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I just heard back that I passed the test and they asked when it was convenient to contact me by phon

Posted By: Anon on 2007-12-11
In Reply to: Anyone apply with Advanced and - hear anything back? sm

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Yep, I applied there, took test, passed it, and I was to be contacted, but never heard a thing from
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Phoenix Medcom- Another apply a few months back, ask to take a test and never heard back??
I applied a month or two ago, received an email from someone asking if I would take a test and said she was getting ready to go on vacation for a week, so I hurried and immediately and told her I'd love to take the test. I never heard back. I waiting thinking she went on vacation and would contact me when she got back to do the test but nothing...very strange..Just wondered if this happened to anyone else.
I asked for more info and never heard back
NM
So good to know! I took the test but have not heard back

I don't think I will take the job, but do you know if they even hire ICs?  Just so I know!  TXs


I did apply, heard back, and took the first part of their test. nm
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Guess I didn't. Heard back within a day of taking the test, sm
but that was several years ago.  Depends on current recruiters, I guess. 
I sent it in the first day, heard back in a few days, took the test and started last week. sm
I know that they are very busy and it sounds like they are getting even busier. It took about a week after I took the test to hear, but I was told there were over 100 people taking tests and they were picking the best scores.
Well, after all that, I passed the test! nm
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I passed the test...
but it did take 4 months to be notified.  I just kept in contact with them until I was finally notified of the results.  Candace, the contact person, was always very nice about keeping me informed of the status.  Unfortunately, by the time they sent me a contract, I was already gainfully employed.  I do think they would be great to work for; they sent me a list of contracts with the compensation amounts and the pay would have been fabulous!  I do wish I could have worked with them, but I found myself needing benefits.  I just think they have high expections for their employees, as they should.  If you ever get the chance to try again, I certainly think you would not regret it.  For people who are anxiously awaiting results, it takes this company quite a while to notify you.  It also may take a while between finding out that you passed and getting your contract.  It has always been this way with them for whatever reason, and it may just help them weed out candidates even further, depending on what type of attitudes people have when inquiring about their results.  If at all possible, it is best to just check in from time to time and wait patiently.  If you are successful, you will certainly be rewarded in the end.  Hope this helps someone!
passed RAD test...
Was called the next day with info about an upcoming RAD account the following month. When that month came, I took the time to follow up with the RAD account. Was set up for an interview. Had interview. Recruiter Amanda thanked me for interview through email, gave me a couple things to look at, and said to contact her if I had any questions. She unprofessionlly did not respond even after 3 emails. Nice impression about company communication she gave me, yes she did.
A lot of MTs on here never passed their test

and these were MT's with years of experience.  I think the Focus test is rigged.  I didn't pass the test either and I didn't have any problems with the test recordings.


I think they do it as a loss leader.  That way they can justify giving the work to ILPs instead of the US labor pool, since they can claim that the US labor pool doesn't pass their testing requirements.


 


i passed the RAD test...
A couple of months ago and was told I would hear from them soon. Two ads came up since then so I requested an interview both times. After the second request, a call came in at 3 AM my time when I was asleep. When I listened to the message, the person asked me to call her. BUT when I Read the email from her, she made it sound like my butt should've been expecting her call. Maybe even drop whatever I'm doing?? Oh no no no!!
I passed test and started very next day
It was a 50 question transcription test on their website.  Open book and not timed.  I think I missed one.  Recruiter called, verified employment and I started the very next day.  That was three months ago and so far so good.  Medware has been keeping me busy and I especially like the direct deposit every other Friday.  The bonus of an extra 1/2 cpl for 6000/week gives me $60 more for my mad money every pay, but that usually goes for groceries. 
Then why when I applied and passed the test
That is most definitely bait and switch.  I had a phone interview with a recruiter and a barking dog in the background and her having to let the dog out... need I say more?  This was the recruiter.  Very unprofessional.  My reason for leaving the other job should have been asked on the first interview, not as an after thought to bother me again and to tell me they have no work after it was posted, I applied, I tested......... on and on.  Huge waste of my valuable time.  The dog having to be let out was a hold on a minute and the phone got put down while the dog got let out.  BAIT AND SWITCH!  I call it like I see it.  If they called and offered me 17 cpl I wouldn't work for them.  I do hear they hire new grads, which is great.  Keep up that good work on their part giving new grads a chance.        
Yes I did test, passed and they offered me
Keystrokes is full of promises, promises, promises and they very seldom come forth with their promises. Don't hold your breath!!
I passed their test, but now I'm put into their "pool"
I took the time to take a long test and passed, originally said I wanted part-time, and when I got my results back, I get the, well, we're only focusing on hiring full-time right now, so I say I would love to try full-time, then they tell me I am now in the pool. Come on, people, I am sitting here day in and day out looking for work, I can work right now, give me a job, already! I think being put in the pool means, sorry we don't want you right now:( I'm just so tired of taking all these tests and I do great and then then don't want to hire to me, what the?!
Took their test and passed, then failed
I took their test about one year ago, passed it and was offered a job. However, the job training would not start for another 6-8 weeks, so I declined it because I needed to find employment then, not 6-8 weeks from then. Anyway, approximately six months later I retested to reapply and was then told I did not pass the test the second time. It isn't even a difficult test. If anyone figures out what they actually do want, please come back here and post it.

