When you think of transcription, most say “It’s just typing what you hear, how hard can that be?” Well, anyone who is a transcriptionist or knows the business, knows there is so much more that goes into being an accurate transcriptionist. 
Let’s start with the time it takes to complete a document.  Just because an audio or video file is 60 minutes long does not mean it takes 60 minutes to complete.  In fact, it can take anywhere from 2-3 hours to complete 60 minutes of audio or video…..and that’s if you have a quality recording and you don’t have to do too much research. Technical words, medical terms, legal jargon will all be verified by an experienced transcriptionist, and that takes time.  
Let’s not forget proofing your work.  Most experienced transcriptionists who are confident in their work can quickly proof their own, but if you have someone working for you, you must proof, sometimes to audio, to be sure that what you/your company puts out as a final product is accurate.  Even for your own work, if the quality of a recording is not good, you may have to go back and listen to specific words to be sure they are correct. This takes time.  It is very helpful if the interviewer spells out unfamiliar words. 
Some of the things that are not considered is where a recording takes place.  Sure it sounds great to do an interview over lunch or dinner and let the recording roll while you dine and discuss the topic at hand.  However, did you know that the transcriptionist can hear everything from background chatter, to knives and forks hitting the plate, even water being poured into a glass?  Sometimes, there’s very subtle music playing in the background that those dining don’t pay much attention to, but it shows up loud and clear in the audio on the transcriptionist’s end.
Another place is outdoors.  One would think doing an interview in the park would nice, quiet, and relaxing; however, the trained transcriptionist can hear birds chirping, dogs barking, cars going by, even construction noise in the vicinity.
While it may not seem like a big deal when recording, these little things make such a big difference in how quickly one can transcribe, as well as the overall pricing.  To hear, “We have to charge more because of the background noise,” one would think, “What background noise?  I was in a restaurant, it was just the two of us!”  Think again.
Before you do your next interview, focus group, or any type of recording, take a moment and do a practice run – just record the area for a few minutes and play it back.  This will give you an idea of what a transcriptionist hears, and it could possibly save you some money if it’s determined  it is not an ideal place to record.
 

Because we are in the middle of a pandemic, parents will have to take on more of the responsibility to ensure that their children get a quality education. Many schools will be operating on a remote learning program to some degree, but for such a program to be successful, parents need to organize their homes to be conducive to learning by making sure the home environment has everything their children need.
Parents should understand that their children need every educational advantage during these difficult times, and organizing the home for educational success is critical when participating in remote learning. This process starts by establishing a special place in the home where children can do their school work, study, read, research, etc. Most parents create a workstation in their child's bedroom, but if another room in the house is more conducive to remote learning that room can be used. The area should have a desk and chair, resembling a work station from school, so the child can feel comfortable. The work station should include the following, as necessary:

1. Books (bookshelf), magazines, and newspapers
2. Pencils, pens, paper, and school supplies
3. Computer, printer, and internet connection
4. School information
5. Globe

If parents want to do more in the room, they can display certificates, awards, report cards, and completed school assignments with good grades. For motivation, parents may want to display positive posters on the walls as well. Posting words and math problems can help the area resemble a real classroom more closely. The idea is to make this a positive educational environment because children will be spending a lot of their day-and possibly evening-in this room.Once the room is completed parents may want to consider the schedule for remote learning. Most schools operating a remote learning program will establish a schedule, probably from 8:30 to 3:30. The curriculum will be set, and the school teacher will handle the actual teaching. The schools will need the support of the parents to ensure success with remote learning, especially with younger children who may have a hard time staying focused. Therefore, parents will spend their time monitoring their children to ensure that they are on target. They also need to make sure that they have the proper technology and everything is working. In addition, parents should make sure their children eat breakfast, lunch, and possibly a snack. Parents should also incorporate some kind of physical activity for their children during the day. As you can see, parents have a full-time job.
Some children will have a hard time adjusting to the remote learning format; if this happens, parents must speak with the school for assistance. Parents might also want to schedule some additional educational activities after the remote learning day is over so children can stay on target and not fall behind. Additional reading and writing activities are a good place to start. One way to encourage children to read is by placing reading materials in each room of the house. Children who see reading materials throughout the house will be influenced by what is important to the parents. This is a great seed to plant that will grow over time.
Parents must stick to routines so children know what is expected of them each day. Children still need time set aside to do their homework, eat, do chores, and engage in some fun activities with the family. Parents may also want to keep children engaged in other activities so they don't become bored or depressed. A few special projects that parents can consider are:

1. Learn to cook a special dish 6. Write letters to relatives
2. Learn to shop for groceries 7. Take a computer class online
3. Learn about financial literacy 8. Learn about the Bible
4. Learn about playing the stock market 9. Learn how to play an instrument
5. Learn how to play chess 10. Learn a new sport/game

The key is for parents to create an environment that fosters creativity at home so children can learn, play, and grow. That's why it is so important to structure the children's day with their best interests in mind.

