Happy Robin MT, more questions for you...sm
Posted By: Thanks! on 2009-02-17
In Reply to: Answers - Happy MT Robin
Since you're on a clinic account, are you required to work weekends? That is something that I saw on their website for acute care, but nothing was mentioned about clinic accounts.
Also, how is the pay?
Thanks for your input! Now hopefully they will actually respond to my resume, unlike some of the other companies I applied to.
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Happy MT Robin
You are spot on. You will notice that in their multitude of other lawsuits, MQ made a decent settlement with the injured parties. The only people who were compensated in the Transcriptionist lawsuit were the folks at AHDI. If anyone would trust them, they might want to think again. AHDI has sold out MTs many, many times.
Happy to answer any questions you have.
Webmedx has over 300 MTs (full-time, part-time, and IC) and over 40 accounts. In order to make sure everyone is working, they go strictly by turn-around-time. So if all goes smoothly, you will probably only have one or two accounts to work on in any given day, but if one account dumbs a bunch of work, even if you have not done that account in six months, if TAT is an issue, you will get those jobs before you get the accounts you are more familiar with. As far as converting to ASR, they probably have a schedule of which accounts will convert to ASR and when, but they won't share that info with the MTs. One day you will get an E-mail telling you when you will start training on ASR. Yes, all the MTs are aware of the pay cut. MTs on the accounts already converted have had at least a 15% cut already, and as soon as WMX feels everyone is trained enough, they will get the additional 15% cut. My advice is just to ask questions at the end of the intrview and see if they are willing to give you answers. If they are vague, you probably won't like the real answer and will get blindsided later on. Hope this helps. GOOD LUCK ON YOUR INTERVIEW. If you feel comfortable, please post afterwards and give us your impressions. Thanks.
OSI--Anyone happy working there? If so, can I ask you a few questions?
I am thinking of applying as they have a good sign-on bonus and the benefits look really good. Could you tell me what their platform is, easy to make money, cost of insurance, and are they flexible or do you have set schedule and they freak if your not working at that very moment. Thanks for any help.
Would a current TransHealth MT (preferably a happy one LOL) pls email me to answer some questions?
 email above
sorry dont give out my email address but happy to answer questions here
I believe, Robin (sm)
That they may very well be hiring for that area. That's precisely the type of account I'm on and I *heart* it beyond belief. Trust me when I say I believe you would most DEFINITELY find TT a good fit. Very similar in style to where you work now but with full benefits (I've been where you're at now too :-)).
Good luck and keep me posted!
Robin, sure I agree
that we all need to vent. I am concerned about the business ethics of cashing someone's check while at the same time bashing them by name. Seems kinda double-handed to me. If I didn't like a company I would quit, then vent. As long as they were putting food on my table, I would feel a moral obligation not to. But then, I'm both old and old school. :)
Robin is advertising for MTs on guru.com
Ad text removed by Administrator as it was ad placed on another site.
Thank you, Robin...I'm off of this relic and booting up the new one...
I've waited SO long for this. I hope this new computer works as well as I think it will.
Have a great evening!!!
Robin Hall/Four Seasons - Whereabouts??? sm
Wondering if anybody knows what happened to Robin and/or Four Season Transcription?? Her website is down and email bounces back. I just received a 1099 from her for 2008 and I haven't worked for her since 2007. She didn't pay me what she owed me in 2007, much less anything in 2008. Has anybody been in contact with her lately??? Thanks!!!
Update on Four Seasons Transcription/Robin Hall. sm
Well, the update is there is no update. She still has not paid me the money she owes me and refuses to answer emails, etc. I've heard she's suing me for making slanderous and libelous statements. She obviously has not looked up the definitions of slander or libel. I've not made one FALSE statement. I've had mutual acquaintances forward me emails/instant messages from her where she's making outrageous claims like she's mailed me my money by certified mail and I've failed to pick them up and she's emailed me but I refuse to answer her. Totally nonsensical garbage. I hear that she's advertising on guru.com these days. I really need to know where these unethical imposters get off thinking they can just steal our services and get away with it. I guess because they can. Boy, how I wish some hospital would stiff her like she's stiffed me. Thanks for all your kind words of encouragement.
