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Medical Transcription after Retirement - SarahL


Posted: May 21, 2012

I transcribed for over 40 years, and when I do test now, I usually test up to 95%, and that is just not good enough even for a company I previously worked for that went outsourcing after freezing us out of work.  I really loved transcribing and would do it again in a heartbear if I could get a good, steady part-time source.  Any suggestions or recommendations?  Thank you.  I am in Glendale, AZ if that will help. 

Follow BOS rules for testing - sm

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Maybe you are just using the wrong style if you have not worked in awhile.


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