Transcription Software
Posted By: traesea on 2007-01-25
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I'm just starting out on this new adventure. I didn't go to MT school. My experience lies with being a nurse for 7 years of various acute care specialties. I'm now a new mom and trying to stay home. Can anyone recommend transcription software that will make this easier for me? Thank you
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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.
The software is about $400 and it may/may not
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.
Different Software
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?
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escription software
Can anyone help me where to buy or download escription software??
Kiran
Software Questions
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?
best software for spellcheck
I am getting ready to start mentoring for Focus. I wanted to know what would be the best spell check for medicines and up to date. Also what is the best text Expander program. I have one from my school, but is there a better one to have?
Re: Selling Used Software (sm)
You can sell "used software," just make sure that it is legal! If you have one of the large storage packages, 600 MB for a complete CD are no problem. For some dial up users the upload is the expensive part of it!
You may include your registration details in a file and add it to the software package.
Note: You can sell your used software normally ONE time. If you sell the stuff several times (like an FTP client, etc.) this is surely not legal! So check your license gals!
Sharing software
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.
Interactive MT Software?
Does anyone know if there is such a thing as interactive software for MT practice and/or skill building? I think this is the kind of thing that would really help me, but have not found anything even remotely close to it. Any ideas appreciated. Thank you in advance.
Not all software works with the same pedals.
It's just a software issue.
Many companies have software that is NOT MAC friendly, tho. Might want
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The software packages companies use
for the transcription.
WORD HELP-software error
I can never seem to put a questoin in word help because I keep on getting software error report, every time I type in the question and type in the confirmation digits afterwards
So it changed from $99 for software that is free - sm
To $79 for a foot pedal? I bought my foot pedal on my own and so can anyone else. Why do they need to give the money directly to you?
Express Scribe is not the only software. nm
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Well, it's the only software my friend was asked to buy!
Do you have an answer for that?
Let's say I have the foot pedal and software....sm
...how much, if anything, would you charge me?
line counting software
is it necessary to have line counting sofware or will the line counter on MS word work just the same?
You pay $397 for software and additional for a pedal.
Then you get to work for free until you are up to "standards," which will never happen. You will be unable to get a refund of your money. If you do a search for Trans@Am Associates either here or a web search (with the @ sign), you will find plenty of info as to why it is a scam. You can also check with BBB in Florida.
You pay 400 bucks for their proprietary software, you
end up in training forever and you're never quite good enough to earn real money. There have been so many people screwed over by them it's not even funny. Don't fall for their Christian act either. They make Christian's look bad.
No way to tell. Is the software easy to use? Will you be looking up addresses? Making a log? Having
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company is trying to sell you the software/equipment
it is a scam, not requiring the software/equipment. The company can offer payroll deduction, but an outright you must buy this from me first is a big red flag.
Andrews provides the foot pedal and software to run it
Andrews provides the foot pedal and software to run it. They also teach macro or expanders.
Some places only like you to use a particular line counting software, too. Keep trying with your
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Don't pay to work for anyone except to get software/pedals that you can use for other companies.
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We can discuss this via email if you would like but the software was never free. nm
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Depends on if your machine could be integrated with the different software
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court reporter software does integrate
yes, i recently purchased a software that allows my steno machine to act as the keyboard. hence, typing at a speed of 225 wpm.
i also have 20 plus years of medical terminology exposure with 3 quarters of medical terminology while in school. i've taken several depos through the years where the doctor is just reading verbatim from his op report, so i got pretty familiar with the different types of medical records through the years.
you guys are the experts here. i am looking for a way to work from home in order to be with my daughter. i know the pay would be less but i never wanted to be a millionaire anyway.
my strength would be my ability to produce a lot of lines in a day. i know there's probably a lot more to learn, but do you guys think this is something i could transition into without needing to go back to school?
They've used MediTech software in the past, don't know about
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Past posts say have to PAY for software to work for
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Please help! Did you guys have to buy the software or did the company provide them?
I'm just trying to figure out if I'm actually doing this whole process right or not.....II know I have to purchase some things, but want to make sure I'm not being taken.
