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about our MQ accounts.

I work out of the Amherst office and so far, I have enough work.  This weekend we are a bit out of turn-around but the ladies on this account, and I, are working quickly to change that (when I'm not poking my nose on this message board).

I am wondering though, if it's just a few isolated accounts that are running out of work from the Amherst office, and it is illegal to discuss what accounts those are?  It probably is--just think it would make a lot of us feel better (especially those of us out of Amherst that are starting to worry) if we knew that it's the same few accounts that are running out of work all the time, and not ALL of the accounts.

I don't know.  This whole situation makes me sort of sick.  I'm thankful I have work, but very sad that many of you appear not to and wonder when my account is next.

Ok - so I read the messages about the lack of work, the hours, and the scary predictions of where these jobs would be in a few years.  What does that mean?  Should I not continue the course?  I read a website that said with the baby boomers getting old, there would be tons of work for the next two decades.  Is that wrong?

Dianne

Does anyone use a c-phone for their work?  Any feedback would be appreciated.

There is no need to play grammar school marm here.  Do not correct other poster's spelling, grammar, etc. 

Goldbird

alliedschools.com

Has anyone tried either their medical billing or coding training courses??

Did you like it, would you recommend it?? I'm tired of working at a restaurant and would like to learn a career but I just want make sure that I am learning from a school that will actually lead me somewhere(specially that it cost 1600 dollars)

So please let me know what you think about them and if there is other schools that you will recomment over them!

Thanks

I have been using Instant Text for quite a few years, but wanted to switch to Stedman's Smart Type.  My co-worker uses it on the same account and is doing on average 50 lines per hour more than me.  She and I type about the same speed so I'd at least like to give it a try. 

Does anyone know if it is possible to convert my IT glossary into Smart Type?  I guess I'm an old dog, but I just can't bring myself to  start from scratch with a new glossary.  Thank you!

Just not wanting to deal with the constant worry of feast or famine.  Companies which treat the MT as a big zero if he/she does their job well, although when needed extra, the MT is made to feel guilty if they do not do 10,000 percent in spite of the fact they are previously treated like zero.  Sometimes the paycheck although small, does not seem worth it compared to the quality or lack of quality of life.

No, I am not depressed.  I think this MT has finally wished for some time off to go outside, see the clouds, smell the fresh air, and consider the life passing by.  As well, this MT would like to remember what it was like to have the security of a job which paid halfway decently, actually a boss who showed just a tiny bit of appreciation once in a while for doing a difficult job well, and the days when a person did not flinch when looking at the computer wondering what the day would bring.  Silence, more silence, or an even smaller paycheck.

I tell you, if I were to take 2 weeks off, nobody in my household would even notice the difference in budget, the pay has gotten so low from lack of work.  Used to be a person could make a difference with this job. Wondering if it is time for a change.

Do you ever feel that way?

In your opinion what is the most popular method in which clinic Radiologists dictate.....handheld recorder, over the phone or through PC. 

Thanks!!!

i have a very close friend who is in iraq and i went to send something but no idea what?  he ideas or someone know anyone in military and what they like to receive or need?  FYI, they are on a ship.  TYIA!

I AM SELLING MY DICTAPHONE C-PHONE AND HAVE LOWERED THE PRICE TO $130.00 PLUS SHIPPING.  IT WORKS GREAT AND WAS BARELY USED. EVERYTHING IS INCLUDED, INCLUDING THE FOOTPEDAL.  I ALSO HAVE (2) 9-PIN FOOT PEDALS THAT WORK FOR DICTAPHONE (NOT THE C-PHONE) AND ESCRIPTION, ETC. FOR $25.00 EACH PLUS SHIPPING.  EMAIL ME IF YOU ARE INTERESTED.  I CAN SEND PICTURES OF THE ITEMS TO PEOPLE WHO ARE SERIOUSLY INTERESTED.  THANKS!

can anyone tell me what are the function keys for Meditech.  I hit F6 and lost a report.  My lead Transcriptionist only "knows" the F keys we use, not any of the others. Shift F6 moves up a line, but what if just plain F6?  Thanks

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Good Luck!

I am thinking about going inhouse to work for a family practice group.  What is the going rate per hour or per line?  I have 10+ years experience.  It would be working for 2 family practice physicians 25 or so hours per week.  Because I have only done IC the last few years, I don't know what to charge when taxes are taken out. 

Please advise what a reasonable hourly/line rate is .  I am not sure at this point.

Thanks

Can someone tell me of some good OB/GYN sites out there?  For that matter, any good specialty sites.  I'm fairly new to transcription and still gathering good reference sites.

Thanks in advance!

MTOhio

The company I am with wants me to start working the editing side soon.  The pay is like half.  I am interested in hearing from any editors here. Do you go twice as fast and is half line rate pay normal.  All information would be appreciated.

Thanks. 

Transcribing notes for urgent care center.  Physician states "plasms perox".  How would that be spelled?  I cannot find it in my word book, online med dictionary, and there are various spellings on Google.  Can anyone help me?

TIA,

Tabatha in Charleston, SC

Not sure what I do in order to pay taxes or whatever needs to be done.  I'm new to all of this.  Any tips would be appreciated.

I had a call from a psych office to do psych evals.  I had quoted them 12 cents per 65 characters but they called back and want to get cheaper.  I think they are thinking maybe total eval cost or maybe per page.  Evals are about 30 pages.  What would be a good per page rate?  I was thinking in the ballpark of 2-3$.  I have no clue.  I need the work badly but don't want to work too cheap.  Any help would be appreciated.  I meet with them tomorrow.  Thanks!

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