3/07/2007
Well, it has been awhile since I last posted! I started the transcription job. It is pretty intense! I am learning all kinds of new things about cancer, cancer drugs, anemia, labs, and all sorts of other medical issues that people have. The doctor that I transcribe for is a Middle-Eastern Indian guy. It's taking me a while to get the hang of his accent! But, I'm getting better and feel more comfortable listening to him as each day goes by. Luckily, I can slow him way down, adjust the volume and rewind him as many times as I need too. It is all digital too, which is very lucky for me since their three offices are in Scottsdale and Glendale. I don't ever have to drive out there to pick up tapes or drop off completed reports. I can just sign it off, queu it for faxing to referring physicians and even print it in Scottsdale, all from right here at home on my own little computer! Awesome!
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Hey Clarissa! That job sounds pretty cool, how did you get into it? Do you know if they're looking for more transcribers and does it pay pretty well? It sounds like something I would like to do.
-Cara
Cara,
I used to do medical transcription before we moved to Utah (only for like 5 months), but I kept in touch with one of the girls I used to work with (because she is married to Brad's best friend), and she was offered a job, but turned it down and gave them my name instead(because she knew I was looking for a job).
Anyways, it pays by the hour ($15/hr) which is rare, most doctors offices only pay by the line, so you only get paid for what you actually type. There is sooo much more to it than just typing fast. You have to be familiar with the terminology, I have a bunch of books and a medical dictionary which really help. Plus, a lot of the docs are foreigners and are hard to understand.
All I did was e-mail my resume and they hired me without even an interview. However, I had some past experience in working for a couple of doctor's offices, plus I did most of my schooling in nursing, even though I never got my degree (having taking human anatomy, biology and chemistry really helps). However, if you get trained really well, you could do it without any experience. Especially if you're doing a specialty practice. My last job was all radiology, which is alot of the same words over and over. This one is oncology and hematology, cancer & blood related issues. Seems like after a while you can almost anticipate what they are going to say.
I thought I might have hearing issues, but you can use any head phones (mine are from an old CD player), and adjust the speed and volume however you need to. So far it's working out nicely.
I will pass along you name if you want me too!
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Sure I would like that! I saw a number in the newspaper for transcriptionist so maybe I'll call that too.
Thanks!
Cara
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