This site is a wonderful tool for anyone...not to mention newbies
Posted By: Curious on 2007-04-24
In Reply to: A question for new MTs... - PAMT
Speaking for myself....it's always nice to have another MT to bounce things off of when I'm stuck on something. I can't say enough positive things about this site. It's amazing at all the helpful people on here willing to help someone else.
Can any of you that have been at this for a long period of time answer me this question? When you first started out...did you feel overwhelmed? How long does it take a person to really see if this is something they'll be good at? I find myself getting headaches really easy and only after a few hours of typing. I feel fatigued. Is it normal to feel this way in the beginning and what suggestions do you have to help? When do you feel that things are finally settling down and you start to move along at a normal pace? I'll give it a few months I guess...I'd think at that point I would have a pretty good idea if this is something I'm going to be productive at or not.
Sorry for all the questions.....I guess I am feeling uneasy and was hoping for some reassurance or words of wisdom from none other than another MT. 
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For phrases, not just words, the Medical Phrase Index is wonderful for newbies. Get it used! nm
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information site for newbies
I am a newbie at this as well and have gathered information from what I have learned through the courses and have compiled them into a blog. I yet have more to talk about and share with other newbies. You may want to check my job links list as there are a few that are hiring new MT graduates. You can visit it at
http://www.workathometranscription.blogspot.com/
Hope this helps.
Forgot to mention
There is no such thing as a dumb question. "Ask, don't assume."
What is definition of "Without Mention"?
I'm still new here, so i'm sorry if this is a double post. I'm just really confused with this problem.
I've noticed that in transcribing procedures and using ICD9 codes, there are some codes that use the term "without mention". For example, on a gallbladder procedure, the code 574.10 means that "Calculus of gallbladder with other cholecystitis, without mention of obstruction."
Does "without mention" mean:
1) The doctor literally didn't mention anything pertaining to obstructions
2) The doctor did mention obstructions - but to say that there weren't any
3) Either 1 or 2 is correct - the doctor literally didn't mention anything about obstructions, but if s/he did, it was only to say that there weren't any.
Please help! I'm so confused by all this!
Their website hasn't been updated since 2005. No mention of US-only MTs or anything of importance
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See "Cheapie Correspondence Schools" post below for our most recent mention of PCDI. (nm)
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You all are so wonderful... *sm*
Thank you for all the encouragement. I think I've cried it all out for tonight. I will take your advice and get a good night's sleep.
Thank you for sharing your stories. I don't feel so alone now.
That's wonderful
Care to share the name of the company that is willing to give new grads a fair try?
TIA!!!
SO MANY WONDERFUL REPLIES
I have had many wonderful responses and replies to my post above and, as I can only take one at a time, I have made that decision at this time. I want to thank all of you, especially the very kind words below from one wonderful person who has allowed me to take her under my wing. I wish I could take all of you and place you in the world where you want to be, but I can only take one at a time to make the experience worthwhile. I will be keeping all of your wonderful replies and resumes, and should it work out down the road soon, I will look over them again. I wish all who work hard to excel in whatever they set their minds to do all the very best.
I second that! Wonderful idea!
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What is this wonderful company
So what is the name of this company you started working at home from in 2 days after grad? What's their website. Help out the people looking please
This is wonderful news...
Landing a job, and hubby is doing great! Good 4 U! Have a good one! ![Blinking](http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/29/29_2_1.gif")
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Congrats! That is wonderful.
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No money, wonderful place
I don't believe you have to register to use word help. Response time depends on the question. Some of us can figure out what you mean in minutes and some of us take a while and/or may never come up with anything. It's a great place, though (thanks MTStars!!!). Highly recommend you bookmark it. Even if you feel it might be a silly question, just ask! I was blessed to work in-house my first two years, and I was constantly asking for help! Good luck!
Here is a site you can
test yourself on anatomy. Good practice before testing with companies.
Web site
I think she means this web site, the one you are on now. There is plenty of information right here about MT schools. The 2 most highly recommended are without exception MTEC and Andrews, with Career Step a somewhat distant 3rd place.
Try this web site:
http://www.mtjobs.com/
That's how I found my first at home MT job. Of course, I came with years of hospital and doctors office experience. I started with one company then moved to another with higher pay.
Also, do a Google search, just type in "medical transcription jobs".
You may want to try Medquist - www.medquist.com. I'm not sure if they're hiring folks with no experience but from some of the word help questions I've seen, I get the impression they might be. If they hire you, it would be at tier I, which is just clinic notes.and around 7 CPL.
Don't give up! You went through the training. Also, consider sending resumes to doctors' offices. That's the easiest transcription to do - I've always had the charts with me when I've done their transcription so if there's something you're not sure about, you can go thru the chart. Say you're willing to cover their MT's vacation. It will get your foot in the door.
Good luck to you!
Check out this site
http://www.mtdaily.com/faq.html
On site work
Find a job on-site before trying it at home w/company. You will make more money and get your experience. The at-home work is an entirely different complex situation. I have been an MT for 8 years w/schooling and working at home is much more difficult - Try your local hospitals, clinics, etc..before searching for at-home position best of luck
It is clearly posted on their site but
There are 3 schools listed here and it shows their prices and their web addies and stuff like that.
Thank you!! This is an excellent site!...sm
I will probably use this for any term I'm having trouble with or just want more information about. This is excellent! Plus, it's so easy to use as far as looking something up! Thank you for sharing!
Do a THOROUGH search on this site.....
Especially in March, May, and July of this year.
Cool site
. . . and thank you for the info! This is wonderful!
A great site
Fantastic! Thanks for sharing!
