The job outlook for the medical transcription industry is seen to grow by 6 percent in the next seven years. It may not be as fast as the progress for other professions, but it’s decent. Despite this slowdown, medical transcription is still one of those medical jobs that one can do without leaving the comfort of their own home. It is a perfect option for housewives, medical practitioners, retirees and other professionals who simply love to work independently.
The salary rate for medical transcriptionists is more than enough to pay the bills and support a family (especially for single moms)....
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
Thursday, June 20, 2013
How to Become a Medical Transcriptionist
Not a lot of people are aware that doctors rely heavily on the skill of a medical transcriptionist. In fact, doctors base their diagnosis and prescriptions based on previous diagnosis, lab test results or previous medical histories transcripts-- of course, all transcribed by a medical transcriptionist.
For some people, a medical transcriptionist's job may be just be a bit of typing, but it takes more than transcribing a patient's history or doctor's note. It involves a lot of analysis too and data interpretation, mostly to make sense of a jargon-heavy medical diagnosis or report.
Being a...
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
How to Become a Paralegal
A paralegal or legal assistant assists lawyers in drafting legal documents and conducting research, investigations and interviews. They are paid well (an average of $46, 680 annually, based on recent Labor Statistics data) and the job outlook for them is seen to only increase by 185 in the next couple of years. Yet, despite the handsome salary and promising opportunities, why is being a paralegal seen as a mediocre profession?
Many people are misinformed about the role of a paralegal. After all, why become a paralegal when you can always become a lawyer—just like choosing to become a dentist...
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Fast Facts on Medical Billing and Coding
Interested in pursuing a career as a medical biller and coder? Read on to know more about the profession and what the industry has in store for you.
What the Statistics Say
Based on US Bureau of Labor Statistics data, the job outlook for medical records and health information technicians—to which medical coders and billers belong—is seen to rise by 21 to 26 percent from 2010 to 2020. This projection is definitely faster than the average for all occupations and only goes to show how opportunities in the said field are growing. As salary rates go, the median annual salary of medical billers...
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
Meditec Promotes Jumpstart Program for Interns
Austin, Texas— Career training provider Meditec has beefed up its efforts in promoting its medical training and internship program to support the growing number of aspiring medical transcriptionists across the US and help them get considered for positions in the medicine, science and public heath fields.
The internship program, which is exclusively offered to Meditec graduates, has produced highly competent MTs through the years. Students have to obtain a combined passing grade of 90 percent for the final exam to qualify for the internship program, free of charge. Students who did not...
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