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| beekeepersgirl |
Posted - Jul 19 2012 : 08:34:48 AM
Hi ladies -
I'm still working full time, but am considering doing home medical transcription either as a sideline or eventually full time. My job is getting tougher, and I'm looking for an alternative or back-up.
I have 10 years experience in the medical field from a long time ago, but assume other than pharmaceuticals that most medical terminology hasn't changed much.
Do any of you have experiences (good or bad) with doing this work at home?
Thanks!
Luanne
beekeepersgirl #691
Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
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| kathleendixon |
Posted - Sep 03 2012 : 03:39:18 AM
I think it’s a great option, but I would strongly suggest taking some courses to just refresh your skills and knowledge of medical terminology. Things have changed quite a bit in the medical transcription industry with the evolution of technology and you may want to get updated with the changes. Look into affordable, short-term medical transcription courses that can be completed online. I’d personally recommend Career Step, which is among the top medical transcription schools in the country. Find out more info on their website: http://www.careerstep.com/
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| melody |
Posted - Jul 19 2012 : 3:18:18 PM
I've done both-transcribing for clinics and contracting transcription from home. I went to college for the training (took me two years of night classes)graduated and became certified. My last job I typed for a very small clinic and they were facing financial woes so I was downsized and they hired a woman who agreed to work for about half of what they were paying me...that was 3-years ago.
I LOVED transcribing-the solitude of it, no inter-office dramas. I had my own office at the clinic, I typed at home in my own office, but I have to tell you that it was difficult work especially if you were required to have a certain amount of lines done in a short period of time. As far as transcribing at home if you want to make 9-cents a line for a 62-character line go for it.
Times are changing for women in America who transcribe as everything is being deferred over-seas (cheap labor) and the fact that voice recognition transcription now seems to be the way of the future. It's all come down to editing instead of actual transcribing.
I loved it while it lasted, but personally, I wouldn't recommend it.
Melody
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| GirlwithHook |
Posted - Jul 19 2012 : 1:58:12 PM
My best friend has been a transcriptionist for years. She warned me that most hospitals require transcriptionists to work in-office for the first couple of years before they will allow them to work from home. She lives in Montana, not sure about regulations elsewhere.
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| beekeepersgirl |
Posted - Jul 19 2012 : 12:51:31 PM
Thanks Joey - that's good to know. I am a very fast typist and am very familiar with medical terminology, so maybe I'll check into it further.
Luanne
beekeepersgirl #691
Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
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| Joey |
Posted - Jul 19 2012 : 12:45:46 PM
My sis-in-law has done transcription at home for about 15 years. She doesn't like people much and enjoys the quiet of her home so this was a good job for her. She worked for a transcriotion company but was laid off a year ago. She says that the problem with most medical people is that although they know the terminology they don't type fast enough to make it worthwhile. If you type fast, this may be great for you. Joey
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