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vague?

Posted By: hiya on 2008-02-25
In Reply to: I saw the add for SmartMed, LP, cant seem to find SM - help

k, all I did was do a search for Smartmed and a ton of stuff came up.  Problem is that it is not recent. 


 


ANYBODY have recent info on them.  OR are they offering 10-12 cents because of problems keeping people, still cumbersome software, etc. 


Something is telling me to run away from these people, lol.




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Awfully vague

All that vague wording is a red flag to me.   


Transcriptionist:  So when will I be up and running? 


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Yeah, could you be a bit more vague..NM

when vague, keep moving (I WOULD)
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That is a rather vague answer...they pay about the same?
There is a large window of about the same in this field anymore. Ive seen as little as 6cpl and as much as 10cpl. Are you saying they pay about 8?
No information, but their job ad is very vague. - nm

Go vague on them. Most don't care about why you left

or where you worked, as long as you pass their test.


JOB DESCRIPTION:  Independent contractor for assorted local and national accounts.  Worked on blah, blah, and blah specialties.  Experience in basic four, SOAPs, blah, blah.


May I ask why you were not happy? Vague statements don't help very much. sm
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Thank you for clarifying - post was very vague
I was very shocked to read this post. I have not defamed, posted or made negative comments about KS since leaving - not once, and I would have been very disappointed to know they did not show me/us the same courtesy. Again, thanks for clarifying.
Testing requirements often way to vague.
In defense of those experienced MTs who do not pass muster when testing with new companies (and we hear that a lot, that they just aren't up to snuff somehow), I have to say that sometimes the failure may not be with the MT at all. Some MTSOs behave as if the specific ways they want their tests done are the ways ALL reports are always done at every company in existence. A really experienced MT knows that there are MANY ways to transcribe a report (verbatim, modified verbatim, edit for clarity, for example). The MT can hardly be faulted if the MTSO demands absolute verbatim but the MT has always worked where editing for clarity (not being creative, but producing a superior document, IMHO)is the order of the day.

I always have to roll my eyes when asked to test as if you know every detail of the BOS!! - when really the BOS gives very broad latitude to change/edit unclear and sloppy dictation. How are we supposed to know how any particular MTSO wants its reports done, unless it SAYS SO - and they rarely do. It's often a no-win situation for the MT - tweak the report to enhance clarity, and the MTSO is sure to want strict verbatim. Go strict verbatim, and the MTSO is sure to think they don't want you, you're way too rigid and the final report is unreadable because of dictator error that you faithfully transcribed.

I always say, do the report the way you would want it done if you were the patient in question. If the MTSO hates it, you didn't want to work there and be asked to do what makes you uncomfortable, anyway. Eventually you will find an MTSO that appreciates your skill and is a good fit for your talent, so keep on testing, and don't let it get you down if they don't call back. Again, it may not be that you aren't proficient, but they are simply looking for a different style and neglected to tell you about it beforehand.
I got an email from them today as well....it was very vague about what positions ....
were available.  And the person who sent this email sent a mass mailing to several (at least 25 or 30) transcriptionists at one time.  Seems to me this person is canvassing or trolling per se.  I'm very uncomfortable with this one because I've never heard of them nor are they in any archives here on this board.  I am also looking for any information on this company.  Merry Christmas all.
MedWrite1.....anyone ever hear of them? Got a VERY vague email.....
stating that they have about 12 MT positions open.  Nothing else, no specialty or anything.  Thanks.
always so vague. What is it about this company that causes so many posts, good and bad? nm
nm
Talk about a vague response - changed since when? in what way? sm
I've been with Webmedx for 8 years and nothing has changed lately for me. I'm happy, plenty of work (in fact lots of OT), same accounts that I've worked for years, same manager. What has changed for you for the worse?
I was curious, but it was rather vague, and no I didnt respond. nm
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That's what I'm thinking. The ad is intriguing but so vague. Would love to know if anyone find
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