Theodore Said:

Is it easy to get a job in the US as a medical transcriptionist?

We Answered:

1) First you would need to apply for citizenship.

2) A certificate in medical transcription will not get you a job without experience.

Sherri Said:

Can you get any government money if you leave work for medical reasons, then can't find a job?

We Answered:

generally you would NOT be eligible for unemployment but you can file,
the worse that can happen is you are denied.

Leon Said:

Is it hard to find a job as a medical assistant?

We Answered:

The job market is flooded with Medical Assistants; given the relative ease of the program compared to other health care careers, the many schools (reputable or otherwise) that offer the program, and the fact one can become a Medical Assistant in as little as nine months. On the other hand, Respiratory Therapists and Rad Techs require a minimum of an Associate Degree (there are Bachelors in Allied Health programs), and although the prerequisites often require higher math and science than even nursing does, the job opportunites, salaries, and benefits as a Registered Respiratory Therapists or an X-ray Tech are much more lucrative than being a Medical Assistant could ever be. Starting pay for an RRT is over $20 an hour, PLUS shift and weekend bonuses, while MA pay starts around $10 (if you are lucky) and most MA's don't have the evening/night, weekend, holiday bonus option, either

Sonia Said:

how do I get a job as a medical transcriptionist without experience?

We Answered:

You're caught in the catch-22 of medical transcription. You may have to work in an office first to get the experience, then move to home based work.

For others considering this field, there is an online guide to choosing a course of study (some schools provide placement) at the website below, plus real jobs in medical transcription coding and billing.