I have read that, but wonder if anyone has enjoyed their work experience or.....
Posted By: assume_nothing on 2007-12-12
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should read ŕ-3 years experience"
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My experience - shock and awe! You must read...
I worked for them for 5 years. They started out great..paid well and you could choose your specialty. Then, things changed. Bad management. Account leads who don't answer e-mails. They don't let you choose what you want to do that you will be productive on - they stick you on accounts nobody else wants once they find out you can do them and then you're stuck. Well, they ran out of work. I had my choice of a bad account nobody would do on a clinic account or take a 3 cpl pay cut and work contingent in order to get acute care and this was 2 weeks ago so I left. Now they are hiring!! That is just the icing on the cake. They are unreputable and I wouldn't trust a thing they say at this point. They promised me a bonus on one account and then found a reason to not honor it earlier this year after they let me do the account for 6 weeks (kept inquiring where is the bonus?) - they basically used me on a nasty account and didn't honor the bonus. They also offered recruitment bonuses when I hired in - I brought on 3 MTs...got a partial of 1 bonus and never saw the rest. When I was hospitalized in 2003 they fired me...then later rehired me after I was back on my feet a few months later. They just treat people like crap. I put up with a lot of stuff for years I wish I hadn't. I think they're terrible people to deal with honestly and would look elsewhere. But that was just maybe me. Some have an in because they are friends with the leads or owner - they get promoted, special treatment. They become the leads and they cherrypick the accounts. I could say so much more but somebody will inevitably say it is sour grapes. Well, it probably might be after getting screwed so bad after sticking with them for so long and working for them back when it was dial up. I have my suspicions that they are basically just pushing out the older MTs they paid more to work those dial up accounts that they hired years ago now that they have .wav accounts and know that MTs are a dime a dozen and they can get them for much less per line than they had to pay back in the day because nobody wanted to pay unlimited long distance to work for them. Just be prepared to be treated like a number and lied to. You will always be expected to go the extra mile and it will never be appreciated. Not even a thank you. Never once in all those years even an MT week gift of a pencil. All I can say is good luck to you!
It was fine! What I enjoyed was...
...that in one of the transcription reports I had my favorite doc on the whole planet dictating. I recognized his voice - what were the chances that that would happen? I live in an area with about 50,000 people, and the hospital he dictates for is about mid-size. It was nice to hear him again.
Wow, I actually enjoyed working there...
and never really had a problem with QA. I was off of QA after a week (after asking them if I was ready and thought I should be off), and switched from 8 to 9 per line, and had made really good money with the overflow ER account. The only time I ever really heard anything back from QA was when I had a blank and needed feedback. I did notice, though, that the QA seemed to change from when I first was there, going from just checking your blank word to going to looking at the whole report and finding things, so I do think QA person changed. I normally didn't have blanks so really didn't hear anything from them. The owner bent over backwards to make me happy.
The work started to slow down and couldn't really stay because of that. They did have their lulls, but this one was really lasting long and I needed the money as it was my only full-time job. I had no problem with giving my 2-week schedule, that was totally fine.
All this other stuff here is so strange to me. And I hate picky QA people but didn't seem to have that problem there. I really hated leaving but needed to and am now happy at another company as an employee.
They are a nice place to work for, so I would give them a chance. I think if you prove you're a good MT, they would love to have you. They acknowledge you at holidays also! :-)
enjoyed your post!!
I know you were talking about an experience you had and giving good information but I had a really terrible day - my ripoff insurance in spite of raising my deductible also caused a huge hike in a medication cost and I was fit to be tied. So I really needed a laugh - your descriptive post, especially about the roaches possibly coming out of the keyboard just gave me a big laugh. I guess I'm glad I'm not the only one that gets utterly disgusted with things sometimes! P.S. I am from New Orleans originally and roaches rule there - big flying ones too!
I had a contact tell me they really enjoyed working there, but
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I could have selected a better word than enjoyed
No, this was no meant to be smart alecky at all. I meant, they responded to your death in the family sympathetically and THIS touched you (not sure how else a company would respond any differently) Sorry I caused you grief by your misinterpretation of my post. Was not meant that way at all.
The response was meant just as I said, you really did not WORK for the company per se, so I did not feel it was a true experience, thus a true recommendation of any company.
But, I am surprised you can PICK your own speciality. What happens with me is they see my experience and just shove it all down my throat which can be good AND bad.
I've always enjoyed your posts fatcat
If you were cooking, I'd certainly come to eat! I'm sorry to hear that it's so hard right now. I agree, you have always been the MDI diplomat, always had great things to say about the company, defended their honor over and over. I've been reading this board for years and you are one that I've always taken the time to read, even when it didn't especially relate to anything I needed to know personally.
