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#4241 - 11/01/99 08:05 AM Just starting out
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I am just starting out and am wondering what software is good to have, ie. spellcheck. Am also wondering how lucrative this field is. I have a good paying job now, but want to be able to stay home with my kids. Also wondering what the best way to get started is. I am a recent graduate of teh School of Medical Transcription. Is working for an agency the best way to go just starting out? Any replies would be appreciated. Thanks!

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#4242 - 11/02/99 07:59 AM Re: Just starting out
Linda Andrews CMT
Moderator-Andrews School


Registered: 12/31/69
Posts: 4956
Loc: Oklahoma City, OK US
I was waiting for someone else to answer, but things are slow.

1) Check with the instructors at your school. They know your work better than anyone. They also know what employers have hired graduates of your school in the past. If they were successful, those employers will want more just like them!
2) Call all the MT ads in your local classifieds to see if they have any overflow work.
3) Call the transcription departments of hospitals and clinics. The key here is NOT to ask for a job. That is too much pressure. They automatically say "NO" lots of times. The best way is to ask if they have any way of testing your skills to see how they stack up. Tell them you're not asking for a job, but just to see where you need to devote more effort to your transcription education. You'd just like to get some professional advice from them. Often, if the transcription supervisor is "into" professional advancement of our industry, they will be willing to help out a new MT. If you test well and they have a job available, they may also just be willing to give you a chance.

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#4243 - 11/02/99 09:05 PM Re: Just starting out
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Linda, thank you for your reply. I appreciate your time. I am also wondering which spellcheck is best to buy and from where, also what other references are must haves. Thanks.


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#4244 - 11/02/99 09:40 PM Re: Just starting out
Linda Andrews CMT
Moderator-Andrews School


Registered: 12/31/69
Posts: 4956
Loc: Oklahoma City, OK US
Many people swear by Stedman's.

My favorite reference books - the ones I wouldn't live without - are on my web site at www.andrewsschool.com

Feel free to browse.

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#4245 - 12/10/99 03:50 PM Re: Just starting out
Linda Andrews CMT
Moderator-Andrews School


Registered: 12/31/69
Posts: 4956
Loc: Oklahoma City, OK US
Audrey, would you mind updating us on your job situation when you have time.
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#4246 - 12/11/99 10:47 PM Re: Just starting out
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I actually did find a part-time job. I have since quit. I was working full-time and trying to do this part-time at night. The account I had didn't have many lines and I was just barely breaking even with the courier fees. I have two small babies right now and work full-time out of the house. I will get back into this when they are older.
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