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Are there any companies with accounts requiring just 24-hour turnarounds/no set schedules?nm

Posted By: OnMyWayOut on 2008-03-16
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12-hour window schedules are offered
by Spheris.
Keystrokes set schedules or a 12-hour window
Just wondering about the flexibility. 
What companies offer FLEXIBLE schedules for
full time employees?  I am willing to work the hours required for full time status, but I am in college too and I have to have the flexibility - my schedule changes every semester.  Can anybody point me to ANY good companies who let you work whenever you want as long as you get your hours in?  And I am not interested in IC - only working as an employee.  Thanks!
what i'm looking for are names of companies that don't enforce schedules

I'm not asking whether they exist or not, just if anybody knows of any and what their names are.  At one time I did work with somebody who said that they had worked for a company and when they didn't feel like working, they just didn't, and the company didn't care either. 


24 hour TAT? For all accounts? nm
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Looking for IC with 24-hour turnaround and good accounts....
Any recommendations? 
Why do MTs who are paid by the hour cherrypick the normals off accounts.

Line counts shouldn't be that important to them. 


Is Amphion still requiring all the OT? nm
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This is what they are currently requiring for new hires...SM
work shift either Sun-Thu or Tue-Sat, 700 lines each of those 5 days. Have to work a weekend day every week, not just twice a month like older requirements for existing employees.
If you are doing 2400 lines in an 8 hour day, working 5 accounts +, running out of work on all 5,

then pray tell us how you are doing it.  I certainly would like to share this with MQ because I also have done this many years, know my work, and there is no way to do 2400 lines because most days all the accounts are out of work.


listening


jobs requiring more years experience because too many...
unqualified MTs are entering this field. I think your situation is unfair, almost 4 years is sufficient. I do understand, however, that the 1 year experience for complex accounts, workpools, etc. is no longer realistic in this competitive profession. I feel sorry for the new MTs entering this profession. Those of us with experience have seen such a decline in the profession just over the past five years. I believe it is the combination of unqualified MTs entering the profession without the proper education and on the job experience, in addition to the overseas MTs being contracted to work with US companies. Very sad. Our legislature has to step up to the plate, but everyone needs to speak up.
What companies do have 24-hour TAT?
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Which companies pay for QA by the hour? nm
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Anyone know of companies with a 24 hour TAT?
Looking for part time work.
Do any Companies pay VR by the hour? Would you

Please explain this to me.  I am not new and not naive, but I really would like someone, preferably an MTSO, to answer a simple question for me.


Why is it that QA, for most MTSOs, still get paid by the hour, but VR gets paid by the line?  Are they not basically the same thing? 


Am I wrong? 


Would you prefer a higher cpl for Editing VR or an hourly wage for Editing VR? 


Before VR, the MT would type the report and leave blanks for words/phrases the MT could not understand.  Those already typed reports would go to QA so that another ear could try to decipher the blank and send a nearly 100% correct report to the client.  QA was always paid by the hour because the reports they worked on ranged from one blank to fill in and little listening to the voice file required, all the way to listening to the entire voice file and practically retyping the entire report for a newbie Transcriptionist or a totally unintelligible ESL dictator.   Now, doing VR, the “Editor” receives (supposedly) already typed reports.  The Editor then has to listen to the entire voice file, and sometimes there are very few changes, while at other times, the entire report gets thrown out and typed from scratch. 


Also, I think VR is dangerous when paid by the line.  As every MT has been told since transcription began, “if you leave a blank, DO NOT leave a sounds-like word – just leave the blank.”  Everyone knows that if the Editor is not really paying close attention, the word typed on the page can look/sound “reasonable” when compared to what is heard because the suggestion is there that the word is correct.  If there is a list of Diagnoses or medications with no context of what symptoms and past history the patient has, it is very easy to assume what has been typed is correct, whereas, if no suggestion was made, the MT/Editor may hear something different.  There is not an MT on earth that has not raged against QA because QA changed something that the MT swore they heard right and typed right the first time.  I vividly recall nearly being fired for insubordination because I was livid with one QA.  It was an ESL dictator doing a discharge summary.  The patient was on over 20 different medications.  I heard and typed “q. day.”  The QA heard “q.d.”  The account specifics stated that “q. day” was to be typed as is, but “q.d.” was to be changed to “daily.”  No change in content, but I was assessed an error for each and every change QA made because of “not following account specifics.”  Do you think an Editor making 3 or 4 cents a line cares if the dictator is saying “q. day” or “q.d.” and will bother to change that, whether or not the account specifics requires verbatim transcription.  There are many words that sound similar that a tired or stressed Editor will skip over because it sounds/looks acceptable.  Unfortunately, there are also probably whole paragraphs that get little scrutiny because the Editor is trying to get their lines done to avoid losing benefits.  I would never say these Editors are trying to get paid for not doing their jobs, it is just physically difficult to concentrate for extended periods of time at the same intensity, and unintentional errors do get by.  Again, we have all probably run across finished reports in medical records with blatant errors that we swear would never get by us but which the MT who transcribed it felt they gave 100% of their effort and produced a 100% accurate report.  None of us intentionally would send back to a client a report full of errors, but it does happen.    


