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stating 9 cents per 65 character line in writing, but you don't get paid for spaces? I heard rumors about this particular company that they don't pay for spaces and so I'm wondering about this.  I suppose I could call and ask them, but was wondering about that. Thanks. What's been  your experience about pay, if you have one?

The saga continues.  After I filed complaints with every agency on the face of the earth, the VLC 'found' my grades.  They say they weren't really gone - it was just a techinal glitch - at the same time as the blocked access to their forum and the returned email.  And all of these 'technical glitches' occurred the morning after I threw a fit.  And now - after almost 5 weeks, they have even offered to really send me a medical dictionary.  WOW!!  What service!!  I'm persuing my complaints until I get full reimbursement and compensation for all the work I completed.  And then I'll find an accredited course to continue.

Thanks for all the support,

Dianne

Would anyone know where I can get an express scribe patch for windows vista.  Oh and FYI... anyone buying a new comp, get it built where you have the option to get XP... Vista is nothing but a HUGE compatability issue.

Thanks for your help!!

Are there free FTP programs?

TIA

So, I've decided that medical transcription is something I just can no longer do.  I've been doing it for 16 years but I'm so bored, it's pretty near driving me crazy.  Can't concentrate... vacuuming the house is more interesting that transcribing at this point.  I took a week off not too long ago.  That week went by far too quickly.  Then I took 3 days off this weekend.  So, here I am fresh from a good break, and am sitting here wanting to do anything other than transcribe. 

I have no idea what other type of work I could do.  All I know is transcribing feels pretty similar to getting smacked by a baseball bat!  Painful all the same, minus the bruises!

I've never bought a drug book on CD/ROM but I'd like to try it.  I'm guessing it would be quicker than looking everything up in a book.  I'm trying to get away from looking things up online because everytime I stop and look something up online I end up checking email, ebay, all the boards, etc., and not focusing on my work.  They're so much temptation on the internet! 

I've bought one book (QLDB) back in 2000 so I need an update!  They sell the Saunders Drake & Drake Pharmaceutical Word Book  on CD/ROM and in the book form as a package or you can buy them separately.  I'm wondering why someone would buy both. 

Any advice before I buy would be appreciated.

dictator stated that the patient was "...casually dressed with a colostomy bag."   Not so funny after you insert a comma, but it definitely cracked me up.  Almost as good as "acephalic, normotraumatic."

I am assuming I/C stands for independent contractor, right?  I am new to the I/C concept.  I have been an MT for 6+ years, but have always worked at a hospital.  Looking at jobs on-line and some of them state I/C only.  How do you become an I/C?  What steps are required, do you have your own equipment, what type of software, what do you charge, etc.  Any information would be great and much appreciated.  Please no harsh/bashing comments. Thanks in advance.

Found this awesome link on Productivity Talk. It is a Google search engine that has a list of MT websites included. Have used it for a month now and its fantastic. The search results are more relevant and I find what I am looking for much faster compared to Google.  The other cool thing about this is that you can add it to your website or blog and use it. You can also add it to your Google homepage and access it from there. See link below "Medical Transcription Word Seeker."

I'm new to this site, actually I'm ashamed to say I had no idea it even exhisted, and I've done transcription for over 10 years.  Anyway, just wondering if there is anything I need to look out for.  Things such as scams I should definitely be on the look out for.  Thanks everyone

have an offer from AccuScribe in South Carolina, 9 cpl, but no spaces.  Would like to hear opinions please, whether good or bad!  TIA!

We transfer our files back and forth via email and very frequently the clinic is "missing completed" files which we have sent them.  This is beginning to take up way too much time to look up and resend.

I need an online storage site where us transcriptionists (3) can send a copy of finished work and also the clinic receptionsist can also access to look for "missing files."  (Preferably free or low priced) Any ideas??  Thanks.  Free

My eyes have gone downhill big time since starting in this field (around 3 years ago).  I have always had near perfect vision, and this is about the only thing I can attribute it to. 

I have nearly all of the symptoms of this when researching (in all 3 categories; vision problems, eye problems, and general discomfort) - then again, I found that some doctors are skeptical about this.  I have an eye appointment on Thursday and I am hoping that my doctor will take me seriously.  I am at my wits end with this. 

Was anyone told they have this, or does anyone have any suggestions for me? 

Thank you!  

I'm able to get some websites, but not others.  I can get here and can download my work/email, but not other websites (Yahoo, Google...).

This is strange.  I think someone broke the Internet!!

I am looking to get back into the field after a 12 year break to raise my kids.  Any advice on how to get my foot in the door or who might hire me?  I have over 10 years experience in out-patient radiology.

Thanks.

All I'm having trouble with is not being able to see my laptop screen in the sunlight. Has anybody found a solution to this?

nm

Thought you'd want to know.  I contacted them and was told they do not hire anyone local in the USA, and only hire overseas.  How interesting?  Since you don't support overseas coming and taking our jobs, I thought you'd be interested in knowing this, or maybe you already know?  

Have a great day!

Loved your posts.  The other gal missed my point.  I committed myself to 25 hours a week.  Was not asked to commit to a certain number of lines, but I am continously asked for more.  I do it in the name of "teamwork," which is stressed at this company.  I understand their position, but it seems we are always behind.  Their fear is that if more people were hired then there's a chance we may run out of work for everyone.  Like I said before, I just need a little more flexibility.  I don't think as an IC that is too much to expect.  I work a regular schedule (9 to 5:30 with 1 to 1-1/2-hour lunch) and rarely take any time off except my two days now (and I was continously asked to work one of those).    Getting a vacation is another story.  It's time to move on.

in a very long time.

thanks so much!

Hi,

Starting a few months back, I have been working for a company where the people are basically nice and helpful. 

However, I find that I'm constantly frustrated by and frightened for patient care by the ESL's.  I'm at the point where I'm dreading work and often zone out/play/surf the net (when I should be working) which is the only way to keep my sanity so far. 

Any suggestions on where I can go from here and have moderate to few ESL encounters?  I have my own computer. 

Thanks so much for helping me keep a roof over my head!