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The only way to change things it to take that first step

Posted By: Congratulations and good luck on 2006-01-31
In Reply to: You know what? It's been too doggone long since... - OP - Starting over.

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Get out while you can. Things will *never* change unless you change them. (nt)

You need to change the way you look at things
You need to try really hard to find 1 good thing a day that that worked out well. Each night sit down and find 1 thing to focus on that went well. Each night do this and slowly try and change your attitude. You need to enlarge your vision. If you get a chance read the book by Joel Osteen, Your Best Life Now.
Very good book about life.
Things do change, and sometimes

You cannot always listen to what people say.  And in saying that, you don't have to listen to me.  But, I wanted to respond to your post and let you know that I am a Focus IC and I am having a very good experience.  I know that in the past some negative things have been said about Focus, but most of the MT companies have that reputation.  One poster or another will say negative things about a company for one reason or another.  This does not dictate what your particular experience will be. 


I do not get hounded by IM's as the other poster mentioned.  I always, always have work.  Have not run out once.  If I have a question or a problem I can email, call, or IM any number of people from Human Resources to my Supervisor to Tech. Support to QA and I always get a response.


The other poster may or may not have worked for Focus Infomatics in the past.  I don't know.  And if they did, they may have had a bad experience with them.  But, that can happen to anyone at any company.  I'm just giving you my take so you won't think that EVERYONE thinks you are making a big mistake.  I, for one, think you made a good choice.


Good luck.


Things can never change if you don't want them to.
I think we all have a pretty good idea of who wants things to get better, and who wants them to remain as they are.
Things change
This may sound optimistic in a failing economy and MT being as difficult as it is at times but I still think good MTs are hard to find and will always be in demand.

You talk about going back to school to study MT. Why don't you just take a local medical terminology class. It sounds like you know how to transcribe well have have a good handle on grammar. You are half way to becoming an MT already. All you need is some medical terminology.

Then just apply. Tell the recruiters/HR you've studied medical terminology and want to do clinic notes. Then take any job you can for experience, preferably locally.

Some might say this advice is absurd but with education costs the way they are and loans being hard to get, you might find employers dropping the bar. Years ago most MTs didn't have any experience or education at all other than a high school typing class.

Don't give up hope. Just try approaching the whole thing from a different angle. Good Luck.


Among other things that need to change,
MTSO's need to get stand their ground and RAISE THEIR PRICES. All this undercutting has hurt everyone, and cheapened what used to be a respectable profession. Now it's just sweatshop labor, hidden from view of the nation because its home workers are invisible.
If we don't do something to change things,
we're gonna lose the jobs anyway. Fighting back is the only way we'll manage to keep any of it in the U.S. And if we're gonna go down anyway, I for one would rather go down fighting, than just lie down and take it.
Going to college does not change things
overall.  Some choose to go, some don't.  Just because you go to college does not mean you will make more money or your life will be better.  My husband is a CPA; however, works for a retirement corporation and guess what, after his 5 years of college and sitting through the CPA exam, I still make a lot more than he does.  Another friend is a nurse working at a surgery center, and I still make more.  Going to college is a choice but don't make the insinuation that going to college will make your life any better as it is just not true.
I need step-by-step instructions to make a macro in word that aligns automatic numbered list to the
HELP!!!!! Thanks in advance.
It's gonna take more than one person to change things. Until all American MTs realize the damage

things will keep going downhill.  We need to all write letters, inform people, push for legislation that will prevent American patients' protected medical data from being offshored.  We need to boycott any MTSOs that offshore and we should not accept peanuts for our skills. 


That's what it will take, but with MTs like you who call us whiners for voicing our frustrations, concerns, and opinions and who sit around doing nothing, we will all lose.


One small step for MTs, one giant step for the US! -nm
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Follow his directions step-by-step.

Once the Macro is in place, you can add it to your toolbar by right clicking on the toolbar you want it to appear on. Choose customize (bottom of menu). Click on the Command tab and choose Macros from the left-hand side of the box. Find Normal.NewMacros.GetLineStrictCount from the right-hand side of the box. Left mouse click on that macro one time and hold the button down. Drag the command to the toolbar in the location where you want it to be. You should now see a large box with the entire name of the macro inside. Right click on that box for the drop-down menu to change the appearance of that button and you're in business.


