The VLC talks with working grads
VLC graduate Amber Muncy
VLC: Where do you work as a medical transcriptionist and how long have you been there?
Amber: I am currently working for MedTransition. They are located in Arizona, and I have been working with them for a little over a month.
VLC: Do you work at home or in an office?
Amber: I work from home approximately 3-4 hours a day.
VLC: What did you do before becoming an MT?
Amber: I worked in a doctor's office obtaining medical authorizations through insurance companies.
VLC: Why did you decide to become an MT?
Amber: I needed a job that would allow me to stay at home with my children.
VLC: Which of VLC medical transcription courses did you take?
Amber: I took the Expert Course.
VLC: How long did it take you to complete it?
Amber: It took me about 1-1/2 years to complete the course.
VLC: What did you enjoy most about the course?
Amber: The transcription tapes. They were hard at times, but very educational. I enjoyed learning the new medical words and looking them up to find the meaning.
VLC: Do you find the practice tapes are helping you in a real-work situation?
Amber: Absolutely.
VLC: How did you go about applying for jobs?
Amber: When I was almost finished with CD 3, I completed the application for MedTransition and they offered me a position as an Independent Contractor.
VLC: Are you paid by the line or by the hour?
Amber: By the line.
VLC: Do you have any advice for anyone thinking of training to be an MT?
Amber: Have patience; this stuff is not learned overnight. It takes time, dedication and a lot of hard work.
VLC: Do you have any advice on beneficial resources for new MTs?
Amber: Dorland's Medical Dictionary and Stedman's books were very helpful for me.
