myfatherslily Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 I was just wondering if anyone here is currently a medical transcriptionist or has been in past? Can I ask you some questions??:) I'm interested in getting into it but have heard varied opinions. Let me know and I'll PM you with all my questions!! Other suggestions are welcome. I really want a reliable, long-term job (I can get proper training) which allows me to be a single, homeschooling mom of 3. Homeschooling is so important to me, I love doing it, and I don't want to give it up without trying my best to make it work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elise1mds Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 You can shoot me a line if you want. I'm taking a quick break right now in between reports. I've been at it for two years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzf242 Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 I would also be glad to help -- MT for 3-1/2 years, hs for 2-1/2. Take care, Suzanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myfatherslily Posted February 5, 2010 Author Share Posted February 5, 2010 Thanks! PM'd both of you:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milovany Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 I do this type of transcription and love it -- it combines transcription with helping people in real time. I don't work from home (I'm employed by our local university), but it IS something that can be done from home (if you can get remote assignments, which are our there). The training costs a lot less, is much shorter, and the pay is decent ($20 - $50/hour). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeeBeaks Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 I did it for a little over 10 years, then in the field as an editor and manager. I "retired" to be a SAHM a few years ago. LMK if I can help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homeforthelord Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 I've been a single parent homeschooler since 2000. You can do it! Currently, I work p.t. as an administrative assistant 3 days/wk outside the home. I am also studying medical transcription through the online course at Career Step. I'm really enjoying it. If anyone has positive tips and experience to share, please do it here! Those of us in training appreciate the encouragement! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlebug42 Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 Until last year, I was a medical transcriptionist for 10 years. Where I live, all of the mt jobs are drying up as facilities are moving towards voice recognition softwares which are quickly making the human transcriptionists obsolete. Online jobs are also difficult to come by without specific experience. After my experience and those that were laid off from the hospital where I work, I would question the long term viability of any mt job. I would definitely look into what jobs are available in your area and/or online before investing much in a training program. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kroe1 Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 I don't know any hospitals which are actively seeking medical transcript people. Private physician opportunities are drying up also. There is a federal mandate requiring EMRs (electronic medical records). These programs lend themselves to voice recognition software or physician and nurse entry as they go. Even coders aren't needed because the software does it all now. How about trying phlebotomy? :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Amanda~ Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 Until last year, I was a medical transcriptionist for 10 years. Where I live, all of the mt jobs are drying up as facilities are moving towards voice recognition softwares which are quickly making the human transcriptionists obsolete. Online jobs are also difficult to come by without specific experience. After my experience and those that were laid off from the hospital where I work, I would question the long term viability of any mt job. I would definitely look into what jobs are available in your area and/or online before investing much in a training program. This has been my experience, as well. Also, this was an older thread, resurrected by a spammy post from someone with only 1 post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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