The Independent Medical Transcriptionist, Fifth Edition: The Comprehensive Guidebook for Career Success in a Medical Transcription Business [Paperback]

Donna Avila-Weil (Author), Mary Glaccum (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 15, 2008

Fully revised and expanded, this popular title offers even more tips, techniques, and information on: 1. How to start and successfully run your own professional medical transcription business, 2. How to blend career and lifestyle, working when and where you choose, 3. How to save time and money using the latest technology and techniques, and 4. How to tap into medical transcription telecommuting opportunities and access a global client base. Includes new opportunities for independent medical transcriptionists -- for novice and seasoned MTs. Step-by-step guidance in getting an independent medical transcription business off the ground. Successfully managing an ongoing business. Achieving the satisfaction and rewards that come from being an in-demand key player in the health care industry. The new Fifth Edition includes updates on telecommuting, global services, time-saving equipment, marketing tips, HIPAA, speech recognition systems and procedures, software, voice recognition, Internet networking, professional issues, education, working smart, resources and references

Editorial Reviews

Review

Tremendously helpful ... clearly presented information on what is required, what to avoid, and always clear direction on how to proceed, from a perspective that only truly experienced independent contractors could provide. ---- Margaret F. Jeffers, Vice President, MT Associates

This is the best career resource I have ever read ... packed with detailed information and resources. I found it all in this book. The authors tell it like it is and are clearly keeping abreast of industry trends. I highly recommend this book to potential MTs, MT students, and seasoned MTs. Something for every one here! --KM, South Lake Tahoe

I felt as if the authors were sitting across from me explaining all the tips of the trade --ADVANCE for Health Information Professionals

About the Author

Authors, Donna Avila-Weil and Mary Glaccum, who have more than seventy combined years of experience as medical transcriptionists, are successful independent MTs who work at home, while traveling, and in remote locations.

Product Details

• Paperback: 528 pages
• Publisher: Rayve Productions; 5 edition (June 15, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1877810045
• ISBN-13: 978-1877810046
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 7 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #569,874 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Discover books, learn about writers, read author blogs, and more.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

96 of 97 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I loved this book, it was exactly what I was looking for!, August 1, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Independent Medical Transcriptionist (Paperback)

This is the best career resource I have ever read. It was packed with detailed information and resources about medical transcription, setting up a business, taxes, education - you name it. I found it all in this book. The authors tell it like it is and are clearly are keeping abreast of the industry trends and they live and breathe their topic. I highly recommend this book to potential MTs, MT students, and seasoned MTs. There is something to learn for everyone here! Thank you for this outstanding resource! KM, South Lake Tahoe.

59 of 60 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Dynamic reference packed full of a wealth of information., February 14, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Independent Medical Transcriptionist (Paperback)

This has to be the most comprehensive resource written about a career field in which very little information was available. These authors just get better and better, and this, the third edition has to be the best yet. They know their topic inside out and provide up-to-date resources about the medical transcription field. I can't think of anything they have left out! I refer this reference to everyone I talk to about Medical Transcription...there is no other resource that compares to this one. Thank you authors for this outstanding career guide that has helped so many people launch their careers in medical transcription.

26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars How to build a home-based medical transcription business, June 5, 2002

By 

Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Independent Medical Transcriptionist: The Comprehensive Guidebook for Career Success in a Medical Transcription Business (Paperback)

Transcriptionists can make quite the living establishing themselves in the medical field. Now in a fully updated fifth edition, "The Independent Medical Transcriptionist: The Comprehensive Guidebook for Career Success in a Medical Transcription Business" is a manual anyone in the field needs to get started and make themselves profitable. With tips on turning it from just another job to a full-fledged dream job, and using technology to increase efficiency, it leaves nothing to guesswork. With opportunities all around, including chances to travel the world, "The Independent Medical Transcriptionist" is required reading for any who want to take part in the profession.