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Honestly, after reading those replies below, I have to agree. nm

Posted By: Too funny! on 2007-09-18
In Reply to: That's exactly what I was thinking...just doesn't seem right.. LOL.. - Escriptionist

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I agree you got some harsh replies.
Not sure why some people feel they need to give a reply when all they wish to express is their own irritability. I'm guessing the tone of their replies has nothing to do with the question. At least, I saw nothing unusual or annoying about your post. But I can't answer your question either.
While I agree with most of your post and honestly could care less,
by being the one posting what you do - posting your business - well, that's what brought the whole subject of you up!!  No one is sitting around here wondering what Busy MTing is doing!!  And, yes, you picked 2 companies who are in direct competition with each other - big time! I can't tell from your post cause I think you made a typo - I believe you're saying that MQ is not aware either, though I'm not sure.  Having worked for both at one time as well - BEEN THERE DONE THAT - literally, I assure you that both would be interested to know, though MQ might not act on it! Again, no threat, no worrying, and you already stated you don't care. But not one of us would have mentioned one single syllable about "your business" had you NOT been the one to post it!! Get it?
I agree. The TTer's should have own board. Tired of reading about TT, about how great they are, e
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I have to honestly say that if someone SM

needs a really flexible schedule or likes to jump on and off, TransHealth is probably not the company for them.  I am not saying that they are mean but I think that if someone has a lot going on in their life on a personal level there isn't going to be a lot of accommodation for that.


Honestly, none.
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Honestly.....
I think we should form our own USAMT for US MTs only and that we disapprove of offshoring and no ridiculously high fees for anything.
I honestly don't know

Like I said before, I have never QA'd below a 99.2 and this 98.9 score is absolutely killing me to begin with.  Then to be put on full QA for the first time in my life after being taken off (never even had this as a newbie).  I seriously cried. 


I get that some of the mistakes that I made were stupid, but like you said, I am still maintaining their quality standard stated in my contract, so I don't understand.  My errors were .25 and .50 point errors.  So nothing terribly significant.  I am not making excuses for myself and maybe I deserved to be threatened, but maybe their standards should be stated differently. 


It wasn't a harsh e-mail.  It is just the point.  Getting your job threatened really scares the crap out of you.  Especially when you are still doing okay by the standards of a lot of companies. 


I would honestly like to know what you consider a
very high line rate. Your post is whatever it is - bottom line is - what do you consider a very high line rate? I, too, am a veteran of this field - have spent my entire adult life perfecting my skills - Not bragging, just factual, I know just about anything and everything one could need to know in the medical field, including drugs and dosages, etc. I can diagnosis any patient right along with the doctor - in fact, that's one of the few things that keeps me from dying of boredom some days - diagnosing in my mind as I transcribe symptoms, lab values, etc. I am an MT and also a QA specialist - My work is flawless, as is my work history as far as companies, etc. I can type anything and everything, and I love ESLs. I always pass testing with flying colors, having even been told that I was the only MT who ever got some obscure term on a transcription test - I am polite on interviews, and have been offered a job every single time I have ever applied to a company. Yet the average cents per line rate that I have been offered, even with 25 years of incredible experience under my belt, is 8 to 9 cpl, and the 9 cpl was only once as an IC. I have never ever gotten any company to offer me more than that, and only make 10 cpl at my current employer after getting tiny little .0025 cpl raises over 10 years. Years ago full time I made $80K and up, and part time when my kids were little I made $40K for a few hours a day. Now I run in the low $30K range working my behind off 6 to 7 days a week, 8+ hours a day. Its not me - I'm faster than I ever was and have more knowledge than I need. Again, what do you consider a high line rate, and where are these companies? Please answer, as it really should not be a guarded secret if you are honestly looking to help the industry.
Honestly, I'm not sure
But I would say if you haven't heard back in 4 or 5 days, it would probably be okay to call and check the status of your application. Better to do that than get lost in the shuffle.
Honestly? sm
If you have been around 16 years you are too sharp for their games and they just wanted to say no to you before you figured them out and said no to them. JMHO
Honestly, I do not know. sm

This would definitely be a tech question but SpeedType is a great program.  You can also use the AutoCorrect feature of Word.  I actually use both.  I use the AutoCorrect for my short entries and then my operative reports and longer stuff, I use SpeedType.  It all depends on the MTs preference though.


 


I honestly don't know
cuz I haven't gotten my Meditech set up yet.

