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Can you please share the company that offered you a position? Thanks. nm

Posted By: also looking on 2006-01-03
In Reply to: JOB OFFER. - Carm

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MxSecure, any information on this company that you would like to share...
or anyone working there?
Position at company
I am a newbie but would be interested in the company that is hiring. Could you how to reach them?
why don't you share with everyone?
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Offered job too.
I was offered a job there for editing at 5 cpl to start. That is all that I know for now. Waiting to hear more information.
I was once offered a job
at a local hospital where I had to work there for 6 months and then could work from home.  What I didn't like, and many may have to do this, I don't know, but I still had to work their hours, and they could go on-line to see if I was working.  I, too, decided on this career so I could stay home and work at my own pace.  The docs I work for now don't care when I work, (I have terrible insomnia so sometimes I work in the middle of the night), just as long as I get my work done.
Then please share how newbies get work every day SM
I never said "impossible." I said it was "very hard." And it is. How many times have we seen people saying "I'm a newbie and can't find a job because everybody wants experience" just on this board? How many "Who will hire newbies?" posts are there and "How can I get experience if no one hires without experience?"

If you have useful information on how newbies get hired "every day," please share it for those like Teresa instead of posting a one-line rebuttal with no real information.
Just glanced here for a second, and thought I'd share ...
When I first started, I thought I knew a lot from what I learned in school. They never tell you that it'll be 1000 times harder than your courses. It's tough to jump into the "real" and find out how different it really is.

I used to QA, and I can't speak for anyone but myself, but anything I EVER corrected was NOT a personal slight. And while I knew it was rough for the newbies to get constant feedback, I hoped they understood that I wasn't doing it to make them feel bad - I was doing it to uphold quality that I was responsible for.

I know it's tough, but try to look at all of the "nitpicking" as an opportunity to be a better transcriptionist. The harder they are on you now, the faster you'll become a solid, fantastic transcriptionist. The more you can be thankful for the feedback, rather than let it get you down, the less feedback you'll need to receive in the future.

Good luck! I know you'll get there. This is the hardest part, and you're already partway through it.
Work offered

I am a new and I was offered a job by another MT who has lots of extra work. Is it a good idea to take work like this. Please I need some advice on this.


Cathy


wanted to share something from my 15+ years experience....

When I first started out, I graduated from a business college.  Nine months, five days a week, four hours a day of schooling.  When I finished top of my class I thought I was ready.  I struggled to find a job; not too much outsourcing back then.  I begged a medical records director to hire me on, and he did.  I literally was not ready for what was to come.  Luckily I was mentored by a lady who knew it all.  She was great.  After six years at the hospital, I broke away and started with my own accounts.  I have raised four children (youngest in kindergarden).  I have been a team mom for baseball, board of director member for local little league, and never missed a school function.  This has been an awesome profession for me.  Some days are better than others as far as pay is concerned, but on average I am pulling $200 a day....not bad. 


There is a book out there that might be of help to you new graduates.  It is called The Medical Phrase Book.  That book helped me very much.  The other thing that really works is using a telephone book A-Z to jot down new meds and words you learn. 


 


Good luck to all of you.


no reference books offered
We do not have reference books. There are about 20 reports to transcribe in the entire course. No we do not use the SUM method. However, I am planning to purchase additional practice tapes from HPI. I was told that they do help with placement. From what I can tell so far, this course gives you the basics of MT. I know now that I will need to practice, practice, Practice.
what if you offered to pick up your check from them?
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Not really, but I was offered one account that needs a Cphone....
Would that make it worthwhile? Are they widely used?

