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Posted By: wondering on 2005-08-08
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If the job asked for experince preferred and typing speed of 70, should a newbie apply for this positon. If she has no experince and can't type 70 wpm.
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Should you give SS# when applying?
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Please remember this when you are applying
Send yourself an e-mail first ... make sure you have your email account info updated so that it actually shows your name.
You really will score points if the recruiter or HR person can find you by seeing your name in the email list rather than "dogsRpeople2@whoknows.com"!
Thank you.
Start applying.
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I agree with applying first to see if you can get a job. sm
The answer to your real question is probably yes, transcription companies are only going to consider your experience in medical transcription, and most want either 2 years acute care, or a nationally known school. Sorry, but those are the facts. Most nationals will not even let you test unless you have one of the two.
However, since you feel you already have some training, you might try applying locally at hospitals, doctors' offices, clinics, etc. Even looking at national clinic jobs with smaller companies might get your foot in the door. Since you have a job now, you can afford to take a little time.
I don't know about the mechanics of using a machine for transcription, I believe that is done by some, but I'm not sure. It certainly would make for good speed.
If I were you, I would not waste any money on a course that is not nationally known. You may get an education just as good somewhere else, there are other really good schools, but if they are not known to the nationals, your chance of getting a job is slim to none. I do not approve of AHDI in any form, but they have given new MTs a job outlet by "accrediting" several schools, I believe Andrews, M-Tech, and Career Step. If you don't want the full course, I think Career Step may have a shortened form. I would contact the schools first and ask all the questions you can. Good luck whatever you decide.
I don't know where you're applying,
but I didn't go to CareerStep & I've never had a problem getting a job. I had a job with Medquist before I graduated! NO ONE has ever told me I should have gone to CareerStep, & I've sent out plenty of resumes.
Thinking about applying but have a question.
I currently work for a small MTSO and have a small account with her but there is not enough work to support myself. I realize newbies don't start off with the best pay and that is fine with me but, if you don't mind me asking, do they start you out with the usual 5-6 cents per line? Is it gross or 65-character? Is work pretty steady?
Thanks in advance for the info.
When I was applying for jobs and I had no experience,
was "real," but it was school experience and not work experience. I made sure they knew the difference. I didn't want to insult their intelligence, but I did want them to know that I at least had some familiarity with the various fields, if not direct experience. Most of them were just fine with that, so long as I was upfront about it.
Please tell me about Focus, I'm thinking of applying.
Hello,
I have been thinking of applying to this company since I heard they are willing to hire newbies. I don't have much experience since graduating from my MT program, but really do need to make some decent money.
The only thing I have heard about this company is that they are Indian owned, thus offshore. I do not know anything about the pay, training, benefits, platform, QA relationship, recruiting practices or anything that might make me worry. Please tell me why you would not recommend them, I don't want to get stuck with a bad company. But I also realize that some companies are not good fits for some people.
Please reply here or by email if you like. I just want honest information. Are there other companies willing to hire and give new MTs a good starting chance?
Thanks.
You could start applying first to see if anyone will let you test now and
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I would not recommend applying to Focus. That is a bad company and
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Does anyone have any experience with TRS Institute- thinking of applying.
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Check out the Job Seekers board and start applying everywhere.
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