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Question for QA'ers...How do you know when you are ready??? sm - QA-Wannabe


Posted: Dec 15, 2009

I've got over 16 years of experience with both acute care and multispecialty clinic.  I'm tired of being insulted by being offered line rates that I would have starved on 10+ years ago.  I'm very interested in pursuing a QA position.  For those of you who have done or are doing QA, how did you know when you were qualified to handle it? I would appreciate any information or tips you would be willing to share.  Thanks!

You're ready when you have - RhondaQA

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grown extremely thick skin, a high frustration level, the ability to handle a lot of stress and can afford to make less money than you did transcribing. I know, I know - sounds like the perfect job, huh? :-) There are rewards though, especially in helping and mentoring other MLS. You will endure complaints (from both MLS and client) but there are rewards when you reach that one new MLS who suddenly you see transform from a brand new newbie to a confident, proficient, quality MLS. There are pros and cons and only you can decide if it's the right position for you. If it's a money decision, you definitely can make more typing. Good luck!

I would say when your hands have given out because - sm

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QAing pays much less than MTing these days, so it's not worth it unless you have CTS, RSI, arthritis, etc. It's a shame what the corporations are doing to our industry. You now make LESS money for having more experience and knowledge.

Wow...guess I'll stick to transcription. Thanks for your responses! nm - QA-Wannabe

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