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A free line counting and invoice generator is MTStars FlashCount.

Posted By: see link inside on 2005-12-05
In Reply to: what is MPcount for invoicing? - hc

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Also, try MTStars FlashCount. It's free and has great features.
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Are you getting your line count from your program or can you use the line counting software to do
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MTStars FlashType has a free demo and if you like it, it is
EXTREMELY reasonably priced as compared to others on the market. It works like pretty much like PC Shorthand, but is more cost effective.  See the link below.
Try MTStars FlashType. It has a 7 day free trial.
see link below
How is line counting done?
I know it is based on a 65 character line, often including spaces, but how do you line count your work and get an accurate number?
Line counting
I would like to know who out there started off with a low line count and exceeded to the max of a 1000 lines or more. How many reports are that usually.?And the appropriate hours it takes to get it done.? Would you please share your story with me. that would be great!
line counting software
is it necessary to have line counting sofware or will the line counter on MS word work just the same?
Some places only like you to use a particular line counting software, too. Keep trying with your
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You can google for a free word/line counter..
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Invoice...sm

I am starting a new position with a national and I have to send them an invoice.  Any tips on what to include?  I would really appreciate it.  I have some templates in Word but I don't know if those will work.


Thanks in advance.


Gross line means anything on a line is a line, even if just one word
it is counted as a line.  Not sure what exactly you are asking, but if you are comparing gross line to the usual 65 characters plus spaces gross line is better.  If you make 7.5 cpl per gross line that equals approximately 9.5 cpl based on 65 characters. 
Your employer will be counting on you
to meet a turnaround time. That will be very difficult to do with "nonspecific hours". This is a job, not a hobby you can pick up whenever you want or ignore when you don't feel like doing it. If you are not reliable, you will not be employable.
New To MTStars


Hey!


I am a CS student and I am currently in the Editing and Proofreading section.  Boy is it hard .  I am working my way through it.  I will soon be beginning Clinic Notes Transcription.  I can hardly wait .


I better get back to my studies.


Thank you for having me here! 


Try MTStars Expanderic.
http://www.expanderic.com
Actually, the MTStars resume board seems as appropriate ...(sm)
I just went over there and tried to access the resumes, and you have to pay (a nice fee, too) in order to access any personal information other than your name, your experience, your general location (which I'm sure you can leave as just "Colorado" or whatever), and your desired line rate. No address, phone number, or any other contact information is available without paying the fee ($50 is the lowest), so someone would have to REALLY want that information in order to get it. This makes it no different than the MTJobs site.
Check your email, address given to MTStars
Message in email
Check your email, address given to MTStars
Message in email
MTStars FlashType is also just like Shorthand only cheaper in price.
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MTStudent, the person who was quite rude to you has been banned. MTStars encourages new MTs to ask

questions and without being viciously attacked the way you were.  There are a lot of very nice, helpful people here and will answer your questions. 


Administrator


Newbie MTs, do not post test questions on any of the MTStars boards. To do so will result in your
posting privileges being revoked.  Take your tests honestly.
for free
Don't worry, before long, you ALL will be doing it for free! I mean come on, they already pay MTs like they are tomato pickers or putting soles on shoes! If you work for nothing, then 2 cents or 3 cents a line is going to sound good to you and believe me, it will come to that. WHAT CAN'T YOU AND OTHERS RESPECT YOURSELVES AS HUMAN BEINGS WITH BRAINS AND WORK A NORMAL AMOUNT OF HOURS FOR A REGULAR PAYCHECK LIKE EVERYONE ELSE IN THE WORLD!? There are so many transcribers I have heard carry on about how much money they make -- ask them, how long they actually are working and what they are paid and you will see the true picture.
free books
Am definitely interested in your free books, just get them weighed at the post office and let me know what media mail rate will be, also be sure to include the cost of whatever packaging you need to use.

Thanks for the generous offer.

AutoHotkey is free (sm)
http://www.autohotkey.com

You can use it to create macros to shorten common tasks or use it as an expander.
Work for free
I would be willing to work for free or intern for a company that would give me practical experience, especially if they would consider me for a paid position once I have gotten my feet wet. I would much rather spend 8 months doing real work than just going through a formal program if possible.

Thanks for your response!
Check this out, it's free!
The page numbers don't match, but you should be able to find what you're looking for.

http://style.mtreference.com/tiki-index.php
want to learn MT course for free?
you can use this blog site if you want to learn medical transcription for free

http://learn-free-medical-transcription.blogspot.com/

thank you
So it changed from $99 for software that is free - sm
To $79 for a foot pedal? I bought my foot pedal on my own and so can anyone else. Why do they need to give the money directly to you?
You are working for free?! That would be the the problem I would think. SM

Why would a company advance you to paid status if they are able to get you to do the work for free.  You should get paid for your time and knowledge.  I am new also, only on my second week working, and on full QA.  I am getting paid, as you should be also!  My advise would be, quit now, put this 'internship' as professional experience on your resume, and begin looking for a new PAYING job! 


Where you are at now they very well may never intend to advance you to paid status.  I'm willing to bet the company IS getting paid for these reports that you are doing the work on. 


Remember to check into any company that is offering you a job.  Unfortunately there are crooked companies and people out there.  Best of luck to you!


