There are small-sized medical dictionaries, too, instead of the huge

• Medical Dictionary - BCurtiss
  • There are small-sized medical dictionaries, too, instead of the huge - Dorland's. Search Amazon or half.com for used.
    • ...NM up there. But onelook.com is really - a terrific resource. NM
  • Look stuff up in onelook.com. Great reference! And then there - are the links to Dorland's, etc. off of there.
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I have 20+ years experience in this field. One thing you have to understand, wages are DROPPING for MTs.  Check out the posting on the Main board, (2006-09-15) where an MT with 12 YEARS experience  was just offered a position with one of the major nationals. And what was the marvelous pay offered for this extremely talented individual?  6.5 cents per line. I would venture that to be 6.5 cents every 65 characters (not really per line). Just 10 years ago, an MT could start at 9 cents per line. Now experienced people, NATIONAL companies are going at 6.5? helloooo....Does this raise a red flag? There is a tremendous amount of competition, not only from India and the Philippines but from companies who want the docs and the hospitals to buy their voice recognition and EMR programs. It is not a fluke that wages are dropping. I would be willing to bet that you would NEVER find a job...just try that scenario on for size.

I hate to be discouraging but I also hate the way people are led on about the MT field. And I hate the idea of you investing time and $2000 just so you could never get a job.

This list is huge.  A lot of these seem to be small businesses.  I only looked at one state, but the list was long.  Not many have websites, but some of these businesses are still doing tapes and offering a wide range of services.  You will therefore want to look mainly in your own State. 

If they can only receive resumes by mail or fax they are not getting swamped with them, so you might have a better chance.  .  Happy hunting!

http://www.transcriptionvendors.com/index.htm

I'm not trying to promote the Big 3 or Little 3.  I'm talking about an economic change we are all currently dealing with.

I'm not attacking the Big 3.  In fact, Career Step probably better represents the trend in terms of price of tuition.  If they add Job Placement full time, they will be tough to beat.

Obviously, all companies are going to be squeezed because the consumer is being squeezed.  Thus my prediction- just a prediction- and I'm not attacking the Big 3; I think tuitions will come down.  AND I'll go further, I think job guarantees will become much more prevalent because this is what the consumer wants.

I know from dealing with MTs all day that I have to be very accurate as MTs naturally search out the smallest details, have to do that to be any good at the job.  I wasn't the best MT.  I'm better in management.  So I try to be accurate so I don't get knit picked.  The important messages can be lost by trivial criticism and small minds.

My prediction is not accurate in every sense.  How can a prediction be entirely accurate?  It's an educated guess.  If I am right, we should start to see tuition prices falling.  It will be so slow that we may not notice it.  I'm guessing the consumer will demand lower prices as the economy continues to suffer.

I'm not criticizing Andrews or M-Tec.  No need to beat on me again.  I'm talking about something bigger than the Big 3.  Banks failing, dollar dropping, oil going up, food going up, CC debt on the rise, savings down, real estate falling, record foreclosures, etc.  This will all snowball over the next 2-3 years.  Issues like these are interlinked with one affecting the other.  The consumer will seek solutions.  Schools will have to adapt to changing economic forces.  We all will. 

Peggy take a chance and say what you see happening!  Offer something that will give us your insight.  Students are a part of the cash strapped population and can use any insight they can get.  Put a bunch of opinions together and we can better form our own bigger view.

Hi,

Does anyone know of any small MT companies? 

Thanks,

Newbie MT

Hi!

Yes, I just read through a lengthy thread that touched on MY question in a round about way, but... I was just curious what hours MT moms with small children work and (just as importantly) when do you sleep!?!?

I have no problem with daycare and I have family that would glady watch my 5 y/o but I choose to keep him home to save everyone trouble and myself money!  He actually entertains himself quite well, better in fact than my husband when he's home during my work hours!

I had considered working during the hours that my son is sleeping, but I don't see how that would work well, at least not for me.  Even if I were to begin work at 8 PM and work until 3 or 4 AM, I would barely get to sleep before he wakes up, which is normally around 7:30.  Three or four hours of sleep each night would get old QUICK, not to mention that by the time I begin work I would be tired and ready for bed and unable to think clearly, be productive, and would likely have trouble staying awake.

Right now, I'm working 32 hours per week with 2 half days and 3 split shifts and it seems to be working somewhat well... but can be rather hard to concentrate and be productive with the bustle of spring and summer daytime activities around the house with a 5 y/o.

Although a lengthy post, my question was simple:  what work hours and sleep hours have you MT moms of small children come up with that works for you?  And sure, any advice or tips would be appreciated as well. 

Hi,

I am a MT and can't find a job or pass employment test.  So, I have to take one of the AAMT approved schools this time around and was thinking about Medical Coding but, not sure of this.  Does anyone know if Medical Coding is harder than Medical Transcription to pass or is the stress more intense?  Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks a bunch!

Barb

I am so confused!!  I took a Medical Transcription course and could not find a job and it was not one of the BIG 3.  I am about ready to go with M-Tec Medical Transcription School.  But, I have been reading post about Medical Coders and now I do not know which to choose.  I do not want to make another mistake and choose the wrong school or the wrong career.  Any advice or insight would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

BMT

Does anyone know anything about this company?

I would appreciate any information on them.

Thanks !

I am interested in becoming a MT but i'm not sure how to find out information on it. I'm trying to find out which is the best school, best rates and how it all works. Can I start working from home immediately or do I first have to work in an office? Is it hard to find a job? is the pay good? If anyone has any information for me please let me know - I'm getting desperate!

I have taken a Medical Transcription course through PCDI but every job that I have applied for has wanted experience. How do you get experience if no one will hire you? Has anyone else had this problem? Please help...I'm so frustrated with the whole thing!!!

HI! Has anyone heard of AC Medical Records in Oregon?  I was offered a position with them and was wondering if anyone had any info. Thanks in advance!

Amanda

Hi,

I know what you mean.  The same thing happen to me and now the only thing you can do is enroll in another school.  I am enrolling in M-Tec at the end of the month.  I have researched and researched.  This is one I choose. 

Best of luck to you!

Barb

Could anyone let me know who hires new medical transcriptionist?

Hi

I am a 2003 graduate of Mountain State College Parkersburg WV, with an Associate Degree Medical Transcription.  After graduation I had my fourth child.  I have not been able to get a job doing Transcription because I lack the needed experience.  I would love to work from my home doing entry-level work.  Anyone have any suggestions?  I would appreciate some advice.

Thank you

Laura

slcdcp6@yahoo.com

Saw this posted on one of the message boards are they talking about accents? if not, what does it mean?

Ana