How hard is it to find a medical transcription job?
Asked by Kris
How long did it take you? What is the hourly pay? Any tips for finding a good medical transcription job?

Best Answer:
I got my first MT job before I had even graduated from college. Once I did graduate, I had 3 other job offers that I had to turn down. MTs should earn a min. of $9.00/hr, but can earn much more if they type extra. At the place I first started, if you could type 14 mins of dictation an hour, when there was extra work, you could earn $65/hr!!! My tips? Go to a real school, not an online one. Getting a degree is better than getting a certificate, but either will work if it's from a reputable school. Don't expect to work at home until you have AT LEAST a year of on the job training at a hospital. It's just not going to happen any other way.
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Answered by Drake's Mommy

simliar to regular admin. job. craigslist or other job ads. 7-12.00/hr and its good to get college training first.
Answered by ANDREA

I just earned my MT certificate almost 3 months ago and have not yet found employment. I have been told to not only keep looking, but to apply for medical secretary/receptionist and other related jobs also just to get my foot in the door. I'm assuming that most of these places want people with experience in transcription and I don't have any yet. Most salary sources say that most MT jobs pay no less than $9 an hour, depending on the area in which you live. Keep trying and looking and it will be given to you.
Answered by Sylvie

Here, the answers I received to my similar question may help you, also: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=As88akYq41606DyMk132d8vsy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20081013083628AAZ5TAZ
Answered by MAMAb

I was a medical transcriptionist working from home for 13 years. My best year brought in around 36K. Many transcriptionists get their training through a course of study while others carry their medical terminology knowledge with them from other health related fields. You would need to get the terminology down, and then get started. Many companies want experience so there's a catch-22. However, doctors and hospitals may be hiring, and after a time you can work from home as many transcriptionists do.
Answered by nnjmt