let's not assign emotions to reality, puhleeze

Posted By: Not C but darn good MT on 2006-09-03
In Reply to: I'll say good for you, instead of being a hater like below. - CAMT

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Pay increases - Stefanie
- Pay Raise? What's that??? - Mari
- I've been at this for 6 months... - newbie MT
- That is really low pay. I sure hope you are not an IC to boot! - mtme
  - not low pay in this era, especially for a newbie - sm
  - Started out at 9, now up to 12. - klm
    - Do you work nights and produce very high volume for your 12 cpl? Are these your own accounts? - Or do you work for company? nm
      - work for MTSO as an IC - days - klm
        I'll say good for you, instead of being a hater like below. - CAMT
        let's not assign emotions to reality, puhleeze - Not C but darn good MT
        better thank YOUR lucky stars. You won't see that pay scale ever again. - nm---I'm an MT
  - low pay? - Stefanie
    - no. your pay is comparable for newbies. - Old MT
    - there are so many variables - dont be discouraged
      - the lower you start, the longer it will take you to make good money! - does not work for peanuts
        Unless you prove you are very good - dont be discouraged
- after a year mine went up to 7cpl. - srb

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Reality check

When HIPAA went into effect that fateful October, the AMA did a survey and less than 50% of physician practices had any HIPAA compliance practices in place or had started preparing them. That is a fact. In the private office setting, the office can include anything they wish into their compliance notification their patients sign and their patients have the option to opt out of whatever sections they don't want to participate in. That is a fact.

It is personal preferences in complying with HIPAA regulations, not just for the MD but for the patient. That is a fact.

OOps..REALITY!!!
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Reality check.
You may think you are a great MT or can be, but experience is not something you can fake. I have no idea if you are new to MT or not, but if you are trying to break into the field and plan to lie about your experience it will show and it will show in every aspect of your job. I know for a fact my company checks references and many companies do. Posting such a question is just galling. What kind of work ethic is that?

Reality check and kudos

To all you experienced MT's out there, I offer you my Kudos and job well done!! As a new MT you think you "know it all" which, in fact, is not true. I have downloaded a test from a MT company, and the Doctor's dictations are so out there, it could only take a highly qualified professional to decipher what is being said.

For new MT's just starting out, if you find a company who is willing to train you, be faithful to them. Those companies are rare and it takes time to train you to be able to listen and transcribe some of these reports.

I appreciated all of you "seasoned MT's" and for the positive feedback that you post on this board. Keep it up!!

You want good news or the reality of MTing? sm
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