Robin's myspace mysteriously just turned "private." nm
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If Four Seasons Transcription/Robin Hall owes you money...sm
please email me. I am receiving emails from new victims of her's almost weekly. Hopefully we can something done together since none of us seem to be getting anywhere individually. It's became blatantly obvious that lying, conning, and stealing from us is just the way she runs her business. Upon comparing notes, the common thread seems to be her excuses, i.e., her clients not paying her, our banks, and her accountant. The payroll company is another of her favorites. She even uses some of the exact same wording. (She must have created templates for these excuse emails) I finally quit when she owed me 4 invoices. Her newest maneuver is firing people whose production has gone down solely for the reason that they're not being paid. SHE MUST BE STOPPED. As we speak, she is probably sitting at her black-hearted little computer shooting out her excuse templates right and left. The post below by just passing through is kind of baffling. I'd sure like more details about that situation. Robin can sue me until the cows come home, I did NOTHING wrong. I did get a reply from the BBB, and they said they didn't handle complaints of this nature. Guru.com said they're keeping a close eye on her. I feel our best bet is to pool our resources, hire an attorney, supply him/her with all the evidence we've collected, and let a court handle it. Even if we cannot recover any of the money she already owes all of us, perhaps we can prevent her from ever doing this to others in the future. Please email me if you're interested in joining forces against this rogue MTSO.
Four Seasons Transcription and Robin Hall...a tale of deception and duplicity. sm
I went to work for this company in November. I was assigned two large hospital accounts in Canada. After a few months, she lost one of them. She had to let go all of the MTs and editors she had hired to work on that account but asked me to stay because she said I was her best Editor and highest producer. I did. Everything rocked along for a few months without a hitch. Then my paycheck starting arriving late, at first a week, maybe 10 days late. But I was cool with that and didn't complain. Then one paycheck was weeks late. I contacted Robin and she told me that my bank was rejecting my direct deposit because my account had been closed. So I argued with the bank back and forth for weeks. They maintained that no deposits had been attempted. By then I was 2-3 paychecks behind. She continued to insist my bank was rejecting the direct deposits. I asked her for proof from her payroll company (rejection notices) but of course they never materialized. By August 1st, she still owed me 4 paychecks and I told her I could no longer donate my time and services to her cause. Throughout this time, she steadfastly stuck to her story that the hospital had not paid her, ergo she could not pay me. I've been in contact with a few of her current employees and know she's paying them (though late). As far as I'm concerned, this woman is nothing but a common thief. She stole my time, my experience, my talent, and my trust. I'm posting this because I'd like to save some other trusting soul from this same fate. I have no idea how this woman can lay her head on a pillow every night and actually go to sleep. A pox on her!!!
Actually I posted looking for answers to my questions above, not looking to answer questions, but
to here goes...firstly, I don't know about the platform, only that it is Word based. Secondly, I have many years cardio, and thirdly, no the test was not hard. Still looking for any answers to my questions above. Thanks in advance.
Happy New Year. May we all have happy home lives (sm)
and do whatever it takes to make our work lives work for us too.
Right and told we should be happy we have jobs. Not too happy right now.
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MDI Maryland HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY
THIS IS NOT MDI IN NY OR FL!!
www.mditrans.com.
I can't say enough nice things about this company; very flexible, you area a statutory employee. That means that they pay the employer portion of your SS. Great on time pay, tons of work. Do your lines and you are left alone! Expect to be responsible though. Pay for your phone; rent a Lanier or a C-phone if you don't have one; BayScribe platform. Anything that is a bit of an inconvenience is more than made up for. You will know to the minute how much you will make and how many lines you have typed. Check it out!
Questions for you.
What benefits might not be the same?
Also, as we're paid for what we type, I'm not sure what you mean by "I put all I had into it and didn't get much in return."
I guess I'm confused as to what the company isn't doing in terms of what you are owed in returns Not trying to pick a fight, just wondering what I'm missing myself. I work, I get a paycheck. I have benefit opportunities that others do, at least as far as I know. Medical, dental, etc.
Can you help by clarifying this, please? It might help the rest of us to understand.
