Have experience, but was told I needed a line for the Lanier station they let you use. nm
Posted By: Wanderer on 2006-01-01
In Reply to: Brandy, on your Medigrfix job.... - RWalker
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Experience needed for Nationals.sm
I've tried with 2 nationals and quit both. Both needed me because I had PT experience. Once PT work was caught up, then one gave me GYN, which I told her I had no experience in. The second gave me Indian doctors which I never got used to because always a new MD. I was told to create templates, etc., but when the dictation is not clear and the doctor's accent is as thick as mud, how do you overcome it? For now will stick to clinical until I can figure this out, but am wondering how it is done.
Saw a job on the Job Seeker's Board that was an internship, no experience needed
it's farther down towards the bottom
IC's Experience with line counts
My line counts have not been close to what my employer gives. In fact, there have been a few times already when files that I had done were not included in the line count. Is this a common problem?
Schooling in an outside school as opposed to on-line is a much better experience, IMHO. No wonder
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Dictaphon and Lanier Question
Hi seniors,
As I am newbie, kindly anyone tell me when MT companies ask do you have c-phone or lanier voicewriter. Does this mean that they want this so I can dial their specified number and record dictation, so I can listen to it later on. Is this only purpose of these devices. Also are these compatible with each other platforms?
Thanks!
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.
she told me...
to check all my resources first! I am sorry that I started something but DAMN I didn't know that yall would jump down my throat about a silly question.
I sure hope that I don't grow up to be like Gayle, god help me!!
They told me that I did.....sm
"very good" on the testing, and I work as a full-time employee. This will DEFINITELY be the company that I retire with. They are very helpful, flexible (as long as you do your minimum lines and work your scheduled hours), and my team leaders are so great that they basically make me WANT to work hard for them. They have great benefits and are just a very well rounded company, and I am glad I found them. This is my second MT position (my first was for a year as an IC), and I plan to retire with Medware. Good luck! HTH.
Well, I told them 10 P to 6 A...
because I'm 3rd shift, but I didn't work that all the time. I would get my sleeping pattern all mixed up and work days or afternoons a lot. They can't *tell* you when to work since you're not their employee but you can't go too crazy and expect to keep the job, either. You could give them an outline on a weekly or monthly basis, I'd think, just to give them an idea of coverage. A lot of companies do try to work with you.
I was actually told by several recruiters
Andrews graduates consistently produce better work than that of the other companies. My own research shows M-Tec and Career Step to be very good, but I think Andrews would be your best bet. I actually didn't train with either of them, but I had already started with a different program before finding any of this out. I was fortunate to get a job without training any of the top 3.. and I have to think I would have found work sooner had I done so. Good luck.
From what I have been told and also have heard
you should type what you hear, since you cannot possibly know what templates they are using. I have also found that the tests that I am able to download onto my system and then work on them I can hear better. The MTTest site tends to really be distorted in sound quality. Also info given to me by a great and wise MT was to not plug in your headphones to the speakers. Make sure you are plugging them directly into your computer tower. I was missing a lot of the little words from not doing this.
I am still job searching as well. Just remember the job market is in poor shape all the way around. My aunt just recently had to fill out a 10 page application for substitute secretarial/lunch lady position in her school district. They said it would take at least 2 weeks before they would be able to tell her if they will allow her to work for the district or not.
Better times will come.
I posted it AFTER she told another poster to (sm)
kiss her, well, you know. That has been removed now though.
Are you getting your line count from your program or can you use the line counting software to do
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A woman told me this week her community college "certified" her as an MT.
I think the problem is the people who are teaching those courses don't know the difference. It isn't really a lie. They just don't know better. Of course they also shouldn't be teaching a subject they know little or nothing about, but that's for another thread, another time.
What's needed?
What items are needed for working at home. Such as best books to have, word expander, foot pedal and any other items that would benefit a person just starting out.
Where were you when I needed you?
I am glad to hear of your AHDI approved program. I wish you and your future students nothing but success.
God Bless.
Your Help Needed
I am trying to get back into medical transcription after a 10 year break. Looking to work evenings and weekends only -- still want to keep my day job in IT. My previous experience was in Radiation Oncology and Mental Health transcription. What would be the best way to do this?
I have taken a couple of tests and scored really high on the grammar and medical terminology but no offers yet. Any suggestions on what I need to do to upgrade my skills, etc.