Better to take a step up than a step backwards.
Congratulations!
Help! I need step-by-step instructions for MS
When the dictator says "same" for the postop diagnosis, do I have to highlight, copy, and paste from the preop diagnosis, or is there a simple one-step keystone that can be done to automatically copy (hope that makes sense).
Even 4.5 is too low. doctors do not change - they still hem and haw, change, change stuff along wit
It is just not enough for the work. Speech is great on the wrists but you are not just reading what is typed, you are making a lot of changes. I have a hard time doubling a lot of days with all the changes I have to make. Just my opinion.
Don't change. I had to change back to cable. SuddenLink DSL stinks! nm

nm


Change provider vs change to business plan

In your place, I would seriously consider changing providers if there were others available in your area, but I'd ask around about their service quality first.  It may not be any better.  If there are no other providers, then consider changing your service package to a business account rather than residential.  They're usually more expensive, but they also tend to get faster service if there's a problem.


Last summer, I had no electricity for 3 days due to severe storms, but there were some 600,000 in the same boat with me.  We just had to wait it out.  It's a downside of working at home.


change attitude, change life
The first thing you need to change is that defeatist attitude! I know that's hard at times like this, but that's when you need to most.
I won't go into detail, but my financial situation is also at an all-time low, we couldn't even exchange gifts., daughter in hospital twice, & no med insurance)..but then I heard about how much worse things were for others around me this season. Now I'm thankful instead!
Bad things? what bad things? people's being petty and small?
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step outside the box?
I'm looking at your samples and asking myself, "How would I ever remmember that?"
To the moderator - you need to step up
and block this flamer from the board. We come here to chat nicely because we have isolating jobs and don't get out much. There is absolutely no need for someone to make these kind of statements to a mother. If her purpose is just to cause upset, then clearly she has no place here. Do the right thing.
Career Step
Hi - have any of you received your training from Career Step?  If so, would you recommend the program?  Thanks for you feedback.
Well, that's a step in the right direction!!!
Level the playing field a bit!

Thx for sharing!

career step

I am considering going to Career Step.  I have been working as an MT for a few months now, but I do not feel that the course I took prepared me for the "real" world of transcription.  My only question is that I also noticed the price diff in these online courses.  That is primarily the reason why I am choosing to go with Career Step.  MTec seems like a good school, but they are 3x as much.  Will I get just as good an education?


Career Step
It's true, you get what you pay for. Andrews is #1, M-Tec is #2, and Career Step is a distant 3rd.
Career Step

I am attending Career Step.  I have also been hired as a MT while still attending.  I think the course is good.  Good luck!!


 


M-Tec and Career Step
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Career Step
is the largest online school of medical transcription. You can join their forum even if you are not a student so that you can see for yourself what the grads in the forum say about their training. They are in there talking about their jobs all the time. Big companies like Spheris and Medquist and Transolutions hire CS graduates.


Not a Mom, just step-Mom and aunt

I tried for years to have a child, lost many early on in pregnancy and it was many years ago prior to the advances that they have now adays.  But I do have two step-daughters -- one remembers me one does not even though I am divored from their father.  She and I have stayed close and neither have seen their Dad since our divorce.  But I have two nephews and a niece in the area that I am very close to who now have children ranging from 4 to 18.  One of my great nephews told me yesterday,  I am not a Mom but close, better than a Grandma because I am special Aunt Patti.  So that made my day.   For some reason the Lord chose for me to be that special person to my many nephews and nieces which I truly enjoy.   And I get to send home when they become "too much".   Love it and cherish my time with them.  


 


12 step programs, which above are
referring to, are all based on God, a higher power - surrendering to that higher power, and then healing following the 12 steps. Leaving religion out of recovery is rather contradictory!
Career Step

Have you been to Career Step's website.  It is a very friendly community there and you would get lots of support on their forums.  www.careerstep.com. 


Some need to step out of their box for a moment - eh! LOL. nm
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Is Career Step it?!
Any graduates of Career Step?  Any information about how you felt about your experience would be greatly appreciated.  I was so impressed by the website and information that I have received in the mail.  I make $10/hr now in an office job.  What are the chances that I can meet this as a grad?
Career Step is IT!
Hi,
I'm a CS graduate and would HIGHLY recommend them. I was so well prepared, I received a job offer in less than 24 hours from one of the top employers, AND I was able to start out in acute care as a grad.

Email me if you have additional questions. CS ROCKS!!!!
you gotta step outside the box a little...sm

twwa=the wound was


twwe or twsw= the wounds were


Look at Career Step
If you know the content you can take the tests.
oh gosh. I would have had to step away for
hours probably..... I do ER reports and had 4 bad ones in a row earlier this week - makes me really count my blessings.  My toes curl typing procedures I have had or my children have had - I've never done an OP note such as you described... I don't think I could handle at all.
If not my kid, then the parents need to step up
and take care of their own child. If I need to work, do not babysit period. I took care of my children when they were little and they can take care of theirs. No time to spare when working.
Career Step
Career Step is one of the top 3 AHDI-approved schools. If you work well independently at your own pace, it may be a good program for you. It is an online course. I know from experience that employers will hire for at-home transcription work immediately after graduation from CS.
Re: Career Step

Hello,


I just began the Career Step Online Training Course a couple of weeks ago. You answered a question to a concern that I had from the very start. I wondered if they really help the student transition into an at-home MT position upon completion of the course. You stated that "from experience" you can say that they get you to work right after graduation.