Thnx
Every time I offered to hire newbies...
they told me they wanted 6-8 cents a line, some even asked for 10! I'm through with hiring new people that I have to train about every single thing in the business, from research to finding doctor's names, to software, to file transfer protocols, to long distance packages, etc. They take up all my time when I have other MT's with tons of experience who will do it for 7. Plug N Play.
Position
I have a newbie position available if you are interested. Please email me at proficienttranscription@hotmail.com
Getting a transcription position

I've worked for 19 years as a Transcriptionist for a mental health facility and now that I'm close to being able to retire, I'd like to do the transcription from home, but because I'm not certified, can't get a second look.  Any suggestions????  Thanks


Terri


Position with Medigrafix
Brandy I went to the Medigrafix website and it states that you need 5+ years experience.  How did you get the position as a newby?
What is depressing is that someone in your position,
is posting a message about errors, and is not proofreading their own sentences. I found several grammar errors in yours, but I will not comment on that. LOL

I do understand what you are saying, but sometimes we are allowed to relax a bit and just take it easy. I am not applying for a job here. I am simply looking for constructive information. I will not put you down or anyone else who has their own reasons for mistakes that were made in messages posted here. I look at several MT boards on the internet and have learned a lot from the older MTs and I will continue to improve my skills no matter what it takes. I love it. I never claimed to be perfect or entitled to anything. Life has thrown me some curves, but it is getting better.
Seeking a position
I am generally good with different speech patterns, having lived overseas and around the military.  I would really appreciate if someone could direct me to a site where I could internship/work/test for ESL accounts.  Any suggestions?  Generally, I enjoy the challenge of deciphering the word choice.  It is almost like a puzzle.  Am I crazy?
Employee Position

Hi Lori,


Check with someone at Career Step.  They should offer you a listing of employers who will test their graduates.  I am an M-Tec grad, and there are many job opportunities available for graduates.  I would think that Career Step would offer the same thing.  Since you have some experience under your belt, I am sure you would have no trouble finding a job!


Good luck!


Sounds like you need the position from Boo2
is requiring.  Maybe you wouldn't have to look for a job, filling out those applications and trying to do those tests.  Since you do not have children, you should have no problem at all with the turnaround.  You two could be two peas in a pod.   Oh, I'm bad, very bad!  Take a taste of your own medicine, bitter or sweet?  Lord, forgive me, please!
How do I find a Newbie MT Position with No experience

Hi!  Just wondering I am new to this and I am still in school but really would like to start working ....How Do I find a Entry Level position...These companies don't want anyone without at least 2 years experience and Up..What about the rest of us?


Georgia


Better paid healthcare position to MT here...big adjustment, but it's...

entirely worth it.  The lower pay (at least for a while) versus the stress you feel as an RN - only you can decide, but in the long run I'll go with MT any day. 


Also, if I were you, I would go with M-Tec rather than CS.  It is a much more comprehensive program, and you will be much more prepared.  Yes, it is a bit more expensive, but you will have many, many job offers when you graduate and can pick what suits you best.   


I have finally graduated and accepted a position! I'm so excited!
For all of you still in school, don't give up!  Get stubborn, work hard, and it will happen!  Good Luck to all!! 
Amanda, you know what? I sat here all weekend thinking about offering Lisa an IC position (sm)

that might be able to help her out, as I work in 12-hour TATs, but the more I saw the posts left from her, the more I chose not to get involved.  I come to this board for the specific reason of offering help, as I feel anyone who truly needs a break should be given the opportunity.  However, Lisa has made it blatantly clear that the only opportunity she wants is on HER terms and I actually feel slighted that I was willing to take a chance with someone who comes across the way she has.


 


Also, I am offended by the fact that Lisa states her first job is "Mom," as if mine is not.  Yes, I do WORK as an MT and I work hard at it, but I also am there for every single aspect of my children's lives, including class mother, PTA chairperson, basketball, softball, baseball, dance, etc.  I work hard daily for the balance (without the benefit of my wonderful husband) and I MAKE it work for all of us and for that I am rewarded and blessed.  How dare someone even critique my abilities, especially as a mother. 


 


Didn't she sell it, or just your company to an offshore company. The woman

has a screw loose. 


No, the woman who owns this company can't transcribe herself, much less run a company.
kk
Any company that charges anything to work is not a reputable company. However,
if a company offers a job and requires that you have a certain pedal and offers to provide it and then take it out of say your first paycheck or couple of paychecks, then that is acceptable.

My belief is that companies that charge you for software or anything else is trying to make money off of you.

