ashfern Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 I'm needing to do something for extra income. I really need to do something from home. I found a program but have some questions specifically about the pay. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy in NH Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 I used to do medical transcription from home about 10 years ago. They paid by the line. I had quickWords set up and made about $16 per hour. I'm sure it's all different now with good voice software. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmilyGF Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 I think this may be going obsolete quickly - make sure you talk to people who are up to date in this field. Don't shell out any money until you've talked with people who are working now... Emily 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechWife Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 I don't think this field will be around long-term. MD's are doing their own charting on computers now as they work. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zimom Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 I also did this as a side job, maybe 20 years ago. Our medical practice really started phasing this out 15-10 years ago. When I left the medical field 10 years ago there was very little medical transcription being done. So much was computerized. I would really think twice about this field, especially if it will cost you more then a dime to get into it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kewb Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 A friend of mine does this. 10 years she was talking about how it was being phased out. Her income had taken a big hit. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UCF612 Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 I used to but the company went out of business. Just wasn't in demand anymore. I am planning to apply for some other non medical transcription jobs in the new year. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 Agreeing with the others. My sister is a doctor and told me that this is, sadly, a dying field. This task was added to the list of tasks physicians have to do themselves now. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlebug42 Posted December 23, 2016 Share Posted December 23, 2016 I was a medical transcriptionist working for a major hospital. We were all phased out about 5 years ago. It is definitely a dying field. There are companies that still pay transcriptionists that work from home but the pay is very low. I would not invest any money in training for this field. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashfern Posted December 25, 2016 Author Share Posted December 25, 2016 Thanks everyone. Looks like it's unanimous to keep looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 Thanks everyone. Looks like it's unanimous to keep looking. Sorry. I get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragonFaerie Posted December 26, 2016 Share Posted December 26, 2016 Thanks everyone. Looks like it's unanimous to keep looking. General transcription might be an option for you. There are two good message boards where you can learn a TON about the field, including good companies to work for and available jobs. Transcription Haven Transcription Essentials One company I have done a lot of work for is Landmark Associates. They're really good to work for. They say they're looking for experience, but they'll give you a chance if you can pass their test. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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