1. AMPLE JOB OPPORTUNITIES

   In the United States, the medical transcription industry is so large that it has blossomed into a 13 to 23 billion dollar industry growing at an average rate of 20% per annum.  Depending upon the average production capacity of each medical transcriptionist and according to US State Dept. of Labor, this billion-dollar industry generates anywhere from 50,000 to 150,000 additional jobs per year!  Also, Medical Transcription is ranked as No. 1 and most trusted home-based job by US Dept. of Labor.   American Association for Medical Transcription (AAMT) estimates a shortage of over 300,000 qualified medical transcriptionists worldwide.  NASSCOM Study suggests a shortage of 180,000 qualified MTs in India.  Digital transcription has opened up so many doors when it comes to jobs in this career.

2. HIGH-INCOME POTENTIAL – YOU CAN WRITE YOUR OWN PAYCHECK!

   When it comes in earning potential, medical transcription provides quick entry into lucrative MT jobs with descent entry level salary, and after 6 months to 1 year of experience, you can expect sharp rise in your pay package with improvement in your skill levels.  Compared to other professions, barring IT industry, MT industry provides opportunity to earn in lakhs per annum which can go up to five lakhs per annum with experience, in addition to statuary employment benefits and rapid career growth.

   According to US Dept. of Labor: Average Annual MT Salary in America: $28,100

   MT Salary Range in US: $23,200 to $33,400

   Let's take this example.  If a student aspires to become a doctor, he or she has to invest around 2 to 10 lak rupees in terms fees and 5 to 6 years of time to complete the course.  After completing MBBS, the entry level salary can be anywhere between 3,000 to 10,000 pm which will be at same level for many years.  Hence, It may take five years, after completing MBBS, to recover the cost of medical education and only after 10 to 11 years, a doctor can start earning actual income.

   Let's take medical transcription.  Here a student (with good English) has to invest around Rs. 10,000 to 25,000 and study for 4 to 6 months.  After successful completion, he or she can begin with a salary of 6,000 to 12,000 p.m. depending upon his or her performance and company.  There is 100% job guarantee too!!  After one of year of experience, he or she can get promotion to next level with a salary potential of 15,000 to 25,000 p.m. or even higher, which can increase almost every few months depending upon individual performance and skill levels.  So, you can write you own paycheck!! 

3. RAPID CAREER GROWTH

   Medical Transcription career provides very rapid career growth depending upon candidate's caliber, skill levels, and performance.  An MT can become senior MT, proofreader, editor, senior editor, executive editor, quality analyst, quality controller, team lead, project lead, account manager, production manager, and even general manager.  As more and more companies and work is heading towards India, there is always an opportunity to climb up the career ladder very quickly if one works hard and smart and has some management skills. 

4. OPTION TO WORK FROM HOME [HOME TRANSCRIPTION]

   Medical transcription is becoming increasingly popular as a work-from-home profession and is rated as No. 1 and most trusted home-based job by US State Dept. of Labor.  With ever-improving Indian telecom infrastructure which offers high-speed internet (broadband) in every corner of our country at affordable cost, it has opened up many job opportunities for talented, English-speaking candidates in small towns, who can learn and work from their cities or from the comfort of their homes via online Video/Voice conference facilities and network of our franchises.  The convenience of a home office appeals to some people on its own virtues, while parents may value the opportunity to stay close to their young children and still support the family full time.  Home Transcription offers convenience, flexibility of working hours, safety, option to double income compared to office work, and great savings of time as you do not have to travel for hours! in traffic.  No matter what the reason, if you're looking to work from home, you should seriously consider medical transcription.

    5.     RAPID CAREER GROWTH

The US Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the job outlook for medical transcriptionists is definitely positive.  The medical transcription field is expected to grow at a faster than average rate through the year 2014.  This indicates that medical transcriptionists will have plenty of opportunities to find steady work, even if they work at home on a freelance basis for at least another 8 years.