Not to pry, but since your version doesn't have Expanders already built-in did Transcend help with the expense of getting InstantText? If I gotta pay for it myself I'll have to save up for it
Honestly, you should have done (sm)
your homework before selecting a name for your company.  The word Heartland is not carelessly tossed around on this site.  The company Heartland (not your company) has burned a lot of MTs.  Yes, I think you should spend the $500+ to change your company name.
Honestly...
Good luck getting any work! I'm on 5 different accounts and haven't met quota for nearly a year! The platform is very easy, it's getting the work that is very hard.
honestly just being there for him is a lot even if ..
you arent there holding his hand. Just tell him if he needs anything just to come to you whether it is a hug or not. I would still try to work as much and just take more breaks to check on him and hug him.

Really all you can do.


I honestly don't know, but I don't do ER . -sm
You could probably call the company or email them and ask... since they have quite a lot of different hospitals.
I have been both and honestly, even though
you have the flexibility of a 24-hour turnaround, which is what I believe MDI is, I would stay an employee. Health insurance is expensive for one thing. Plus, not sure if you have it now being an employee, but you also have to consider the other benefit of paid time off/vacation time. You will get no paid time off as an IC or SE. You are responsible for more of the tax burden, but as an SE you are not required to pay self-employment tax. Or, at least I don't think you do. I believe I read on the IRS website that as a SE you are not required to pay self-employment tax. Unless you are absolutely hating your current job I would really think twice (or thrice) about switching.
I honestly don't know what goes on
This morning when I signed on there seemed to be a good bit of work. For the first time in a long time I was typing discharge summaries from yesterday!! Then all of the sudden my primary account dried up in a matter of like 10 minutes. I don't really understand how one minute I'm typing work from yesterday at around 2:00 p.m. and then POOF it is all caught up. Can anyone else offer any insight on this issue? I'm cornfused.
I honestly don't know.....
but if any from my accounts have left, you can't tell. I don't understand where the work has gone. It has been low to nil and then this past Friday, there was a ton of work. Of course, may day off. I'm currently looking for something else. After reading all the posts, I'm definitely going to have a backup job.
Thanks both of you for your replies!

Thanks for your replies....
Thanks guys, I've always kept at it and then kept at it some more.  I maintain my 98% to 100% accuracy, and I do increase my line count weekly, its only by a 100 to 200 lines a week tho and still not doing the line count they want.  But, I'll keep at it some more and take your suggestions to heart.  I do love being an MT, I don't care what anyone says.  When you live in a small town and have to drive an hour to get decent pay, until you subtract gas, clothing and lunches, I'd much rather be here in my office, working at it on a day to day basis and not have to deal with office politics.  I'll figure it out somehow.  
Thanks for your replies. nm
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Thanks for the replies! nm
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Thanks for your replies -

 I am leaning toward Webmedx.  They offer fantastic benefits.  It's true, the starting pay for ERs is not great, but with the incentive plan and evening/weekend differential - yeah, not bad.  They offer a 12-hour window for getting work done (on some accounts). 


 Now, the question is, are the ESLs okay, bad, simply terrible, or just flat out unbelievable?!!!! 
 


Thanks for the replies! nm
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Thanks for the replies!! nm
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Thank you for your replies.
I am going to have a phone interview later today with the recruiter, so I'll see what she has to say.

If I decide to go with Spheris, I am probably going to stay on at my current company at least for a little while to make sure Spheris is a good fit. At least that way, I'm not out of luck if it doesn't work out.

Thank you again. You have given me a lot to think about.
Thanks for the replies
I had already heard some good things but just wanted to check out some other sources as well.  Thanks again!
Thank you for your replies everyone.

I'm trying not to beat myself up too much about the test/score.  I guess what they meant by timed test is that you have 24 hours to reply to the email and/or take the test and send it back to the company.  But even still, I took as much time as I needed and used all of my reference materials to make double sure my answers were right.  There was only one question that I could not find an answer to and therefore I guessed at the answer but even still that shouldn't have given me the score of 88.  But, needless to say, that is water under the bridge and I'm moving down the river to stop at the next sand bar. 


 


As a matter of fact I have another email in my box from another company wanting to talk to me but need to do a little research on them first.  Zylomed - any info?


 


I try not to rely solely on Radiology, however, it is my absolute favorite.  I absolutely, postively cannot stand to do OP notes so I try to stay away from hospital accounts. 


 


Again thank you all for your replies and support, it really helps when you are beating yourself up to have someone else to try to pat you on the back and give a boost of self esteem. 