While $11.95 isn't much, figure that amount times 10 or 20 or 100 and what do you come up with? Smells like a scam to me.
company was sold so they have no company to hire you after graduation!
They are not a reputable school and I went there so I should know. Even when they did have Trans. Relief Services they never answered my email about employment upon graduation.
Can you share where you work that the work is plentiful? nm
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What company?
Hello, I recently read your comment and was wondering what company that was that hired you as a newbie? I'm just starting out and I need to work at home to be with my son. Would you mind networking with me! Nice to meet you..e-mail me at kennyandjenny@hotmail.com
thanks! Sincerely, Jennifer Hokanson
Company Name
Can you say what company you are working for?
company
this company is advertising on the job board - Dictate4Me
not sure if this is the same company, but...

A friend of mine who was recently looking for a job had been talking to a lady from New England Transcription (not sure if this is the same company??) and had been given the total run around from them. 


First the lady said that they paid 9 cents a line to start, then when my friend got the contract (which she had to call the lady for 5 or 6 times), it said 5 cents a line.  Then she never heard from the lady who hired her until the day before she was supposed to begin the job.  Then, the day she was supposed to start, she was told there was no work, and she should call back in a few weeks. 


Needless to say, she didn't take this job, but it wasted about 3 weeks (from the time she accepted the position until they told her it was no longer available due to lack of work). 


If this is the same company, maybe ask for the contract up front and review it carefully.  Ask what the work load is like and all that good stuff.  Hopefully it's not the same place.


Company
May I ask which company you are working for?
Take the job if you like the company
I would take the job if the company seems professional. The pay rate seems reasonable for someone coming out of school. If the people you are working for are helpful, you will gain tremendous experience. If they will help you with further training, then you are off to a good start. Taking a job with a higher rate and being in over your head might not be the best path. Just my opinion.
What company is it?
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If you like the company then I would
You can load it and it will have (I think) 2 operating systems but XP should work fine. Not a lot of places are compatible with Vista yet that I know of.
Why do you think that the company you
work for should bend over backwards to give you the account you want? I am sure other MTs are on that account, so would it be fair to take someone off just because you want it???? If you want to find another job fine, but don't think that just because you want certain accounts you will get them. We all take the bad with the good.

About the company
Yes i surely can. It is a SCAM company, STAY AWAY from it if you don't want to lose your money and time.
What is the company name
What is the company name?
I have yet to see a company that uses MAC. The
programs used are not compatible.
bad company
If they are the company that asks you to give them $400 (or something like that) then stay away. Any company that makes you pay for their "software and training" is crap. There are too many better companies out there that don't require you to pay to work for them. Would you go to any other job and pay to work for a company? It's a little backwards.
If it's a reputable company, yes. SM
Some companies do charge a small lease or rental fee.
company advice

Just wanted to know if anybody has ever worked for Breitner Transcription and what they are like?


Thanks!


I think that depends on the company

I think some companies but a time frame on when  you can test again if you do not do well the first time.  Good luck


depends upon the company

The company I'm an IC with is located in CA but I live in TN. Since I've had a problem with my sleep for *years,* it was an ideal situation in terms of what accounts to put me on. I'm in charge of H&Ps on three specific accounts. They need the reports by 6 a.m. their time, which is 8 a.m. my time. No problem. It's rare for me to sleep until 4:45 a.m. Usually, I'll get up around 2:30 to 3 p.m. I just go back to sleep for a few hours when the morning rush is done. My work day ends by 4 p.m. my time, which is 2 p.m. their time.


Sounds like a company I know in
Alabama near 280.  If it is and you want to talk, send me an email.  I worked there before.
This is problematic. You may get a company that
specializes in ER notes to test you. You should also look for ads featuring in clinic work. There is no way that you can apply for acute care because you don't any OP experience and it doesn't appear that you have much other acute care. Good luck.
If they are a reputable company and have really
hired you, then yes, they will require this in order to employ you. How else can they avoid hiring illegals or escaped felons, etc.
Good company?
I am a well trained and experienced professional MT and have been for 13 years now.  I have been looking at several of the work-at-home companies out there.  Does anyone out there work for ImageStat Corporation and are they a good company to work for? 
What is this wonderful company
So what is the name of this company you started working at home from in 2 days after grad?  What's their website.  Help out the people looking please