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This company is a great company to work for.  Always pays ON TIME!!!  Plenty of work and they will pay you what you are worth!!  Fantastic QA team!!!

Can anyone who works for Meridian tell me about their scheduling?  How long are your shifts? 

Thanks,

Stephanie

I just wanted to thank you all for sharing.  Every opinion and every point of view are valuable.  The truth really will set us free --eventually.

I have tested for a new job and typed the two reports verbatim, leaving in dangerous abbreviations. Some companies allow some abbreviations and others don't.  Not knowing what their particular choices are, I just typed them verbatim.  I figure if I get the job, they will give me a list of abbreviations not to use.

Was that the correct thing to do, or should I have let them know by editing the report that I am aware of what is consider dangerous in some instances? 

Your thoughts are welcome and may be helpful to others yet to test. 

Thank you.

I'm looking for QA information on this company--what is it like, do you know anyone who works for them, etc.? Bascially any information would be helpful. 

Thanks!

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What, in your own opinion, is the best software to work on out there?  I currently work on Meditech and HATE it.  It is so slow at times, lots and lots of hesitating, sometimes sitting for 2-3 minutes before I can type.  The only other program that I have worked on was Bayscribe and it was very simple, the problem was that the company that I was IC for did not load the patient information/doctor information into it correctly so there was a lot of frustration on that end.

Just curious and look forward to reading lots of opinions. 

I am in search of a company that will train or mentor me.

first foray into this field.  How to find cheap, reliable, unlimited long distance plan? Any suggestions? Thanks a lot.

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Excuse me, but why is the 'quick reply' feature on several comments taken away? 

Thanks for anwering. 

What companies are offering only straight transcription jobs?  A list of these would truly  appreciated.  Thanks in advance.

Any MTs out there that work for CyMed, and how do you like it?  Thanks in advance.

Kathy

What hours does Transtech consider 2nd shift, as well as what time zone are they located in?  Are they STRICT about this?

Do the provide a computer? 

What is their FT line count minimum? 

Pay biweekly direct deposit? 

Thank you very much!

I am looking for information on how to send a complaint to The Better Business Bureau in PA.  Or maybe there is another route to take.  Toth Transcription owes me money since July and will not even respond.  They need to have something done to them!

What is your opinions on 2.5 cpl for editing on Editscript?  I think it is a little low.  I have a year exp. as a Transcriptionist but none using Editscript.  This is what I was offered.  I took the job but haven't started yet.  I have a job already but it is only part time and I need an additional part time for more money and this is the only company who would hire me with only a year exp.  I have tried for months.  Company said they would give raise in 6 months if work is satisfactory.  I just think that is kind of a unfair wage but what to do, I need the job. 

Also how would you rate their SR program as compared to Medquist SR? 

a company they would just like to stay with for the long-term? This is a question which has been bugging me lately about these company and main board forums.

I personally worked for a hospital for many years, which downsized. Went through 2 years working for a service which fooled with my line count and benefits, and when I left there last year, I had a hard very year with services in one way or another not keeping promises.  Now I have finally found a position where I can say I plan to just stay put.  No it is not perfect. Yes, the work runs low.  But there has to come a time to put that resume to rest.

Is there anybody else out there who is deciding to do the same? I am not looking for pollyanna answers. Just another line of questioning on this board got me to thinking.

We are always complaining about how bad the pay is, how things are outsourced, how things are not the way they used to be in this business. I agree with all those things.  But I say I still have a job where as many are jobless in our country today.  I say I still have the ability to pay my bills. No we don't eat out anymore.  But with this job I don't pay for daycare, I can participate in school field trips, and I can take a nap now and then without any penalty to my career. I also don't worry about gas prices.

Post negative comments here if you wish.  Put in good ones. I just want to see if I am the only one on this board in the last 6 months at least who has finally decided to count blessings and keep my job and quit looking!

Hi!!   Kind of discouraged right now.  I just took testing for MD-IT, which was very easy and I know I Ace'd it.  In fact I don't think I made one mistake in all the test files, but this morning they said that my testing did not qualify me for a position with their company.  I don't understand why they take applicants and go to all the trouble of testing if they really do not have any positions open.  Anybody else have this kind of experience with companies or test for companies and then never hear anything for weeks.  

I think this is very inconsiderate and unprofessional too.  We are people with feelings and to be treated this badly is just not right.