Developing educationally successful children is one of parents' most important jobs, but they should also remember that children need time to play and be children.
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Can medical transcription services be of use to paramedics? Can it transform their way of working? Yes, going by a report that appeared in JEMS (Journal of Emergency Medical Services). The report highlighted how paramedics at South Metro Fire/Rescue in Centennial, Colorado (an EMS agency) merited immensely from transcription service - their patient care reports (PCR) that were confusing and complex were made clear and easy-to-understand. Most of them found that the dictation-transcription process took a load off their shoulders and also improved the accuracy of their reports.
The Dilemma of Paramedics and a Practical Solution
Paramedics are so busy that they hardly find time to type out a clear narrative of the patient encounter. So, very often problems such as the following crop up in their PCRs and create issues for physicians.

• Treatments entered out of order
• Short and incomplete narratives
• Many abbreviations that are difficult to understand
• Misspelled words and poor grammar

Even though most paramedics deliver outstanding care and service, it is not reflected in their hastily written PCRs. South Metro's officers were determined to lighten the workload of the paramedics and they decided to borrow the strategy used by most doctors - that of using the service of a reliable medical transcription company. They soon found that the paramedics who dictated their PCRs instead of typing them provided excellent patient care reports that the doctors could easily understand and go on to provide the right care. The dictated reports could be easily followed and there was a lot more subjective information.
Transcripts Provided in Any Required Format
South Metro's paramedics typically use the CHART (chief complaint, history, assessment, Rx/treatment, transport) and SOAP (subjective, objective, assessment, plan) formats. The SOAP format is a highly structured format for documenting the progress of the patient during the treatment that can be used by the healthcare professionals at the time of future visits. The "subjective" part provides the medical history of the patient, current condition, the description of discomfort, presence of nausea or dizziness etc and is recorded in the patient's own words. The "objective" section includes all objective elements of a patient's analysis such as vital signs, findings from physical examination, laboratory results, weight, height and age of the patient and so on. Based on the subjective and objective details, a Problem Oriented Medical Record is generated. A POMR is data that is easily accessible and also encourages ongoing assessment and revision of healthcare plan by all members of the healthcare team. It includes all information about the health assessment of the patient. In short, it is the analysis of both subjective and objective data of a patient's record. Then there is the "Plan" section where the doctor outlines the plan of action for the patient and it also includes follow up visits and the treatment provided. In short it is the treatment plan that is already in effect.
Whatever the format required, medical transcriptionists can provide the transcripts in that format with remarkable accuracy.
The Transcription Process
The dictation could be provided via a phone number; the paramedics dial a dedicated phone number and enter a personal code. Their dictation is recorded by a computer system. This recording is sent to a transcriptionist who would transcribe it into a typed narrative which would be edited and proofread for accuracy and precision. The paramedic then logs into the transcription company website and copy-pastes the narrative into her PCR.

• The entire process would take less than an hour from the start of the phone call to the finished narrative being sent to the paramedic.
• Paramedics can choose to use abbreviations or speak in plain English. The transcriptionists will expand the abbreviations into full words so that there is no confusion or ambiguity involved.
• A dedicated transcription team is assigned to each group of providers so that they get accustomed to that provider's dictating style.

A Burden off Their Shoulders
The paramedics say that dictation enables them to get the basic facts on the record before returning to service after a call. This was something they could hardly achieve with typed narratives. Medical transcription companies continue to play a vital role in the present EHR era improving the way doctors, paramedics and other clinicians function. With HL7 interface and EHR-integrated transcription capabilities they provide a rewarding experience to healthcare providers, while also adding the much needed human touch.
MTS Transcription Services (MTS) is committed to providing clients with professional and reliable transcription services for all major medical specialties and sub-specialties.

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Allegis Transcription is a vibrant leader within the industry providing transcription services for over 20 years.  Our customers are some of the largest nation-wide insurance companies, making our work flow rich through long-term and significant business commitments. 

In addition to our proven track record, Allegis is also welcoming a new business partner in 2017 that will bring a sizable increase in work.  This has created numerous new contract opportunities, currently available from part to full time work from home.
 