If QA can be paid by the hour for doing the same thing, isn’t it more equitable to go back to paying MT/Editors by the hour?  The way things are now, everyone is stressed because they are afraid they won’t make enough lines to pay the bills or keep insurance.  Of course, there would be minimum editing lines per week, just like QA has to prevent Editors from taking their sweet time, but I think the MTSOs would benefit also because they would also have a more definite payroll month after month.   When I worked in-house and was paid by the hour, I never had that stress.  If I had a few really bad days with impossible ESL dictators, I knew it would not hurt me.  I guess I am not competitive, so I do not care if I type 400 lines an hour or edit 1000 lines an hour in order to make a $10 a day bonus.  I just want a decent paycheck that I can count on month after month. 


What is your opinion?  Would you prefer a higher cpl for Editing VR or an hourly wage for Editing VR? 



 


 


see inside for companies that pay QA per hour
Here are some that I know for sure pay by the hour; Probity, AllType, MxSecure, DTS America, Accel, New England Medical Transcription. There are more; I just can't think of them right now.
Which companies offer a 12-hour window to
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Companies with 24-hour turnaround time

I know it has been has been posted here before, but I can't seem to find it. Is there a list of companies that have a 24-hour turnaround time for getting work back?


Also, a list of companies that use ExText or train on speech recognition? Thanks.


What companies offer a 12-hour window?

I would like to know what companies offer a 12-hour window.  I ask if anyone that knows of any will please let me know.


Thank you so much for your time,


Ada


Twelve-hour window companies (sm)

I know this has probably been asked before, but I'd like to know of some companies alow 8 hours of work within a 10- to 12-hour window?  I don't mind punching in and out, I just can't sit for 8 hours nonstop and produce like I need to.  I know other factors are important, but I think that's where I'm going to start this time.   BTW, no need to offer up MQ.  I work for them PT, just need a good FT right now.  Thanks!


Companies With No Line/Hour Commitment
Anyone know of companies that do not require a certain number of lines/hours per day or pay period.  I'm looking for a company that just needs help without a commitment.....maybe overflow, p.r.n. or fill-in work.   I work outside the home during the day and I recently had to give up a great company because of the daily line count.  Thanks!
Most companies go by the number of lines per hour,
adjusted for full-listens, etc. To try to go by the number of reports is idiotic. There are too many variables for that.
Anyone know of any companies that let you work within a 24 hour time window? sm

I am wondering if there are any companies that let you work anytime you want as long as you get your daily or weekly line count in?  Thanks....


I have many, many years experienced and was just told a little while back, even though I am an IC, that I have to have a set schedule...And I am struggling to follow the set schedule due to family illness....


Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!


Any companies hire to transcribe with a 12 or 24 hour window
I am wondering if anyone can tell me of a reputable company who gives a window of like 12 to 24 hours to get your lines in (part-time), instead of an hourly schedule.  I'd sure appreciate if you'd share this info with me.  I've worked a long time in this business and I'm looking for something like that with flexibility.  I appreciate your help.
Are there any companies that allow you a 12-24 hour window to complete work?
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Companies with flexible 12-hour window schedule
What companies offer a flexible schedule where your work can be completed within a 12-hour window?
Companies that have training for new hires - do most pay by hour during 1-2 weeks? any info? nm
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Any companies with Rad accounts that use
TIA
I agree about some companies getting the accounts
quite a bit of companies gobbling each other up. Whenever there is a management change, there is also employee turnover as procedures are changed. Sometimes it is a matter of MTs not working out with one company and moving on to a better fit at another company and sometimes it is because MTs are being asked to leave because they just don't fit where they chose to go. I don't agree totally with your statement about good for MTs as while there may be jobs being offered, the industry itself is offering less to the MTs they wish to employee/retain, which also leads to dissatisfaction and increased turnover. It's an ugly cycle IMHO.
Which companies out there have great ortho accounts??

I would like to find a company that has a lot of ortho..It's my first love. Any suggestions??


