How is pay calculated for a transcriptionist?
.A transcriptionist is in a sense a piece worker. You are paid according to how much you type. The differences come in the calculation of your work. The easiest and most common method is to count the number of characters typed and multiply that by a per character amount. Other method of calculating amount of work done is by line. Even if a line does not extend the full width of the page you are paid as if it did. Medical transcription can be very rewarding. You can choose whether to work at home or out of the home. You can be your own boss or become an employee of a transcription service. You can work during the day or during the evening.