A few more questions
What about the rental fee for part timers. Do you pay that forever or until equipment is paid off? Can you use your own equipment? Thanks.
Questions
I went to Wegmans, but the only copy of RBJ they had was for 7/27. I am wondering how all of this is going to affect my job??? Are there specific changes pending that threaten the existance of this company? This may sound bad, but there are slimy people all over the place, but as long as my job is secure, I am not going to quit my job because of her lack of ethics. They seem to be a pretty good fit for me and I have never had a problem getting paid, which I have with a few other MTSOs in the area. They are pretty consistent with the work and have good dictators and a great platform. I wish someone would post the actual article, as I can't seem to get to it no matter what I do.
Questions
Hi,
Thanks for replying. I was just wondering if you were happy working for DTS and if they were a good company to work for. I was wondering about how well they pay and also if they offer benefits..
I am only testing with them right now but hope to get into a job with them soon.
If you would like to email me, you can at chantel7@msn.com.
Thanks,
RT
A few more questions
What do you do about insurance, vacation and holidays, also when there is no work available or when your acount runs low?
Thanks for all the info?
Questions about DRC.
How is their pay? What is considered full time? How does the 401K work? Is there any employer match? Is the health and dental insurance good, and is it affordable?
Not so sure I want to go the route of employee again, considering it. Just trying to weigh if I did whether it would be better to go with a hospital or with DRC or something similar.
Would like a few questions
If you work for so many of these nationals and leave, do they have it out for you? I have sent out a lot of resumes and got no replies. Not resumes to the people I have worked for, either. Is it a bad time to be finding a job? Has the job market vanished to India?
I have some questions about them also.
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More questions....
If you are saying that 1000 words x .11 (cents per line) equals 110 -- are you assuming that one line equals 10 words?
How are you equating words with cents per line?
questions
Does anyone know anything about JLG transcription?????
questions
Could you email me please? gin3tac@yahoo.com
Just a few questions
Do you have to work weekends/holidays? Do you stay on the same account or switched around? Platform? FTP or C-phone?
Thank you for any answers.
More questions...
Would 50 cents per link be considered good pay?
Also, wouldn't it make a difference to be paid 9 cents per gross line versus 65 characters for radiology?
JLG questions please...
I've done a search and the reviews seem to be mixed, anywhere from the worst to the best...but I would just like to get some very current info as am thinking about applying with them? I understand there are several platforms. I've never worked on Vianata sp? Is it MT-friendly and can you check your counts and are they accurate? How is the sound quality? I had seen a comment on pay being sometimes late, no direct deposit yet? I also saw comments on rude QA, staff, management. How is it now for you guys? Thanks!! Any help greatly appreciated....
Few questions
Can you tell me more, please?
What is their starting rate?
Flexible schedule?
Weekends?
Do you type in word?
TIA!
They ask those questions
because you have to do updates at minimum weekly where you have to open, run, and save files on their platform.
D&L questions - please SM.
Just a few questions about the company. Do they offer part time? Is the work typically consistent (amount and when received - time of day/schedule)? Does the work end up being more 1st, 2nd or 3rd shift? Thanks!
To MDI-MD-ers questions
Audio through internet or C-phone? If C-phone, how is sound quality? Lots of ESLs on account? Do you work on mainly one account or required to work on several? Thanks for your input. Looking for ''home'' with enough work on one account or possibly two, good sound quality, decent pay and appreciation for quality work. Tired of many accounts, too many ESLs and suboptimal sound quality.
Few questions........... sm
Is it because you are constantly being switched between those multiple accounts? Is this something fairly new? If so, possibly ask your service manager why the constant switching and request to be kept on the same account. Increased lines is increased money for them, also. Good luck!
2 more questions -
I forgot to ask if they have internet or second phone line work, and do they have a line requirement. Thanks a lot.
e-MTS questions
Any pros or cons? Do they have plenty of work? Are accounts laden with ESLs? Do they transfer voice and text via internet or required to use C-phone? Pay scale range? QA staff friendly and helpful? Do they offer part-time as well as full-time? Thank you for the information.