If you don't mind me asking, can you give me some feedback on your experience with Career Step, please? How long did it take you to complete the course? How long after completion did you obtain employment at home? Is it fairly easy to understand what the physician is saying as you transcribe? How do they prefer to pay their at home employees? Those are examples of questions I have.


Looking forward to hearing from you!  :)


Dianne


 


 


Career Step
Don't listen to that "only Andrews or M-TEC" line. Career Step has a great program for much less money, and they do place their graduates.
Career Step?

I have over five years experience in psychiatric transcription.  I started at a counseling facility with no experience or training -- just a good command of the English language and a good typist. 


Anyway, I went about five years doing no transcription.  I recently got a home position doing psych trans. again.  I would like to continue working for this company, but broaden my skills in acute/medical.  Of course, there is some medical in psych transcription, but limited. 


My question is:  Has anyone here been through Career Step and is it worth the money?  Also, do you think it would benefit, or should I just try to gain experience as I go?


Thanks!!


Career Step
Career Step is a great program for people who prefer self-directed independent study. It is one of the top 3 schools and is approved by AHDI. You do get jobs afer completing the CS final. I had a job within a few days and have had no problems since then finding MT work.
Career Step
Hi. Has anyone used the Career Step program for medical transcription? I am currently working for MQ and received my training while in high school, but my fiance is going to be training with them soon. I was wondering if it was easy to find a job afterward and how you liked the course?
Take a step back and look at it again... sm
** ... in this situation they are asking us to LOSE money for THEIR profit.**



Your MTSO is NOT asking you to lose money so they can laugh all the way to the bank. They're asking you to pitch in to keep their accounts in TAT so they don't LOSE those accounts.


If your MTSO can't keep their commitments, can't keep their clients happy, they lose the work... and ALL of the MTs will be affected by that loss, even YOU, Princess. Maybe especially YOU if you're a relatively new hire, have no seniority and a whiny attitude.
CanScribe/Career Step
Hi,

I'm thinking of taking the CanScribe course, which is the Canadian equivalent to the Career Step program. I was wondering if there are others out there that have taken this program. I would like to get some feedback from those who have. Also, for those of you who are in Canada, what are the work from home opportunities like for MT? I don't want to go through all this and then have little prospect for employment in the end.

Thanks.
Future-step recruiter
I too spoke with this woman, only she told me she was recruiting for Medquist because they no longer wanted to outsource and wanted to bring all the work back to the States and that this is why they're on their hiring binge!
Go to M-Tec...more expensive than Career Step, but...

you will be a graduate of THE TOP SCHOOL.  You will have many job offers and will be able to chose the one that fits you best.  You can't go wrong with M-Tec. 


Andrews is also very good.  Career Step, while not in the scam-school category, is just a distant, very distant, third place in the MT school race.


Step back and punt.

Would he consent to something like that since it's his kids involved? 


That's a good step in the right direction...
I have all girls, so for some reason they are not the least bit interested in video games, but they used to have their own TVs in their rooms and since we just moved this summer, I never hooked them back up.  They don't watch half as much TV, maybe only 30 to 60 min a day now, if that.  We all make mistakes.  But I do think these video games are bad for little kids.  Educational stuff maybe, but not the crud that's out there now.  Good job.
Yes, they should work, my step-daughter....

is 18, gets $700 a month in child support (this will continue until age 21) and has not felt the urge to work at all at any time. She will start college in the fall, has not saved any of her child support, has some scholarships and loans for school as well. She does not live with us, never has. When I asked her in April where she was working this summer after graduation she said she might work for a few days picking up litter on the road crew, but she had college to think of, was going away for the month of June, could only work a bit in July, and had to get ready for college in August!


Her sister, who is 22, got the same amount of child support, also did not save any of it (hers ended last year) and has found that working for a living is not all it is cracked up to be! Was offended that the child support did not last until she graduated from college, because how was she supposed to go to school and work at the same time? Hmm, most of us did that and are still alive to tell the tale!


You cannot beat a good work ethic and it starts young! Nothing better than paying for your own things with your own $$$ and not relying on anyone else.