 


 


Shorthand will give you a free 30
day trial to try it out. After 30 days, if you choose to buy it, it'll cost about $100.00. It's pretty good.

Good luck.
Free books...you pay shipping.

Hi!  I recently updated my Stedman's reference library and have the following books available.  They are free to whoever wants them.  They have served me well over the years. 


Email me if you are interested at jerrilynoliver@yahoo.com


Stedman's


Cardiovascular/Pulmonary    3rd Edition


Ortho/Rehab  3rd Edition


Path/Lab  2nd Edition


Equipment 3rd Edition


Plastic Sx/ENT/Dentistry  1999


Abbrev  2nd Edition


Ophthalmology  2nd Edition


Derm/Immuno  1997


Psych/Neuro/Neuro Surgery 2nd Edition


Radiology  3rd Edition


You can still get a VISTA-free computer
from Tiger Direct if you ask. At least I got one not too long ago.
I am willing to do transcription for free...please read why!

I will be graduating shortly. I understand how hard it is to get a job in this field without experience. I know that 2 years is preferred but I also figure that some is better than none. I have been doing free transcription work for free in return for a letter stating I did work for you. I will only be doing this for a short time so take advantage of this offer! This would be a great opportunity for any ICs that have an abundance of work right now but do not want to hire anybody, or if you just want to lower your workload for a short amount of time. Let me help you...so it can help me! This is a serious offer! Serious inquiries only!


BTW, if you are going to comment just to be rude or insulting, please don't comment at all. We all have to start somewhere.


Nevermind found what I needed for free!
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Many company websites will let anybody try their test for free.
Why not try a few company website tests and see how you feel after that.

And I think the comment about mastering things was a result of another poster's mispelling of English terms such as there/their and your/you're. Some MTs tend to think the way a poster spells on an MT board says something about their mastery of the English language.
There are several free typing sites online.
goodtyping.com is one of them I know. It uses a series of typing tests to improve on quality and speed. It helped me.
We can discuss this via email if you would like but the software was never free. nm
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The best thing for you to do is post your resume on the various free

job boards.  There are companies that will hire from the resumes and don't post openings.  Unless you went to one of the better schools you probably don't stand much of a chance of getting an at home position.  Even if you did go to one of the better schools it may be difficult to find an at home position.   There are companies that will hire newbies and pay them almost nothing, there are companies that offer mentoring programs that may or may not pay you anything and some may even cost you.  There are companies that may offer you a position and then say you have to buy equipment/software from them first.  These are probably not legitimate companies and you need to stay away from them.  


Most companies want 2 years of experience, though there are exceptions.  Your best bet would be to look through your local classifieds and see if you can find a position in a physician's office or a hospital.  


 


 


 


Know of a free trial Med. Spell Check?

I'm looking for a temporary med. spell checker. I hope to purchase Stedman's soon, but right now I need a decent spell check for employment testing!


Thanks!


Check out www.openoffice.org - it's the same as MS Word, but Free! NM
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Express Scribe is a free download.....
nm
There is a free version of Express Delegate
http://www.nch.com.au/delegate/index.html

I don't use it, but there is lots of information on their website. Perhaps you can contact the company for any answers not found on there.
Have you tried Open Office? It's free and very similar - see inside
http://www.openoffice.org/
You're quite welcome. Feel free to e-mail me in the future :o)

Dorland's available online for free at www.onelook.com along with other dictionaries. NM
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For testing I needed software that I could download free

but I could not get the footpedal to work.  Anybody have experience with this?  I downloaded Express Scribe to listen to the dictation.


Thanks in advance.


Accustat Carolinas pays some 2 after they work for free for six months...just crazy.nm
nm
A USB foot pedal would be good to have. You can download Express Scribe for free to take tests. nm
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I'm sure you'd be first in line for it, right?

The VLC has had numerous complaints against them and people demanding refunds.  I was in a position to KNOW that people that couldn't get jobs because they couldn't pass MT employment tests after the VLC course.  How is that being immature?  Evidently, you're one of the VLC reps lurking on the boards so you can jump in and refer your school.  Otherwise, you wouldn't be taking it so personally.


$ per line?
As a recent graduate and new MT, could someone tell me what a fair salary is, per line of transcription? Thanks so much.
How much per line?
I also do voice recognition as well as straight transcription. I have been an MT for about 2 years now and started off doing voice recognition and I love it. I now do about 1800 to 2100 lines per day (voice recognition). I started off with a company doing vr and was only making 2.5 to 3 cents per line and I stayed with them for about 18 months and after the raises I was making 4.25 cents per line. However, that was an IC position and I wanted benefits so I started taking as many online tests as possible with companies that offer employee status and not IC. I wanted to get benefits. So, eventually I passed the tests for about 6 different companies and I got to pick which one I wanted to go with instead of begging for someone to hire me.

I would take some tests online on the days that you are not working perhaps on the weekends or evenings and see if you pass the tests. It can't hurt at all. I am now working with a new company and I am currently making 6 cents per line and this is for voice recognition, which is pretty darn good doing about 1800 lines per day. You will not know until you try. E-mail me if you have any other questions.
Maybe not out of line...
but not a very good *cooperative* attitude.