I hope things start looking up, for you, for all of us.
Here, here. Exactly my experience also, even down to the 10 year work experience. nm
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I don't even work for them, but I can read SM
and I know every time someone mentions this company you are all over the thread, making multiple posts about your particular experience. It was A WHILE AGO. But you are still holding a grudge or beating the same drum, whatever you want to call it.
Did you not read all the posts about no work, that if
you had bills to pay this wasn't the job you would want?
If you work for Amphion please read
I think my post got lost in the shuffle down below. Pleeeeeze somebody I need an answer. Just email me if you like.
Can anybody tell me how long it took you to get up to production speed at Amphion. I have been here three months and still nowhere close to where I was at at MQ. I can't go back to MQ, too much going on there. I need to get another job or get parttime somewhere unless somebody can tell me that I can get up to where I need to be. I have alot of experience but this platform and demographic stuff is killing me. TIA
read the archives. also, low work
times outside of the holidays is just plain poor staffing, which can be done so that everyone has enough and the work is kept up. It has been done. Problem is, getting people to do more when there is a slam. No incentives for it? they won't come through. company solution? overhire.
If you read the email she sent about 2 weeks ago - more work by 01/23/06. nm
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I read somewhere that certain routers dont work with VPN. SM
I believe it was a certain Linksys brand.
I would like to go wireless too.
I think you better learn to read better, I didn't say I don't work weekends
I said I get to spend more time with my family by working 3rd shift on the weekends and evenings. I have to work either a Sun-Thur or Tues-Sat shift just like any normal MT who cares about the company they work for and their TAT requirements.
LOL. I read too fast and thought you were contacting her about porn work. nm
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Worst company to work for. Read the archives and you'll
be hard pressed to find anything good about this company.
You really need a lot of experience to work for
I have many years of experience. Spheris claimed they did not have any work. I applied, the recruiter called and said there was nothing available. She called me back asking why I left a former employer. It was very unprofessional and in my opinion, Spheris is looking for the bait and switch. I would definitely make sure before signing on with Spheris that you have your ducks in a row. Good luck.
I work for them now, and this has also been my experience ... sm
Constantly out of work, even with backup accounts. Wonderful company with very good pay, great flexibility, nice people, but with all of this the bottom line is that I have bills to pay, and I can't pay them when I can't count on a steady workload. Like others I am scanning the system around the clock and, as I said, have backups. The work just isn't consistent.
What I read was that they opened a center in India BUT were adding work for them and keeping their
domestic work force as well.
I work there. Experience all positive.sm
Pay is excellent by the minute or gross line. Company is well run, everyone is nice, and professional. Pay is always correct and on time. They do not outsource.
Do you work for KS or is this just a past experience?
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Guess everyone has a different experience. I work
at Meridian and have not once been yelled at, even when I made a horrific mistake (pulling up wrong patient to transcribe report on). I have been there just over a year and absolutely love it.
My experience was low pay, low work volumes
But they were very nice. Unfortunately, nice doesn't pay the bills. :/
Same experience. Half the pay for doing work that would take
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That's your experience. The hospital I work for
has staff available 24/7. We have several major hospitals in the area that run 24/7 in most departments. Each area of the country is different. I have NEVER run out of work on the weekends and I transcribe everything from radiology, ops, to simple ER reports.
Yes, experience does not always equal quality work!
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My experience is work volumes fluctuate SM
but fairly predictably, and a full shift is virtually always available IF you choose to adapt work schedule for those days and periods when work is plentiful.
Until recently health benefits were available for a 36-hour workweek, now it's a 40-hour work week with some flexibility.
Working that full schedule, though, a skilled MLS (medical language specialist) with a well-developed and used Expander who is familiar with the assigned accounts can make good money, and many do. The incentive bonus schedule is quite good and rewarding to high producers.
Percentage of ESL is quite high, but they're as doable as any others once familiarity with their dictation is achieved (typically they know we can't understand them and try to vary as little as possible from their standard verbage).
WebMedx specializes in mid-sized community medical centers. No Cleveland Clinics or UCLA MC here, which is the biggest drawback I know of, really the only one, with this company. This type of workload does contribute to getting that high-line-count familiarity, though. Accounts and formats are typically easy to learn, with relatively little in the way of fussy individuality to keep track of.
I do believe WebMedx is genuinely trying to get and hold onto good people by treating them well. Absolutely no complaints in that regard in all the time I've worked there.
So, welcome, NN, and best wishes on your decision, Decision. :)
Most hospitals will. Pay your dues (work cheaper to get experience.)
