Becoming an Medical Transcriptionist

Mar 10

I have thought about becoming an MT for a few years now. I worked in the medical field for four years, but did not like assisting with traumas or injuries. Back office was not my thing. I didn’t realize this until after I had taken a medical assisting course, and interned for an MD. I worked for an OB/GYN front office for four years after that. I have always found typing fun and have used it extensively in several jobs. I typed criminal complaints for the DA’s office for several years. I typed a manuscript for a book a friend wrote years ago, and I recently edited and typed a children’s book for my husband. I have been teaching school for the past eighteen years, and I am ready for a change.

I researched Future MT on the internet and it interests me. I have always been interested in the medical field, and I can type, so this would be a great way to combine both. Even though I teach, I am constantly gravitating toward the medical field. I often consult my medical dictionary and other references so I am familiar with some medical terminology. I think I could catch on to coursework fairly quickly. I am very self disciplined and like a routine so this seems like it would be a good fit. My husband has had some health issues during the past year which has caused me to rethink my career. Teaching is a high stress occupation, and I would like to be able to spend more time with him. We would both like to retire from our current occupations. A part time job that I could work from home would be ideal. SN:0MA9N2ESY

A MT career would allow me the flexibility to work any time of day I wanted, and it would allow me to travel and enjoy retirement. It is something I could take with me, but it is also something that I wouldn’t have to have continually on my mind as with teaching. The salary wouldn’t be close to what I make now, but knowing that I could live where I dream of living (northern Idaho) and not have to commute is exciting. I am interested in working with MT for several reasons. I see that you are good with the BBB, and I like the idea of a scholarship program. Your program has been in operation for several years, and it seems very user friendly. I have taken many college courses (I have a supplemental in English) and yours seems easy to follow. You seem genuinely interested in your students and in helping them find at home medical transcription jobs. My educational goal with Future MT would be to complete the course within the next eight months. I am hoping that my typing skills, along with my medical background would make it possible to do medical transcription at home. I would like to work part time as soon as I finish the course for as long as I can. I would like to retire from teaching in June and slide into MT.