Can I ask who you worked for previously. It may have been on one of the accounts or companies I
worked for..When I went to work for that one and ended up making $9 an hour, I was so disappointed because I figured since I was a high producer at my other job and made big money plus I had experience and needed no training on the platform I was sure I would be doing well. I am more convinced than ever that they fix the line counts. They have to or there would not be the huge difference. Of note also was that the low paying one was the easiest. The account was a walk in the park so I really thought I'd make a great living as the other job was a lot of ESL etc. Boy, was I in for a shock.
Companies that have good orthopedic accounts.
If anyone knows of those companies which offer ortho, could you please email me privately if you don't want to post on the forum. Thanks.
What is the downside or upside to companies that have overflow accounts. nm
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Pros and cons on companies with overflow accounts. nm
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How do you know there is high turnover? The companies I have worked for get new accounts. sm
They hire because of having more work, not because their current MT's are leaving.

Some of the companies hire constantly because of turnover but most do because of growth.

The BS that MQ has done over the past few years has opened up a lot of new business for many good companies and it looks like that will continue for a while until CBay either runs it to the ground or converts all the accounts they possibly can.
Companies (not just MTSOs) have 90 days to put the money into 401k accounts. sm
It has to be done by the end of the 90 days. My husband's runs about 89 days and he is not an MT. He is a union electrician.
which companies pay fair line rate with designated accounts? nm
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Companies w/Escription accounts that offer affordable family insurance??
I realize that affordable is subjective so whatever information anyone can give woudl be appreciated. The majority of Escription accounts offer IC only. Thanks
think, people! If she does 250 lines/hour, same docs daily, will make $15/hour
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100,000/year - no way. I charge $35/hour and work 10 hour days - sm
AND I DO NOT CLEAR $100,000/YEAR.


what's not to believe - I said that I charge $35/hour and work 10 hour days AND DO NOT MAKE - sm
I DO NOT MAKE $100,000/YEAR

try READING the post.
$35/hour x five 10-hour days = $1,750 gross/week.
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$20 an hour is not even average for radiology. You should not make less than $25-30 per hour. sm
I work for Keystrokes and have for 3 years. I average 25 reports an hour, which is $31.25 an hour. I have 401, health insurance, direct deposit, life insurance. My lead tells me I'm wonderful when I talk to her, but I do not need a daily pat on the back.

I also have a good friend who works for them on a clinic. She only makes 0.08 per line but does 300 lines an hour, which is $24 an hour, again higher than your $20.

I don't think we're selling ourselves short. There are companies out there that are good to work for, 6 or 8 of them that I know of personally. Don't settle for $20 an hour.
schedules
You do have to say what hours you will work. That's called J O B

We're finally making strides to become PROFESSIONALS who have deadlines and hours and expectations and stuff! Can you just imagine?

Seriously, you have to pick the hours you will work. Then you have to work them. You don't have to pick 8-4. You can pick 8, 10, 11, 7, 2.

Of course, they can tell you they need other coverage, I suppose.
Schedules
Yes, they are strict on the agreed upon schedule the transcriptionists obligate themselves to...they HAVE to be. TT is in business to provide their clients with quality reports in a time frame THEY have agreed upon. The reports cannot be delivered on time if the transcriptionists are cavalier in their work habits. I love working for TT. I can tell you another thing. Probably the only reason that Transcriptionist was written up was because she was consistently not working at her agreed upon time. TT have been wonderful to me. And yes, they HAVE been flexible, but I am on when I am supposed to be and provide a quality product for them.
Schedules?
I'm not sure what section of Focus you all work with.  With all the discussion about schedules, etc., I'm wondering what I've been missing.  I've been an employee for well over a year and have never been required to have a set schedule of any kind.  I work whenever I want, as long as I put in a minimum of 20 hours per week.
ICs and schedules
The whole idea of being an IC is to NOT have to stick to a schedule. There are companies out there. I have to do a minimum of 5000 lines per pay period (which is 1st to 15th of the month and 16th to end of month) but on no schedule, just whenever I work as long as come date of invoice I have a minimum of 5000 lines. I know there are other companies out there that do the same. That is the way it should be for an IC.
Set schedules.
No flexibility.
No set schedules because....
They don't pay overtime .
Well if I could do 500 lines per hour, I would be making 35.00 an hour. sm
nothing to sneeze at. More than fair for having a 2-year degree. Come on people, we are all acting like we expect 6-digit incomes! Whatev!
Flexible schedules
Amphion Medical Solutions: You can say you will work 5 hours a day, or 20 hours a week, but that is about as vague as they can tolerate. Contact HR@amphionmedical.com