Anyone work for Milner in Atlanta who would share your experience? Thanks! nm
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I need a little help. When indicating your past work experience on a resume, should you - sm
include the month/year range you held the position? If you changed jobs a few times within a year, won't they wonder why you possibly only stayed at a job for a few months? Any help appreciated. Thanks!
Anybody work for PMSI? Would love to hear your experience.
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Anyone currently work for All Type or have recent experience with the company? sm
I'm currently exploring my options, and was impressed with the $1000 signon bonus offered, but wondering about the usual things -- quality and quantity of work available, pay on time, etc.
Any input would be appreciated. 
Used to work there. Terrible experience. They may have changed their ways, tho
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I don't work there, but with 34 years of experience, their starting wage was sm
just a little over 6 cpl. I am amazed that companies get away with paying such low wages. Good luck if you decide to go there.
Same experience...awesome to work for, horrible platform..sm
I've been an MT for close to 20 years and am most productive on ER accounts where I can create my own templates and Expanders out the ying yang. After 2 months and the worst line counts of my entire career, I had to move on. I do want to point out that PM does have some of the nicest, most helpful staff I've ever worked for! The platform is the ONLY reason I left.
Does anyone have actual experience in the quality of off-shore work?
A physical therapist in my area said they kept a file of the funniest errors they received from the off-shore work. I do believe that most of the hospital staff that get the work back care diddly-squat about quality -- it's probably not read, only filed.
Speaking from experience.. you work all day and make nothing. I also have worked for other companies
on Escription and made a lot more.I just came to the conclusion that they do not pay for headers, footers, spaces etc.. I swear I would work 8 hours and be lucky to make $50. It was my first Escription account so when I changed companies I could not believe it. I make in a few hours what took me 10-12 hours to make at Focus. Dont waste your time. They design it so you dont make any money. What a waste of time working there.
YOu had a bad experience with Phoenix MedCom because you kept making so many errors that your work
couldn't stand on its own. They made threats because a doctor complained about your work week after week. They paid you experienced rates and it wasn't fair to others who could do the job without needing every single line proofed. Doctors refused to have you on their account and you almost cost them one. I am the QA person and I know who you are, and the unprofessional work that you did and your unprofessional behavior. Why malign a good company? Why not just accept it wasn't for you and walk away with some dignity. THey allowed you to do that. Leave them alone.Move on and see if there's somewhere out there that will accept your shoddy work.
Anyone work for Spheris doing VR? Could you share experience, pay, line count etc..
Also, what are the benefits like i.e., medical insurance etc??
No experience, but was told that work is assigned, no pools, and it's still 8cpl as an IC. nm
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Anyone with work experience to share on All Type? Choice time once again.....sm
 and very happy holidays and merry christmas to everyone out there! TIA!
Hepworth Transcription. Any infor or work experience? You can email if you if you want to
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I read all read all the threads in the "companies" section
of another board, MT Chat, and Googled each one that got positive reviews. If they had a website and a way to apply online, I did so. And that was how I got hired at TRS. They were not advertising at the time. By sheer coincidence I applied to Transcend just before I applied to TRS, and they were not interested in what I had to offer at the time. And now they've got me anyway, since they bought TRS. Interesting how things work out sometimes.
Companies with negative reviews, or company queries that got only a terse I sent you a PM reply, I passed over.
What in your experience is the most efficient Word-based radiology platform to work on? nm
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RE: What in your experience is the most efficient Word-based radiology platform to work on? nm
RadNet
I agree with Tasha...I am having a wonderful experience at Keystrokes...plenty of work...
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depends on work type, experience, spaces, company, area
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Anyone know of a company looking for 13 years experience to work flexible part-time shift
I'm getting my real estate license but still want to keep my transcription job part-time. I'm looking for a job that will allow me to work about 20 hours a week and still have the flexibility to show a home on the spur of the moment. Thanks, I would appreciate any info!
My experience exact opposite- Me willing work 6 days, regular sched, 100% QA last review- Company: N
Me: Ready, willing and able to work 6 days a week, regular schedule, 100% QA my last review, on all ESL's doctors.
Companies: No work. All ESL work. All the worst dictators. No work, did I mention that. Don't want to buy new software or any software to help the MT. Ridiculous formatting rules to decrease my line count. Low line count rate. No holiday pay. Have to work holidays.
Your post was way, way out of line. Maybe you work for a great company, SO tell us who it is.
I've tried 10 companies in 10 years, and they were all the same. Pick my brain and make me work hard, hard, hard for ? 150 lines an hour with ALL ESL, poor sound quality, and then don't really want to pay for the 150 lines, want to jiggle and wiggle it down to 120 or less with rules.
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