Allegis is a good fit if you:
- Have at least 2 years’ professional transcription experience
- Are able to transcribe using strict verbatim protocol
- Type at least 75 WMP
- Are available to work a minimum of 20 hours a week
- Have a Microsoft operating system, a full version of Word, a USB foot pedal and a headset

We hire experienced professional transcriptionists looking for meaningful and substantial contracts.  Experience in insurance transcription is desirable, but other experience can translate to our quality requirements well, such as medical transcription.  All of our work is, and will continue to be, conducted within the US, and we do not use any speech recognition software. 

​Allegis provides:
- Paid initial training, including access to an individual QA Coach
- Transparent QA feedback from which to learn
- Transcription software at no cost to you
- Specialized work allowing for focus and increased speed
- A tiered work system to secure consistent work
- Weekly pay via direct deposit
See our full job description here and Apply Now if your experience is a good fit. Also, check out any transcription online forum, Glassdoor or Facebook to learn more about what is it like to work with Allegis. 
http://allegis.agileats.com/CareerPortal/JobDetail.aspx?RequisitionId=12372&SourceId=1837       
Please Note: We are only able to hire U.S. based transcriptionists.
NO CALLS PLEASE.  Due to high level of interest in this position we are unable to respond to telephone inquiries.  Thank you for your understanding.
Pay rates range from $12.00 to $20.00 per work hour, depending on production.
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In most cases, the only things you will need to get started in a medical transcription (besides an intense motivation to work at home) will be a computer and an Internet connection. The Internet connection assumes that you select an online medical transcription school, which is highly recommended. An online program will most closely approximate the real world experience. And as you start out this extra online experience will give you a significant competitive advantage.

Through the Internet and digital transcription technology, you can get transcription work and work anywhere.

Digital transcription makes it possible to do transcription work for clients that are miles away. Whether clients are across the street from you or in a different state or continent, you can now take on their transcription work.

When doing digital transcription, you no longer have to travel to pick up cassette tapes and wait to get back to your home office to start your transcription work. Without moving away from your computer, you can receive work, download audio, transcribe, and upload your transcripts to your clients. What could be more convenient than that?

I've tried to simplify the Categories to make it easier to determine where your audio fits in.  Below are a few tips to help, just in case you get stuck.

Category A - Clear, professional quality audio; one speaker or one interviewer/one interviewees.  In this category, the audio is clear, no background noise, and the speakers are clear and concise.  There is not a lot of technical jargon, no time stamps, or significant research and the content flows smoothly.

Category B - In this category, there may be minimal background noise, perhaps one person is in an office where there are occasional interruptions such as the phone ringing, or someone coming in to ask a question.  This audio is not professional quality, but it is fairly clear and easy to understand the speakers. One or more speakers may have a slight accent, but it does not require too much effort to understand them.  There may be up four people in total for this category. 

Category C - In this category, the audio quality has background noises that interfere with the sound quality.  This can be static, loud setting, bad telephone reception, etc.  One or more speakers may have distinct accents that require listening more than once to transcribe the recording accurately.  This audio may have technical terms or unusual words that require extensive research. 

Category D - In this category, the audio quality is poor, speakers may have distinct accents that require listening more than once to transcribe accurately. 

This category also covers focus groups and panels.  If there is no introduction (each person says their name), there will be an additional charge.  Focus group recordings should be accompanied by a name list, if possible. 

RUSH - This category is self-explanatory, based on the turnaround time.  The above Category descriptions also apply to RUSH jobs. 

Determining Cost - Since we bill down to the second, the easiest way to determine the cost is to take the per audio hour rate, divide it by 60 minutes and multiple it by the actual total of minutes and seconds.

Example:  A 35 minute audio file in Category B.
$55 (per audio hour) divided by 60 minutes  ) x 35 (actual number of minutes) = $32.08.  

If you round down $0.91666666.... to $0.91 x 35 minutes = $31.85, you will not have the correct total and the final payment will be different.

I hope that helps clarify the Categories and pricing.  If you have further questions, please don't hesitate to contact me. 

Express Scribe Transcription Software Foot Pedal Controlled Digital Transcription Audio Player Express Scribe is professional audio player software for PC or Mac designed to assist the transcription of audio recordings.

A typist can install it on their computer and control audio playback using a transcription foot pedal or keyboard (with 'hot' keys). This transcribing software also offers valuable features for typists including variable speed playback, multi-channel control, playing video, file management, and more.

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Medical transcriptionist  to work as a home-based independent contractor on an as-needed basis.  Knowledge of workers' compensation reports a plus.
Must be able to accept files in DSS or MP3 format.  


Please forward your resume and let us know how many hours per day you are available, your turnaround time, and your line charge. 

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