Sunday, November 22, 2009

What You Must Know: The Best Ways to Snag the Greatest Entry Level Medical Transcription Jobs

By Susan Eliot

If you are a newbie, getting your first transcription job may seem impossible, even if you have earned your certification. Medical transcriptionist jobs are practically all over the place and it is enough to drive someone who wants to work absolutely crazy. I have been in your shoes, so I feel your pain. But I am here to let you know that there is a way to get your start in this industry and find the top medical transcription jobs on the market.

One of the simplest and quickest methods to find out where you can apply is by joining job forum websites. Most of these job boards have places where you can post any questions that you have about a specific job category. In this case, that would be medical transcription. You'll definitely have a lot of luck when visiting websites such as bizymoms.com, WAHM.com, and workathomemom247.com. There are plenty of people who visit these websites each day who are just like you, as well as those who have all of the answers to your questions.

You will be happy to know that the websites listed above have huge lists of medical transcription companies. You can find out all the info on who is hiring by paying close attention to the forum postings, as well as checking in with company websites every so often.

If you got training from a transcription program, it would be a good idea to ask them for help. Most online schools will gladly offer job placement assistance to those who ask. There are also schools that help to offer it anyway as a part of the program. Don't worry, most reputable online transcription schools help to find you very well-paying, entry level medical transcription jobs.

Working as an intern or volunteer to a company who you know isn't hiring or requires more experience than you currently have is a wonderful way to get your foot in the door as a valuable and future employee. It would be best to apply to a company that provides a high starting pay. If you get hired, you can know you'll make a big fat paycheck! Try not to limit yourself to online companies only, widen your horizons and set your sights on doctors' offices in your local town and metropolitan area as well.

Many people who want medical transcriptionist jobs experience success when advertising their services. A simple way to go about this is to create a resume and maybe even some business cards. Email your resume to various companies stating your qualifications and any experience you may have related to the position you are applying for. Again, do not only limit yourself to advertising online, take your business outside of your computer and go out into your local city to pass out business cards and copies of your resume.

Doing each of these things should land you an entry level position rather quickly. If you do all of them, it shouldn't take any longer than a few weeks to obtain your first job. The worst thing you can do is to become discouraged and give up. Keep your eye on the prize and remember that everything you are doing will be totally worth it in the long run because medical transcription truly is one of the most flexible and rewarding careers out there.

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