All Things Transcription

I was taught that there are three subjects that you don’t talk about in public; religion, sex, and politics. It kind of feeds back to the old saying, “If you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything.” For the most part, I agree with this. There isn’t much point in attending a social gathering just to start a conversation that polarizes all the guests and makes everyone angry. It spoils the fun. That being said, let’s talk about a political issue.

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Ok, the title is very sarcastic. I just couldn’t resist. I am actually appalled and amazed that one of our local community colleges is actually giving people the impression that this will help them get a job. This is the “certificate” program that they offer for medical transcription. You have got to be kidding me! No really. It has to be a joke. I paid what I considered to be a reasonable price to do this, when all this time I could have saved myself hundreds of dollars for a “certificate.” I want my money back!

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As a medical transcriptionist, you have two options in how you choose to work. You can obtain a job with a company as an employee or you can work as an independent contractor. Employee status is self explanatory. Just like any other job you work set hours, receive a paycheck with taxes withheld, and may have benefits available to you. As an independent contractor you have greater flexibility with your schedule, are responsible for your taxes, and will not be offered benefits by the company you contract for.

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I am pleased to announce that the new jobs database is online! It is one of the largest job networks available and is used by both Myspace Jobs and Facebook. There are over 6 million jobs available, but the real bonus is the 1000 jobs for medical transcriptionists! Jobs are sorted by date, so the top jobs are always absolutely current.

It is easy to use with the ability to search for specific job types and a radius search that can be used for city, state, and zip code. Again, the jobs are current, so there is no culling through outdated jobs. You apply for the jobs. There is no personal information stored; no resume to fill out. Finding and applying for a job is safe and easy.

Employers and recruiters will want to take advantage of the packages available to post their jobs. The deals are great and the highly targeted premier placement guarantees that the most qualified people for the job are responding to your needs. Your listings will automatically be posted at the top before other jobs from the network are shown. Currently, the price to place a 30 day ad is $20.00. If you use the package code EY5FDR82GS, you will get unlimited 30 day postings until September 30, 2009 for only $100! Essentially employers are paying the price of five 30 day postings for this unlimited access. It can’t get any better than this, but be sure to take advantage of this offer before September 30.

Employers who wish to post a large volume of jobs should contact me for discount pricing.

To those of you out there who are having trouble finding the right amount or the right type of medical transcription work, I hope the jobs database will help you connect with the right employer. If anybody has any questions about the jobs site, please feel free to leave a comment or contact me directly.

One of the best pieces of equipment the medical transcriptionist can purchase is an excellent office chair. If you spend a lot of time sitting in front of a computer, you need to learn about ergonomics. Ergonomically correct office equipment and accessories are available that will help keep you healthy and comfortable as you are working.

It may seem to you that there is little danger in the profession of medical transcription, but working with the wrong equipment can cause many problems and a lot of pain. Taking the time to choose a chair that is comfortable for you and ergonomically correct will save you some trouble in the long run.

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