When interviewing for or accepting a medical transcription job, some things that need to be clarified up front are:
What method of transcribing is being used? Tapes, WAV pedal, c-phone, etc. If tapes are being used will the transcriptionist be picking up and delivering or will a service be doing that? Who is paying for the pick up and delivery?
How much work approximately will be required each day? Is this a comfortable amount for you? A profitable amount for you? Too much for you?
What is the rate of pay? By the line, by the word, by the per 1000 words, by the page and if doing by the line are the blanks included in the count? How many characters per line is acceptable?
These were just a few of the details that need to be agreed upon right away. Getting this all settled in the beginning will help you and the healthcare provider so that you are both on the same page and in agreement.
Marilyn Roberts
Medical Transcriptionist
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One thing that is very important in searching for an MT job is for the applicant to have a good and updated medical transcription training. Without it, chances of getting hired is very low and chances of getting paid high if they ever get hired is likely the same. It's not really difficult to take those kinds of courses nowadays as they are mostly offered online.
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