTSO
      • I worked inhouse and got little or no help from anyone - ?
        • Guess I got lucky! - Carol D
        • Newbies - GC
          • I think that's a myth or old wives' tale about getting help working on site - MT at home
            • I got lucky, too - sede

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Does anyone know what the MT starting pay is for Webmedx, Accustat Carolinas,  Accusribe and Transolutions?  Also, could you give me your feelings about these companies?  I'm looking for the good, bad and ugly.  I need to make a change, but am looking to avoid going from the frying pan directly into the fire.  So, I am asking here in an effort to get some honest information from those of you who would know from your experience. 

Thanks a lot for any info you can provide.  Feel free to send me an email if you would prefer.  Thanks again.

Starting out as an IC is probably a good thing.  Most companies want their employees to type 100 to 150 lines per hour average.  I know that does not sound like a lot, but when I was new I had to stop a lot to look things up.  I still have a hard time getting in 150 lines per hour and I have been at this for over 3 years.  (I probably should have learned how to touch type before I started!)  I started out with a company called MedQuist.  They hired me right out of school.  It is a good company to work for, but they require 100 to 150 lines per hour for benefits.  I know that most companies won't even consider hiring anyone with less than 2 years at least, some require 5 or more years expierence. 

I am an IC now and I am a bit concerned about taxes also.  I was told by my accountant that you can deduct a percentage (based on the size of your home office) of your bills, possibly taxes, and even mortgage.  Save all receipts!!!!  To be sure, please talk to an accountant.  Tax laws are different in every state. 

Good Luck 

Thats what i heard but about what will that come out to per hour if I am working from home?

Hi.. I'm so new, that in fact, I just signed up for an MT course at Career step.

Now, after reading this, i'm quite concerned that I will never have work when i'm done with this.

We live in a small rural community but there are a lot of doctors and one hospital.
I would like to stay home and work.. is there really money.

I see people talking about the money is not very good that they are making.

I only need to make 25,000 a year- can that be done?  With outsourcing?

Thanks for your help.

for this field, go to the Main Board and read the post from "I AM DONE" - I didn't type it, but it's a pretty good summary of what an MTs career ends up to be.

Everyone starting on this new account I was hired for need a Boomerang foot pedal so my recruiter sent them out.  I told her that since I work on my laptop I needed a USB but she never responded.  When I opened the package it has a 15-pin port.  I did a search and it seems that is what is available.  Is there an adapter so I may fix this problem.  Otherwise, I'm not sure what can be done except letting them know I won't be able to take the position.

Thanks for the help in advance.

Career Step grads - what was your starting wage? What were you offered in cents per line? How many offers did you get? How long did it take you to find work?

Thanks  : )   -MKJ

I just wanted to say something on a positive note.

There has been a lot of talk about being a MT newbie, following directions and resumes, etc... I am a newbie myself.   I am still in school; however, I sent out some resumes and I received several job offers.  I am employed now and I can tell you that one of the reasons that my MTSO was interested in me was because I followed their directions.  My resume was short, but I tested well and I got the job.  My advice to all newbies is to take your time while submitting your resumes and follow their requests.  You could get a call too. 

So, to all the newbies (including myself), keep your heads up and keep on plugging away.   There are companies out there that are good.

Keep Smiling!

Hi,

 I replied to you via email, subject "pay for newbies". 

Cindi

I too had a job before my MT course   was completed.

I scored well on the preliminary testing with a couple of job prospects.  I had to work hard on the account specifics part of the transcription but the effort has been well worth it.

I started working part time, with the lowest pay I had seen since my yournger days and felt I asked way too many questions.  A year has gone by and now my hard work is rewarding me.  It can be done.

is going to take a program like this she will have a tougher time to find a job with a reputable company.   There are 3 good schools M-TEC, Andrews, and Career-Step and there are companies willing to hire newbies provided they have graduated in good standing from one of these schools.  Another option would be a local community college who might help with job placement.  I worked for a company that used to let the MT student some into the office and do a short rotation to get real hands-on experience.  

Some people are just determined they are going to do something and you can't do much about that, but I feel she is throwing away money if she goes this route.  I don't have any personal experience with any of the above schools, but they all come highly recommended. 

I have been a medical Transcriptionist for 22 years, but I wanted to share with you what I hope will be helpful advice.

When I lived in Pennsylvania, I was the manager of a large transcription department.  Because I had been there myself, I hired newbies.  I would have them come in and take a typing test with a simple chart note from an easy dictator.  I did not time them.  I wanted to check their English/grammar skills and their ability to use the medical dictionary.  I trained 5 new transcriptionists in cardiology myself.  Even though I no longer work there (having moved to Colorado), those 5 still do.

I obtained an Associate Degree in Medical/Legal Secretarial Science in the 1980s.  Having no transcription experience, I signed on with several local "temp agencies".  They still have those, don't they?  Physician offices who are desperate will try to get help from these agencies.  They sent me to a local ophthalmologist's practice.  I tried really hard, used my medical dictionary a lot, and trained myself.  After a few months, I was offered a job there, and they asked me how much money I wanted to start!  That's how I got my foot in the door.

True, the field is not the same as it was back then.  But I am trying to be positive for you newbies.  I was willing to hire newbies and train them, and I am sure there are others like me.

Don't give up - keep trying - and good luck to all of you!