I’ve been transcribing for several years now, and there’s several ways to get into the industry as well as several websites that can probably help. I wrote an article on it (link below). You can get a hold of me through that link also if you have any further questions. Good luck!
I wouldn’t pursue it unless you’re sincerely interested in medical transcription, enough that you’d be willing to do it in an office. It’s not a quick learn, and a lot of folks end up heartbroken trying to become good at a job they in which they were never interested in the first place. The working conditions are wonderful, but it takes a long time to become proficient enough to make decent money.
Don’t let the "work-at-home" thing color your decision. It could seriously detract from your quality of life.
As previously answered, you will have a difficult time finding a job even if you have graduated from a reputable medical transcription education program. Employers may hire graduates from some schools without experience, so the school you select will make a difference. Very few transcription services or doctors offices are willing to train someone with no education in medical transcription and no experience.
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I’ve been transcribing for several years now, and there’s several ways to get into the industry as well as several websites that can probably help. I wrote an article on it (link below). You can get a hold of me through that link also if you have any further questions. Good luck!
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2279263/a_peak_into_the_real_medical_transcription.html?cat=3
I wouldn’t pursue it unless you’re sincerely interested in medical transcription, enough that you’d be willing to do it in an office. It’s not a quick learn, and a lot of folks end up heartbroken trying to become good at a job they in which they were never interested in the first place. The working conditions are wonderful, but it takes a long time to become proficient enough to make decent money.
Don’t let the "work-at-home" thing color your decision. It could seriously detract from your quality of life.
As previously answered, you will have a difficult time finding a job even if you have graduated from a reputable medical transcription education program. Employers may hire graduates from some schools without experience, so the school you select will make a difference. Very few transcription services or doctors offices are willing to train someone with no education in medical transcription and no experience.