Medical transcription?

[matreshka]

Anyone do medical transcription at home?  Is it legit/worth the time/pay a decent amount?

[momto3isme]

When I worked for a podiatrist we hired a woman to do the transcription at home. She did it for approximately one year. She wasn't getting it done in a timely manner so the receptionist started today type it. Its worth it if you are doing transcription for more than one practice. You also have to know medical terminology a lot of doctors are hard to understand on tape and mumble

[momto3isme]

Oh I forgot to add she would pick up the new tapes and drop off completed records it was getting to expensive for her. Some charge per word some charge per line and some charge per page.

[elijahsmama09]

I heard most places will not hire you until you have 2 yrs experience, or worked for them in the office for at least 2 yrs, and then took it home after that. You could call around in your area and see what they say. I looked into it for me, and no one in my area does it:(

[matreshka]

I got the idea because my son's allergist uses a dictaphone.  But he has it to his mouth whether doing notes or talking to us.  Also I have no experience.

Quoting elijahsmama09:

I heard most places will not hire you until you have 2 yrs experience, or worked for them in the office for at least 2 yrs, and then took it home after that. You could call around in your area and see what they say. I looked into it for me, and no one in my area does it:(

[specialwingz]

Exactly this.  I have friends who do it at home.  But, they had to take classes for the medical terminology and work in the office for 2 years before they could do it at home.  You have to build a raport with the office before they will trust you at home with such confidential records.  Things have to be spelled correctly with NO errors, as even the slightest error could mean something drastic.  So, strong knowledge of medical terminology is a must.  It helps you understand what the doctor is saying and helps you record it correctly.  Remember, these are someone's medical records.  I checked into classes at our local community college.  The Dean of Medical told me that 95% of the people taking the course were people whose employers requested them to do so.  The other 5% do it on their own and rarely find a job outside of the office setting.

Quoting elijahsmama09:

I heard most places will not hire you until you have 2 yrs experience, or worked for them in the office for at least 2 yrs, and then took it home after that. You could call around in your area and see what they say. I looked into it for me, and no one in my area does it:(