fair wage for newbie

• $ per line? - Joy
  • fair wage for newbie - Phyllis
  • As a newbie in training I get - Meg
    • 6cpl in training? - lp
    • You are very lucky, with 4+ years exp, I get .09 cpl - nm - XXX
      • Took me 10 years to get to 9 cpl. You're the lucky one! :) nm - still wandering
    • good for you, 10/cpl is good - aa
  • Newbies I know started at 6 cpl - aa
  • depends who else wants the job - sm
  • Sorry, that should say as an Independent Contractor (nm) - oops
  • I think you can expect to get 5 to 7 cents per 65-character line as a newbie. I started at 7 cpl as - and now make 9 cpl.
    • do you mean you make 9 per every 65 char? - nm
      • Yes, 9 cents per 65-character line. - nm
        • 9 cents per 65 character line and 9 cents every 65 char are two different things. - sm
          • Sorry I misspoke. Character count divided by 65. - Sorry.

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Check out this link. Meditec will be square with you, I believe. I would go for it.

I'm starting into a similar program with Allstatetranscription, and I think it is wonderful that someone is willing to do it. I didn't get enough in my schooling to be ready for the real world of transcription as soon as I finished the course.

If you put your whole heart into it, as you say, you will likely finish in about 3 months. That seems a small price to pay for the ability to harness what you've learned so far into real shoe leather and usefulness. Don't give up, you're almost there!!

I have been at this for 2 years.  Yes, my first year was slow and lean, and god bless Mom who lent me $$ to keep the wolves from the door.  I make substantially more than minimum wage now, however.  There are a number of MT's on this board who will say the same thing.

The constant negativity on this board is overwhelming sometimes.  If you're only making minimum wage, you need to reassess the company you work for or your work habits.  Sorry, but that's my view.  If I can AVERAGE $20 an hour after less than 2 years in this business, anyone can.

Career Step grads - what was your starting wage? What were you offered in cents per line? How many offers did you get? How long did it take you to find work?

Thanks  : )   -MKJ

I have heard there are companies that pay flat hourly, some that pay hourly plus volume pay, and then strictly per production. Anyone have any experience with these different pay structures? Know which companies do which (and will take new grads)?

Thanks : )

Hello,

My name is Diana and I am a new MT, I just graduated from Texas Womens University and PIE with Gatlin Education and I have to find work soon. I have applied to many places but I do not have enough experience, but how can I gain experience when no one will give me a chance? I need any advice I can get. Please help me find work and ANY advice would be beneficial to me. Thank you so much.

Diana Strand

starting at $10.90/hr, 800 lines per day, incentive pay and good benefits. Is this a good offer for in-house transcription job.

Thanks in advance.

I am a newbie to MT, not the medical field.  I have been in this field for 17yrs.  I am taking a course from A-Z Transcription, and I really feel like I am getting a quaility education.  You will find there are rude people in every line of work, and like the previous person said, most are perfectionist.  I am not, nor do i plan to be and  I think the seasoned MT's need to pipe down and help the newbies out and not be so critical, becuase everyone of them were "newbies" at one time.

Just take a lot of what people say with a grain of salt, and do some research on your own, because frankly you will find better info,then getting it from someone else, and avoide being critisized for asking questions, and don't forget why you choose this field.  For me, it is to be home with my children.  I want to make this job a fun and rewarding one, otherwise I would stay in the rat-race of working in the hospital.  Good luck, and if you ever need someone to talk to email me, as I am learning as I'm going too.

Is At-Home Professions not a good idea? I am looking into to thier course as we speak, and it seems o.k. I checked them out with the BBB. The payment plan I guess is what has me very interested in them, the other training courses do not have that. Please let me know if there is something I need to know before I enroll.

Thanks

I got a job!  I wanted to let everyone know to not give up and keep moving forward in your search for a job.   I just bombarded them with resumes.   Most of the companies that I sent resumes sent me back a link that allowed me to test.  

Here is a great word of advice (from an experienced MT on the boards) - start with the companies that are at the bottom of your list.   You need to save the ones that are at the top of your list and that you would really like to be hired by.  This way you will gain some experience at the testing process and be more comfortable by the time that you get to the ones that you like.  I am a nurse and actually didn't do well on the first few tests that I took.  I did okay, but I think I was so nervous and wanted to pass so bad that I messed up.   After the first couple of ones, I settled down and passed!   The person who hired me said I aced the test. 

It does take time to hear back from each of the national companies.  Also, check your local paper.  I actually found a few positions available in my hometown that allows you to work from home.   Networking is also important.  As I was out and talking to people, I would mention what I was doing.  I had several leads to doctor’s offices that way.

Also, I know that there are constantly questions about what schools are the best, etc.  I signed up with the VLC.  Most of the things that I have faced in the testing process were areas that the VLC provided training.  Be sure to review your materials while you are waiting and as you are sending resumes, etc.  Also, have your entire collection of reference materials close by and the internet available in case you need to look something up quickly.  A lot of the tests are open book.

I wish you much success in your future endeavors.  Good luck and remember to breathe!  Michele

I am graduating from a college with a certificate in Medical Trascribtion in May. Any advice for me? I would like to work out of the home. Am I going to have trouble getting a job since I went through a college to get my certificate?

Also, I need all the advice on what is the best books to have. I bought Stedman's Medical Dictionary 28th Edition for the class dictation...but it didn't cover nearly as much as I hope it would. Also, what is a good Drug Dictionary to have on hand? Thank you for any help you can give me!

Susan

Hi All, I've posted a couple of times but I can't find them, so, please excuse this post if it shows up several times  I am so new at all this I feel downright foolish.  Now, I need some honest opinions/ advice.  I'm currently enrolled in a MT course online.  I haven't seen anything posted about my 'school' but would like to know if anyone has heard anything about Ashworth University (PCDI)?  Have I wasted $$ by enrolling here?  Also, where does one go to find out all the abbreviations used on this board?  I'd also like information on getting a foot pedal that works with Express Scribe.  I've got some practice dictations to work on, trying to get a head start, as I've not gotten the transcriber stuff from the school yet.  Thanks in advance.  I hope I can find this after I hit send

pat

Hello to all (I'm sorry if this gets posted twice)

I am a recent graduate from At-Home Professions (which I now know I should of went to a different school) who is currently looking for employment and finding it very hard. I have taken assessments with some national companies and get told you don't meet our criteria or don't get any feedback (how can I fix it if I don't know it's broke) I would like to find employment with a company that is willing to give me a chance. If there is anyone that can help me, this would be greatly appreciated. I am looking for employee status (benefits would be nice but are not needed at this time) Thank you in advance.