Thank you for help and responses. -- DJ
I agree. Take it for the experience. It will take you 2 years of experience but you will easily
Advice needed
I am seeking advice from the pros...I have been an MT for going on 2 yrs, however I imagine I would still be considered a "newbie". I work for a specialist and was hired with no experience, but I have found that I truly enjoy this work. It appears that I must not be too incompetent at the job, as the doctor I work for has made a concerted effort to keep me here and tells me I am quite efficient at my work. I am looking to begin working from home at some point, and I need some suggestions on where to inquire and/or search. I have enjoyed this work so much and am really looking to broaden my knowledge of it further. If anyone has any suggestions, I would be so very grateful! ~Regards~ Jennwarr
Why copies are needed
At the company I worked for, we had to have copies of the documents for audit purposes and as proof that an employee was legally eligible to work in this country. A copy was kept in the file in office and one was sent to corporate for verification of correct information (spelling of name, numbers, etc). As for filling in the information on the I-9, we would take copies in order to fill in the information when we had time. We hired 70 to 100 people a week and it was much simpler to make a copy of all of them while the new hires were in training than to have to go find them in the center when we got to their paperwork as they all worked different shifts or quit after the first day.
What is needed to begin?
Hello. I am new to all of this. In fact, this is my first post. I have not signed up for an MT course as of yet but I have narrowed my choice down to two schools based on my research. I have taken the entry tests for both M-Tec and Andrews. M-TEC gave me a response and I am waiting on the results from Andrews. I have not spoken directly to anyone from either program but I received a very nice e-mail from M-TEC. I have been through both websites with a fine tooth comb and feel that I would be very happy with either one. Other than the educational program itself, what is needed to begin? What are the computer software requirements outside of the ones provided in the courses? Also, is it recommended to have a dedicated computer for this type of work?
Thanks in advance for your time.
PLEASE HELP! MT Refresher course needed
Does anyone know of a good MT refresher course to suggest? I've taken a couple of preemploymehnt MT tests here lately and did not pass. I feel I've lost my edge by working on a radiology account for a couple of years. I would appreciate any and all ideas. Thank you in advance.
MT mentor needed
Hello-
Saw your post on the MTStars site.
Would like someone with experience to talk to about "breaking in." Am a recent graduate of Allied Medical school. Have heard they have a bad "rep" out in the market place. I worked my anatomy off for a year to get certified with them.
Why is it they is "urgent need" for MT's, yet so hard to find work?
Thanks for time spent on these questions.
From Vermont,
Diane Mortier, RDH
company supplied all you needed???
wow...and which company would this be? i do not mind investing in myself here...and my head is spinning w/ all the various soft-/hardware i see used among MT outfits. i have one place interested in hiring me; they want me to purchase a piece of equipment, which is fine, as far as it goes...and i don't want to end up w/ something i'll never use again if things don't pan out.
in the meantime...back to googling! 
Maybe they got burned out and needed a change. Maybe they just
needed to break things up and they teach and transcribe or QA. Not everyone is motivated by money and they would rather do something they enjoy.
Information needed on a company.
Does anyone know anything about this company, DocMed Medical Transcription
Thanks.
items needed to begin
Hi Andrea! I am a current M-Tec student and I am so impressed. It's a great place to learn! I would recommend getting a good headset, several binders for organization, a printer (if you don't have one already), some highlighters, and a book case for your text books. Eventually you may need a dedicated computer, but for training purposes you should be fine with a shared system. That's what we do here at my house!
Good luck!
Questions, Clarification Needed, Thx!
Hello to the board! Glad I found it. There's a wealth of information here and on the Main Board.
I have a few questions about what I've been researching about MT. Any replies would be appreciated.
1. Is the general feeling among MTs that if a person doesn't do a program thru one of the "Big 3" MT schools, they cannot get hired at all?
2. Or is the feeling among MTs that if the Big 3 schools aren't used, the person can't get hired at a good place?
3. If a student doesn't go thru one of the Big 3, then they can't get hired ANYWHERE and thus can't get that magic "two years' experience?"
I was really burned thru a sonography school. If you don't go thru an accredited program, you simply cannot be hired. Anywhere legit at all. No matter how great your skills are. GOT to have the certification that can only be gained thru an accredited school (can't sit for the test w/o this). I was told the accreditation of the school would be retroactive and cover us (the first students to attend the new program) but that was WRONG. And this was thru a community college!!!
I don't want to go thru a program and then find out that only Andrews, M-Tec, and CS are considered valid for any employment chance.