If a company wants you to work for them they should provide the software. sm
You will have to buy some hardware (foot pedal etc) but the either the software is free (express scribe) or they provide it. This is just my experience but I did see that company when I first started and I did almost take a job with them until I was told the same thing. Good luck!!
most software applications require high speed. sm
problem with dial up is like using a little pipe to get water into your home. The pipe is too little to allow a big flow. Your program will crawl on dial up. Do a search for wireless internet and your nearest town. I cannot get cable or DSL here but found out there is a tower half mile from my house that is wireless. I didn't know it and they sure didn't tell me. So check around that way. Until you get high speed, most likely you will be unable to work unless you find a place that transfers .wav files from an FTP site.
For testing I needed software that I could download free
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.
Usually the type of software - eScription, ExText, ChartScript, Crescendo, Fusion,
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Are you getting your line count from your program or can you use the line counting software to do
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Med. Transcription
I went to MT school through At-Home Professions. I am 20 years old but I guess I was really looking for something that would allow me to have a family when I am ready without having to change professions when that time comes. I started working six weeks after completing MT schooling. I work at home as well.
-Sabrina
CAI Transcription
I would not recommend CAI to anyone. My mother has been a Transcriptionist for 17 years and was absolutely blown away by the inaccuracy of their program. I did try to get into Carrer Step and never received a call back from them. I have heard a lot of good things about Andrews, but it is quite expensive. I just want anyone considering going into this field, before you spend the money, that it is not easy to find a job. When you do find a job, you do not make much for quite awhile. Best of luck in your search for the right school.
transcription
Wow, I had no idea that it would be so intense but this is what I want to do so I'm going to give it a try. Thank you very much for the information
Transcription
I read most of the postings. I am currently in a community college for medical transcription. Will I be able to find a job after graduation? I know I'll have to start at the bottom of the ladder, that's fine. Is my hard work and expectations in vain?
transcription
I had 2 transcription classes along with my other classes.
DIT Transcription
Does anyone know anything about DIT Transcription?
DIT TRANSCRIPTION
Just curious to see if any knows anything about or works for DIT Transcription out of South Carolina. Any information appreciated. Thanks.
DIT Transcription
I am the owner of DIT and can assure you that we are a legitimate company located in upstate South Carolina with transcriptionists from all over the US working from home. We are a Christian based company and operate as one, both with our transcriptionists and our clinics. If anyone has any specific questions about DIT, please feel free to contact me at ddana@dittranscription.com and I'll be more than happy to answer any questions.
To address the fact that the website has not been updated, due to the fact that we have grown to over 750 doctors and have used the money to get new clinics up and running and not updating the website.
Donna, Owner, DIT Transcription
Also maybe try USA Transcription
I hear they hire newbies and there were some ads on the boards recently. It also took me a few months to find my first job (on this site) three years ago and the pay was really low...6 cpl, but it was worth it because after training I went up to 7 cpl and after that I went up to 10 cpl....so hang in there!! Good luck!
(My first job was not with USA Transcription....just saw ads recently and thought it a possibility for you.)
Try DIT Transcription
I am currently in training with them, cpl rate is a liitle low but IC work is tough to find right now.
Are you looking for someone to do your transcription?
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DIT transcription
I've been thinking of applying to this company as I have heard a few good things about it. Does anyone know the platforms, pay rate, employee or IC status, if they direct deposit and pay every two weeks? Thanks in advance for any info.
I would not try PJ Transcription
The woman who runs this company is extraordinary unorganized and sometimes rather nasty in her emails, which she will bombard you with and perhaps fill up your email box. That is what she did to me. Also, and here is a big also, she does not pay until she gets paid (so she says). You will have no way of knowing whether or not she gets paid or when you will. Bad experience for me. I am just letting you know my experience. However, she was all too happy to hire newbies when I was one.
Not on the list is DIT Transcription. They are a nice group of people, try them too.
transcription
I do clinic work and always have plenty of work and make fairly decent money. I have no complaints.
United Transcription
I was wondering the same thing too. I can't seem to find a website for United Transcription, Inc. I'm beginning to think it's not legit. The whole "no experience needed" things sounds to good to be true and I've never seen any other transcription company say that you could make up to $75,000 per year. I'd be careful with that one. Don't give them any personal info. until you've done a lot of research on them.
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