1) Do I need to know advanced math, i.e., algebra?
2) What are the average starting salaries?
2007-04-03 11:21:32 · 4 answers · asked by Diane 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
I have been a mental health transcriptionist for 14 years and I make $11 an hour. I love my job and the cost of living in my state is very low, but the agency I work at is on thin ice because the state I live in does not allot squat for mental health care.
2007-04-03 11:24:30 · update #1
I guess that answers my question. I was in basic skills math through high school and they tried to put me in pre-algebra, but I failed that. Fortunately when I went to school to become a medical transcriptionist (two-year college), they did not require algebra but they do now: several years ago, I wanted to go back to take Spanish and I had to have three semesters of algebra and I tried to do it, but flunked again. So you could say that I can't do math very well (husband does the checkbook). At least I can type about 140 words per minute so, needless to say, I think I will stay in my current line of work. :-)
2007-04-03 11:37:36 · update #2
You definately need to know the basics of algebra. Since I've gotten certified as a pharm tech, I started Walgreens at 10.75 per hour. The chains don't pay too much, but an independent will pay you up to 15 per hour.
I'm in Beaumont, Tx.
2007-04-03 11:26:50 · answer #1 · answered by Lara Croft 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1) You need to know proportions and simple algebra.
2) In Illinois, average starting wage for new uncertified techs is $8 per hour, and for new, certified techs, about $10 per hour. The average wage nationally is $12 per hour.
2007-04-03 11:34:46 · answer #2 · answered by Lea 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, advanced Math is very much needed. Starting in Ohio is about $12.00 per hour.
2007-04-03 11:27:47 · answer #3 · answered by M L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes and 36,000 a year in California
2007-04-03 11:24:54 · answer #4 · answered by Jackie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