Did you find the job in a local ad or on a web site? Thanks! nm
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Internship Program at this site
Below is a link to an Internship program for MT's
This same issue was on the WAHM site. sm
Someone also commented that Hillary had said the same thing. I put that some companies have decided to bring there stuff back home anyways. Saw it on the evening news one night. Don't ask when since I have a hard time remembering which day of the week it is these days. So hopefully whatever happens with the presidential election they will see that this is very important to offer more jobs to the US citizens that so desperately need to work.
Just my 2 cents.
Jenn
Scroll down and search this web site - sm
The best schools I know of are M-Tec and Andrews. You get what you pay for. Their grads never have problems finding employment after graduation. Best of luck.
Why don't you search out something local on-site
Most companies will not let you use your "school" time as experience.
I am no expert on the hiring processes, but new MTs need more attention which costs the company more money to pay QA. It is sad, but all new MTs get lumped together it seems.
What suggestions does the school have for you at ths point? Unfortunately, if you did not attend Career Step, M-Tec, or Andrews, you may have to work harder to find that first break in this field.
MT is not what it used to be. You'd have been better off to become a biller/coder and find a job at home.
I worked for 2 years on site before I went home, but that was just
the hospital I worked for. You technically had to do one year or so in the office, depending on how good you were. I didn't really want to go home at first, but they kind of forced the issue. I hear Medquist will hire right out of school to start at home. Good Luck!
Nicely indexed research site
http://www.fpnotebook.com/idxA.htm
Please spare yourself from Focus. What you read on this site is right.
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I found this nextag site: price 5.99 to 44.50:
http://www.nextag.com/Microsoft-Word-2003-60348100/prices-html
(Here's the page I came off of to get to the "prices" URL: http://www.nextag.com/microsoft-word-2003/search-html . It has various MS Word 2003 packages. You might check it out also.)
I think that's a myth or old wives' tale about getting help working on site
I think working on site so you can have someone to help you is overrated. Working from home with someone designated to help when you need it is awesome! I'm sure some employers are better than others in that regard.
I'm guessing they mean the 3 schools listed on the AAMT site...
...as being AAMT-approved: M-TEC, Andrews and CareerStep. Please correct me if I'm wrong, you actual MTs... (I'm just another newbie thinking of entering training!) :)
Use the email on the site to make contact. I think they're merging with
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Most people lucky enough to be paid hourly worked on-site first.
Otherwise those jobs are very rare.
aren't we lucky this site has you to correct our spelling/grammar usage.
maybe you should consider editing.
Newbies
Hi Sarah,
It can be very discouraging and frustrating. Not to burst your bubble, but it may be very difficult to start off working at home if A) you did not go to one of the "big" schools and B)you have no experience. A lot of the schools will have partnerships with MT companies so they can plug you right in to work; I know Andrews school, MTEC, Career Step, VLC...those schools can offer assistance with employment. Unfortunately, it's a little tougher through community college! I know it's not what you want to hear, but working at a small office or even in a hospital setting would be key to starting to work at home. You will have to put in some time outside of home to get some practice before a company might allow you to test and work for them at home. Not saying it's not possible to work at home right out of school...just difficult.
newbies
I absolutely agree with CMT. I also graduated from a local school and was blessed to be hired by a local company (2 weeks after graduation) who hires newbies on occasion. Although, many companies did allow me to test for them. I would suggest going the office route for now and try to work something out with your employer maybe after a few months' time. Send your resume to everybody. There are new jobs everyday. It is time consuming and frustrating but you will get something. Stay positive.
Newbies, etc.
If there are any newbies or wanna be's out there who would really like help getting going and are willing to put in the time and effort, I can help. The pay will be minimal to start, but with LOTS of hard work, you can raise that fast. There are two must-haves before I will take you on. If you answer yes to both questions, you will be on your way to learning. Please e-mail me to see if we can work together. I am in Illinois.
MT Newbies
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!
MT newbies
newbies
contact transcriptionmatchmaker.com and maybe they can place a newbie - I've sent a lot of students to that website and they have been placed.
Newbies
I worked at a hospital and had no help. I was the only trancriptionist for 12 doctors. I applied for the job having no idea what it consisted of, was given two weeks--and a the end of the two weeks, the hospital administrator would tell me if he thought I could do this type work -- and also, I would tell him if I felt I could or could not do the job. I fell in love with the challenge and worked there (between three maternity leaves) approximately 7-8 years. I kept the medical dictionary close by. I must have done all right since all of the doctors seemed to like my work. But, there was no one to help with the terminology, etc.
NEWBIES
Does anyone know of any companies who hire newbies? Thanks!!
newbies
I have been at this for a over a year now and still consider myself a newbie. best bet is to find a local account and get some experience and hopefully, you may find someone that is impressed with you and want to help you. as far as just getting an account on line, it would be pretty hard, first of all to find a job, but most of all, it would be hard on you when you are home alone. take the time to learn, school teaches you some stuff, but you really learn through experience.
newbies
Hi,
I replied to you via email, subject "pay for newbies".
Cindi
I wish the newbies would come here and ask or
otherwise investigate schools to get the real scoop before wasting their money and then coming here complaining they can't get a job.
newbies
Unfortunately this is usually the rule of thumb, no experience, no job. Especially in this field, it is usually not open to training newbies straight out of school from home. I would highly recommend you finding a hospital/clinic to get at least 6 months training in ahead of applying for any job to be worked at home. Been there, and sure was happy to go home to work, lots less stressful than working with a bunch of nagging women, although I have to say, I do have plenty of nagging women with All Type Inc., the company I currently work for. They love to send IM's and E-mails to harrass the employees, and I have learned to just laugh to myself about it!
who hires newbies?
I am a recent graduate from our community college and I have been looking for at-home work for a few months now. I am determined to make this work for me, but finances are running low and I am a bit discouraged. What companies hire new graduates?
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