next time, check the word board, and the critical MT's

• NAME OF MEDICINE. Sounds like injatony 5 mg a day... - newbiemommt
  • next time, check the word board, and the critical MT's - cgmt
  • Did you get a job? If so ... - Annette
    • See now I have a different outlook on that. - Jenn
      • Since when is asking for an answer on a test considered using a resource? - deb
        • If it was a specific question where it can be looked up, but it is a S/L. - Jenn
        • Look up "resource" in the dictionary. - newbielw
          • In school if U cheated on test, did you consider that - being resoureful? nm
          • Splitting semantic hairs - Annette
            • Even an "open book" tests requires you to look in your own book, not just as the guy next to y - deb
      • Quickly obvious which MTs dont want to research, - want to do only the easy stuff and leave rest to Q
      • MT may "learn best by asking questions rather than - research" but that just a waste of QA time. nm
        • If QA has to do research MT should do, QA should - get portion of MT pay, since doing MT's work. n
      • What happens when - sm
      • sorry about the typo. I ment best. It's cold down here. - Jenn
    • Thanks Annette... - newbiemommt
      • Unless you are given specific instructions - Annette
        • Thanks again Ms. Annette... - newbiemommt
  • More info?.......what is patient diagnosed with - nm
    • dignosed with... - newbiemommt
      • Please tell me you performed spellcheck - NC_MT
        • I totally agree with you, terminology is horrible! - Sallie
    • Post on WORD HELP......you might get - more help....nm

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I've seen talk on there of several companies that hire new grads. 

I actually got hired at MQ right out of school - but it was a much different company then.  I worked there for 3-1/2 years and bailed when the first signs of sinking occured.

I honestly only have experience with them and the company I'm currently at - and I don't think my current one hires new grads.  Check out the company board though and I'm sure you'll find a company that will make you much happier than MQ could.

http://www.ndif.org/Terms/PKA.html

http://www.rosemtschool.com/

I went to school back in 1971 to be an MT and if I would have had my internship that they offered back then to work during the summer months (as it a was 2 year college), I would NEVER have finished my second year of school to be one.  Been doing this about 35 years and my pay has been torn in half compared to 1987 salaries.    Even working part time, don't think you would ever get a paycheck that would be worth anything.  

And if you are doing this to stay home with kids, how do you expect to work as an MT with the headset on trying to figure out ESL doctors and watch the kids too?  This profession is definitely not worth it anymore, and if you are still young enough to go back to school, RUN, RUN, RUN and sign up for something else. 

Peggy

Thanks for the push.

I was sitting in the auto shop today, contemplating how I can afford to put the money down when I have all of these expenses this week:  $100 tune up and oil change today, plus $600 for new tires for hubby, guestimate (my own) of $400-800 for 150,000 MI maintenance and fixing of a leaky tranny on my 93 volvo tomorrow, when I realized I CANNOT afford to wait. 

My kids' school is not going to waive my tuition because I haven't gotten off of my butt to go to school and get a job.  My car is not going to miraculously run forever on routine oil changes and tire rotations.  Life is going to get more expensive and I am going to have to work at some point.  Why not do it in a field I love (medicine) in a job that will give me the flexibility I need to work 5am-630, then 830-230, or something like that?  Its either that or work 8-5 as an admin med assistant/receptionist for $8.50/hr and deal with all of the fun stuff that goes along with that.  OR, even worse, work at Starbucks or Walmart because they are the only places that I can work "mommy" hours (ugh hate the term). 

Plus, it seems there are a lot of MTs who have 4 year degrees so I don't think I will feel like my education was wasted because there are plenty of other MTs out there who have the same level or more and love their work as an MT.  But I digress.

This time next year, I can be starting a job as an MT for a national company, but only if I start.

Time to go finish the paperwork and clean the house.

I think I must have posted on the wrong board earlier...I got 55 views, but no responses to the following message..if anyone can help with info, I'd really appreciate it.  I'm sure I had too many questions, but any answers will do just fine. Thx

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Hello,

I am really hoping to get some detailed information about anyone's RECENT experience with TASK as a transcriptionist.  Are you working steadily?  How long does it take to get on board with them -- I returned the contract to them recently with no results yet.  Just a little concerned.  Also, I only found posts here on them from 2003 and 2004 which didn't sound great...how are they handling the growth spurt now? Have the checks been submitted in a more timely manner?  Sorry about all of the questions, but I really want to start working on a full-time basis and want to know who/what companies to contact that will get me started and paid as soon as possible.  Thanks for any help everyone!

Hi all!

Does anyone know anything about Allstate Transcription and the mentoring program through AIM? They are telling me that I would have to take this mentor program and that it would be $99. I am newbie and wanted to see if this is legit or just someone trying to scam me outta $$$$$.....are you hired on there after the mentor program? Someone please.....give me an A!!!

Thanks, Sher

Thanks, Keri, for sharing your experience.  The unsettling thing is that I *do* find myself missing the occasional word--not all the time, but enough to make me feel that I need to be re-listening to the file.  I am always surprised when I've missed a word because I am listening so carefully.  Sometimes I feel like a dog with its head tilted, waiting for the crunch of the family car's wheels in the driveway!  Any advice on how to be a better listener??

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.