Many thanks for any help in clearing up the ability to get hired w/o one of the 3 programs mentioned. I find it odd because AHDI "approves" other places as well, not just those 3.
One last question: DOES A STUDENT HAVE TO COMPLETE AN EXTERNSHIP to get hired? Because I live in Podunkville USA so to speak and there is nothing here for 300 miles in any direction...
THANKS!!! 
Nevermind found what I needed for free!
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Years ago none of us needed training and there were no schools
It's a different world. You need as many skills as you can get. Some of the worst MTs I've ever seen came from other health occupations, RNs particularly although some are good, and yes, even EMTs! I know some EMTs who can't even type, much less spell or proofread. If I needed an EMT though, I would be sure to call for them because I'll bet they were good at that. I hope so!
I felt I had all the support I wanted when I needed it.
However, you need to remember that the course is self-study. You need to be prepared (and I think you are) to work mostly on your own because that is how it will be once you graduate and get a job. I think you will find that you do not need to contact them much, as that is the way their course is designed. Take advantage of the online student group they hold weekly, post on their message boards, and involve yourself. You get out of it what you put in. :-) I think you have the right idea!
I graduated in 9 months and had recruiters banging down my door to test with them. I was working within 2 days of graduation and never looked back. I still enjoy it after 5-1/2 years!
Career Step MT notebooks needed
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I am looking to purchase workbooks from someone who has completed the program. Please contact me with a price of what you would be willing to sell them for. Thanks! 
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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.
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.
line count
Can someone please help me with the whole line count, WPM, total dollars concept. I'm trying to figure out my potential income doing MT. I know there are a range of answers but there must be some averages. I would be brand new at MT. What's your best guess of amount of work in say a 6 hour/day schedule? After 6 months experience? Thanks in advance for your help!
best on-line courses?
Hi all,
I'd like to take an on-line MT course; can anyone recommend one over any others? I plan on doing an internship for experience when I'm done for a while so I can get an actual paid position. How hard will it be to start working from home as I have a 20 month old that I want to stay at home with.
Thanks!
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?
Gross line
Hi! I got offer of 7.5 cents per gross line. No idea is it better than 7.5 cents per line including spaces? Please advise!
7 cents a line
I graduated in Aug - my first job finally came in Sept/Oct they started me out at 7 cents doing orthro clinics.
Line rate
I believe that means 7 cents per line for a 65-character line. If it does, that is not a good rate, especially if you have experience. Also, you need to find out whether that is 65 characters with spaces or without spaces. If without spaces, that is really a bad rate! Good luck to you!
line rate
I have never heard of someone asking a rate based this way. Find out what the margins and font (etc) are before you sell yourself to short. Then I would calculate any document based on those responses and see what the would equal up to so you get a decent rate.
HELP--On-line course information..??
I have been an MT for 13 years and have a friend who is trying to enter this profession via an on-line course. She asked me if I know of any. Can anyone tell me about an on-line program that includes training in Expander programs that is a legitimate program and recognized and accepted by employers? Thanks in advance for your assistance.
It is .06 per line. That is good to know.
Thanks
line counts
as a new grad is 90-100 lc/hr fair or should i get a job flipping burgers
compaired to .065/line more.....
So many newbies I've seen post on here are paid .065/line when they are first starting out. Many say that is very average newbie pay.
All you can go on to compare is the $7.43/hour that you made. Divide that by .065 and you have 114 lines/hour. If your not actually typing that many lines/hour, than your making MORE than average newbie pay.
I hope this helps.
It's the only way to compare the standard way (cpl) newbies are paid.
Christy
What do you mean by the contract seemed way out of line?
You don't give an example of what you are talking about, but I doubt anyone here would knowingly sign a contract that was detrimental to them or way outside industry norms.
I love my ESLs. Even though I do acute care, they tend to be fairly repetitive in their phrasing, and you get used to them after a few reports. In many cases, I would much rather have an ESL than a doc who drops entire syllables from words and words from sentences because he is in such a rush to be done with his dictation. Or spellers. I hate spellers.
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 counts
If you can create normals this will help tremendously with your line count. Also be sure to utilize any samples that you have available. If you are not using a word Expander already, that will definitely help your speed. The biggest factor in being fast and getting a good line count is to know your stuff and that just comes with experience. When you are first starting out there are a lot of things that you have to look up and that takes a lot of time. Once you get more experience you will find that you don't have to look up as many terms and your speed will pick up.
Good luck!
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