May 16 2012
Making a Difference
There are many reasons I am seeking to become a medical transcriptionist. I worked in the medical health field for 20 + years both in the front office and back office. I’ve been a medical assistant as well as a medical secretary and unit secretary. Quality patient care consists of contributions from all aspects of the medical office. Each position is critical to a practice running smoothly and efficiently. No position is more important than the other. After all my time spent on the frontlines of the medical field I would like the opportunity to use my skills for stay at home jobs. I would learn to make a difference by working from home. I believe my contribution would be just as great working from the backlines. Each part of the medical experience is so important to the patients as well as the physicians treating them. I can do this by taking great pride in the job I do for both.
I believe that Future MT will give me the chance to enhance my skills. I’ve been reading up on medical transcription schools. The FMT program offers me the flexibility that I need to study while working my job. I’m hoping to actually have my own home-based business within the next few years. As I get older the commute and the daily grind get to be a bit much. I believe I can still make a difference while taking care of the home front. As my parents get older I am going to need more time to help them with the day to day things. I believe that having my own business will give me the chance to give them the care that they will possibly need and the time I’ll need to do this.
Most of my time in the industry has been in the cancer field. This is my true love. While heartbreaking at times, it has been so fulfilling and I am a better person for the time that I have spent with these truly amazing patients. They have taught me patience and compassion. I’ve always told people that working in the cancer field have always put things into perspective for me. If I thought I was having a bad day, all I had to do was walk in the chemo room and take a look around. After that, my problems never seemed so bad. I’ve been on both sides of the spectrum. My dad is a cancer survivor and having been on that side of the experience has made me a better caregiver. I’ve always been the giver of hugs and cheerleader for those that are not sure they could make it through treatment. Not only do the patients need this, but the family members also need the hugs, the pep talks as well as an ear to listen to their concerns and doubts. Times are tough out there and I would truly appreciate the help to get medical transcriptionist training through financial aid to achieve my goals. I am dedicated to being a better person and helping others as much as I can.
Here’s a good article about busy MT’s http://www.futuremt.com/Home/MedicalTranscriptionIndustryNews/tabid/269/ID/844/MT-Training-With-a-Busy-Schedule.aspx