Thank you - a few more questions sm
Are these reports? I am typing letters and I am SO tired of looking up addresses!! What platform and how many lines per day is required? Thank you for taking time to respond to my post.
MDI questions
I'm interested in going the IC route after being a full-time employee. I'm thinking of applying for a job with MDI and have the following questions:
1. I've never worked as an IC, so I was wondering how you go about estimating and paying your quarterly taxes. Also, can you clarify the process of how they pay half of your social security tax?
2. I understand they use the Bayscribe platform. Can you use your own word Expander program loaded on your computer or do you have to use the Bayscribe one within the platform.
3. Does the company give you access to report samples from your account to help with difficult dictators?
Thanks so much for any info you can share with me!
RE and More questions
I understand about the whole flexibility thing. My current company allows me to work whenever. What I'm wondering is do they offer flexiblity as in you can work a few hours in the morning and a few at night? Also, do they allow you to work within a window of time or do you have to say I'll be on the clock from 4:45 to 6:30 or something similar? I know a few companies I've interviewed with said that you have to work your hours between 6a and 4p but that you could work them anytime in those hours. I'm just wondering all this because I have a toddler and he's very busy and his naps are inconsistent. I get up early in the morning and work but sometimes don't get to sit back down to work until around 7:00 at night when he goes to bed.
Also, how many hours on a holiday are required? How many hours on the weekend? How does their weekend rotation work? Do you have to work one weekend day every week? or what? Also, the site, when I went to test, said they are only hiring full time. Is that true? If so, because I'm looking for PT, should I even test? 
Please help me find some answers! Thanks ladies!
Two OSI questions
What are the OSi pay dates? Also, does anyone know the cost of medical insurance at OSI for one person?
Thanks.
asking questions
sometimes even asking questions and researching here does not help. You have to trust your instinct, give it a shot and don't leave your present company until you are 100% sure. it can be frustrating.
OSi questions
I worked for OSi in the QA department for over a year. Like another poster, I found them to be totally supportive, friendly, and helpful. I'm not sure why I have seen comments saying that the QA department sucks. I thought it was an excellent QA department that works very well together. Each QA person I knew was more than willing to help both new and seasoned MTs with their questions at any time of the day, even if they were not on duty at that particular moment. MTs are not normally switched off of accounts unless the MT specifically requests it, or, if after repeated feedback and assistance the MT still appears to be struggling with a particular account. If you aren't happy with the account you are transcribing on, talk to the account coordinator and she will help to find a better match for you. It was my experience that OSi would much rather have happy MTs transcribing on accounts they like than people who are unhappy and producing low quality reports. Before the question comes up, no, I do not work for them any longer, and the ONLY reason is that their insurance plan did not meet my needs at the time. Otherwise, I would be LOVE to be back working with them. I have yet to see that level of support, feedback, and teamwork at the company I am at now. I would say give OSi a shot - you won't be sorry.
Questions on this too.
Hey, guys. Are you over on WAHMs? I hang out there, and nobody posted an answer to this same question there. I'm interested. I think $50 is a little low for medical focus groups. But I'd be interested in working with him if I could find some good info.
Just out of curiosty, why not Ubiquis? I find I can get $80 audio hour with them. Not the most touchy feely guys in the world...
Certainly ask questions.
Yes. After sending in resume, but before testing, I ask if I can ask some questions so time won't be wasted grading test, if the company and I are not going to be a good fit. I have a few questions that I ask every company. Some have even thanked me for saving them time, if it becomes clear this is not the company for me. Companies dont want to waste their time any more than you want to waste yours.
a few questions
Are you able to use an Expander program with it? I have Instant Text. Is it similar to Word? Does it have autocorrect like word does? Thanks so much!
Questions
What is the pay rate for clinic and for acute care? How are the dictators? Do you have lots of ESL? How often do they pay?
questions
What are the pay dates, and what are the incentive line count requirements?
Thank you!
MDI-MD 5 questions
1. No insurance offered. SE status.
2. BayScribe. Easy to learn and use.
3. Yes.
4. Need to talk to recruiter/not sure. You commit to how many lines you want to complete in 24 hours, can complete them at any time.
5. Rarely.
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