I'd look at it this way, if there are not a lot of replies
have changed their name, or no one really has anything bad to say.  Why try to pick someone's brain who just posts a one-liner.  Maybe the poster does not want to go into it on this board and write a book.
Thanks for all your replies.I appreciate it. (sm)
I'm not only new to TT, I'm new to working for a national. Don't know all the ins and outs of the system procedures, etc. I was an IC for longer than I care to comment on, and my eyes seem to give out (watering, itching, burning) after a certain amount of hours on the PC.
thanks for replies, but.....sm
I guess the key word here is training.  They all want experienced eScription editors and I have never had the opportunity to learn it.  Do you know if these companies specifically train on eScription?  TIA
Thanks so much, everyone, for your replies ... n/m
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Thanks for replies......
So stressed out over it. Hopefully it will pick up. I really wonder what's happening here.
Thanks Everyone for Your Replies
Thanks MslaMT and others who replied about the line count difference. I surely appreciate the feedback, and am glad to have this little eScription community on this board to have discussions with. Happy Holidays to all-!!
Thanks for your replies.
I had seen those in the archives. I decided to keep looking and not apply.
Thank you, everyone, for your replies.
Every time I get excited about maybe finding a good job, I come on here and see how terrible the company is. Thank goodness for this board to find those things out, but I'm really starting to get frustrated - are there no more good and honest places to work for any more?
Thanks for the replies (sm)
I do have insurance coverage now, but there are several issues at my employer and I am desperate to go somewhere else. My husband is currently laid off, so I cannot afford to pay COBRA for 3 months while I am waiting for benefits to kick in at another employer. My son has a chronic medical condition, so private insurance is not an option (automatically declined everywhere we've tried). I'm praying that an opportunity will open up that will allow me to switch employers and get good insurance coverage. I hate being trapped where I am because of the insurance issue.
Thanks so much for the replies! sm
To those of you kind enough to take time out to respond, I want to thank you for alleviating some of the anxiety I had. I've been in this field over 15 years, but change can be scary, even if it is for the better.

Thanks again. You all are awesome!
Thanks for the replies
I have heard this is not a great platform. I am used to working in ChartScript. I go in on a VPN and citrix to the hospital server. I type in my own word and cut and paste.  Can you do that with Meditech?  Thanks again for replying. 
Thank you both for your replies! (nm)

Thanks for the replies

I too really like my Vista and I do hope they upgrade to Vista.  I am just about to learn ExText so I don't know much about it.  I have been working in ChartScript and love it.  I am hoping this platform is as easy.  I use my laptop to work when I am away from home and it is frustrating when these companies don't take the time to update platforms to Vista.  You have to special order computers with XP on them now.  Thanks again.



Thank you for the replies
I'm full time so I have enough hours to qualify and from all the documentation I have I thought I was right but HR still won't budge. Now I have to decide if it's worth jeopardizing my job to fight for this or just leave it be.
Wow. Thanks for the replies! (sm)
Actually, I hadn't even noticed there was a Medquist board until you told me, and after reading the replies here and at the MQ board, I have decided to stay away from MQ. Thanks to all who replied, and I do take anything said on the board with a grain of salt, but you only need so many grains to know it's just not worth the hassle. I already run out of work a lot where I am now, but at least I have complete flexibility, there's not much VR (yet), and the people are really nice. Thanks for the input!
I actually don't doubt it. Honestly. But still says
of sending medical records to countries with often much lower standards than ours in those terms, and who, if you ever did need to try to prosecute them or pursue them for a breach of privacy, would likely be beyond the long arm of the law ... or at least amazingly incredibly difficult to get cooperation from.
I honestly had the best job in the world one day and no job the next sm
and I found out I had no job via a non-personalized group form email saying Medware is reorganizing, if you have received this email we have eliminated your position, effective 2 days from now, please feel free to call us if you have any questions

like I said, sad
Honestly, that is just not true. I could not have done
my work better. I am an excellent MT, but was devoured by my devious jealous coworkers, ignored by the incompetent supervisors, and had the proverbial bait and switch played on me big time once I got on production. I was trusting and got the short end of the stick. Please don't be so broad in your assesment of things. I tried to mind my business and transcribe, but that didn't work. I have heard identical stories from several MTs I have been lucky enough to meet on this board. Be wise, my friend.
Do these companies honestly

think that we can earn a living at 6-7/cpl?!!!   What are they thinking?  Could they earn a living making that low a rate?   They place their ads on various boards and then in capital letters state that they DO NOT HIRE OFFSHORE, but they are paying as if they do!!      For that kind of money,  I hope that they get what they pay for!!


Okay, thanks.  Had to get that off my chest. Off the soapbox now. 


I honestly don't know...It may depend on (sm)
what work you are applying for, because I see on this board here they have several different positions.  I've been practically begging for M-F work for years now, as the stuff I do (hospital, acute care) has always required me to work at least one weekend day.  I always work holidays though, but that is my choice because I can't pass up the chance to earn the extra cash, so I've never asked about those.  Again, I think it all depends on what type of work you do there. 
Honestly, don't believe everything you read
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Honestly, I'm not 100% sure but someone told me you could and so I'm going to be trying it out
next week. I will update you or let me know if you find out before then.