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Medical Transcriptionist
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People with the job title Medical Transcriptionist typically fall into one of the following PayScale standard occupations.
Compile, process, and maintain medical records of hospital and clinic patients in a manner consistent with medical, administrative, ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements of the health care system. Process, maintain, compile, and report patient information for health requirements and standards.
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Never Depend On An Organization To Be The NonProfit Family They Say They Are
Medical Transcriptionist - (City withheld for privacy), Alabama, United States
Words cannot describe the pain I feel right now. New people came aboard, and I was pushed to the side and then out the door. Somethings you expect, but you also expect equality. However, there was clear prejudice here. I no longer wish to transcribe. I want to put all my effort into producing something for the public around the public and being able to greet the public. Behind closed doors a lot of things happen and are said and a lot of things are planned, and sometimes they involve us, we ...
Posted in I Was Fired on 8 Sep 2007
Getting a raise
Medical Transcriptionist - (City withheld for privacy), Tennessee, United States
First of all, you have to have the credentials (i.e. experience and/or degree) to back you up. Then, longevity and loyalty to one company plays an important role. Dedication to your job is another. Before asking for a raise, make sure you are worthy of one. Another important factor is being able to negotiate. Starting at a higher rate, then be willing to work out a compromise and be happy with it. After all, they really don't have to give you a raise at all other than your annual increase.
Posted in Negotiating Higher Pay on 11 Jun 2007
Restructuring
Medical Transcriptionist - (City withheld for privacy), Tennessee, United States
After 23 years with a large cardiology group in Knoxville (last 3 1/2 years supervising a team of seven) working as a transcriptionist/supervisor I was called to a meeting on Friday morning, told that my job had been dissolved due to new Dictaphone system. They felt the manager of the transcription department would be able to take care of all 30 transcriptionists throughout the company from her office and a supervisor was no longer needed for this team on campus. They told me "business is busi...
Posted in I Was Fired on 31 Oct 2006