To the person who asked why people keep asking about Focus: Things and people change and there are always new people entering the market as well as policy changes in every industry. Asking about Focus or any other company periodically is certainly a legitamate inquiry. You don't have to answer if you don't want to.
I passed the test without a problem.
I just took my time and made sure I referenced everything.
I recently took the test and passed.

I passed the test and accepted a position
and have been quite happy with Medware.  My old service paid by way of snail mail, so now having direct deposit has been a big plus for me.  I like my team leader and using EXText has kept my line counts high.  I also have their insurance plan, it's United Healthcare and my family doc is on that plan.  Overall, I hope to stay with Medware as they really seem to care about me.  I also like the monthly newsletter they send out, it's the little things that set them apart from my old service.  Good luck to you.
It took nearly a month after I passed the test before I started with Diskriter! SM

I was referred by a friend.  I spoke with the HR person, took the test, and was told I passed with flying colors.  I was told that a job offer was merely a formality and that I should go ahead and give two weeks notice at my other job which I did.  I then waited a week before I actually got an official job offer.  Then I was sent the paperwork.  It was unbelievable!  I had to have a physical exam by my physician and have him fill out their questionaire.  I had to find a drug testting facility on my own and do a drug test.  I had to have a TB test AND they wanted a chest x-ray as part of my physical exam.  Then there was the background check and reference check.  You would have thought I was going to work for the CIA and required high security clearance or something.  Then I was told there was a problem with my references.  They had asked me for two professional and two personal references which I gave them.  They called my personal references and asked them if I was a good Transcriptionist and a good employee.  Diskriter told me that none of my references were valid because no one had actually worked with me.  Then I had to clarify that they had called my personal references and if they would simply call the professional references, the would get the answers they were looking for!  It took them three more days to get it straight.


Finally, I was so fed up, I told them I refused to get a chest x-ray and I thought all of this was insane for a simple at-home job.  I was so upset because I had gone two weeks without earning any kind of paycheck while I waited for them to check how frequently I go to the bathroom!  I felt like a show dog jumping through every single hoop for a job that ended up being not worth it at all.


I feel for ya and all I can say is they weren't a bad company to work for, I just had an incompetent supervisor with very poor communicating skills.


Good luck!


If you have not passed the ortho test in the past 30 days and want to sm
know your errors, please email KeystrokesHR@aol.com and ask for the results. We have re-evaluated the procedure that we have had for the past 5 years and agree that this can be sent to those requesting the results. The test is harder than it seems; the coordinator is looking for very specific things and requires 100% to hire someone. Please send an email requesting this and we will get it to you right away.
Passed their test, had 2nd interview yesterday. Today,
this is the response I received via e-mail.

Thank you very much for taking the time to speak with me yesterday about employment opportunities at MD-IT. Unfortunately, your attributes as a Transcriptionist do not meet our needs.

What attributes are they looking for, I ask? Worked for same company for years, 99.5% QA score every quarter, always working on time every day, team player.

I didn't like the 2nd interview, knew it was not going well. The questions asked were phony psychological garbage, and no matter your experience and how well you tested, everyone starts on their tier system at 0.075 cpl...slave wages.

I had already decided overnight I would not go to work for them even if offered, so I feel I have been blessed today and kept from making a huge mistake in working for a company that devalues you before you even walk through the door.

Hallelujah! Be joyful fellow MT. There are better companies out there than this one.


I was told I passed the test and they wanted to hire me then...sm
they called me the next day and said they were on a hiring freeze and my name would be put on the waiting list. I have accepted another position as I don't have time to just wait on a list. I have bills to pay and mouths to feed.
I agree; I studied for and passed the test. I can't do Ops to save my life. sm
Meanwhile, my supervisor who is an oustanding MT and encyclopedia of knowledge couldn't pass part I of the test. It's not a sufficient test in that it doesn't test what we truly need to know to be excellent MTs.
I passed the MQ test with flying colors putting 2 spaces
after a period, so I don't think that's why you failed.

I've ALWAYS put 2 spaces. That's how we were trained, and that's always been the correct way to type a document. I'm so sick of the BOS's bull, though the company I'm with now follows BOS, but we all put 2 spaces still.
I applied at Webmedx, took test, passed, and they said no to my part-time schedule.
Maybe call and ask before you waste your time like I did.
I took a test for a company and my foot pedal would work with the test and I had keep going back
over the dictation time and again to get all the words because I couldnt stop and start it by the foot pedal.  What can I do about this.
There was a Vicki too that was at a few companies, but I heard that she passed away. I guess it is
I don't think small companies need recruiters, and I think the big ones have all shared them over time!
Has everyone heard back from Keystrokes yet regarding the email we received a while back?
Just wandering why I haven't heard any response yet.
Yes, I was asked to take the test for
I have questions:

Do you have to use a c-phone? What are the two phone lines about?

Are the medical benefits decent? How much for a single person?

Do they require weekend work and holidays such as memorial day and Christmas?


Anything else you can offer would be appreciated.
MxSecure...how long does it take for them to contact you after you pass test?

I got an email stating that I passed test and they would contact me....just wondering how long I should expect to wait....THANKS!


Was that recently? I just got asked to test
with them, but not for that crap money, as I have 14 years acute care and will not go that low!

Thanks so much for your input!
I sent them an email back in August and never heard back sm
Is this company on Long Island? I checked out their website and even tried calling once. Were you successful in contacting them? All i know is that the company is owned by some doctors.

Hopefully, you will hear back. Unfortunately, I immediately heard back from MD-IT
but somehow with over 16 years of experience, I blew the test.  I was soooo disappoionted and yet pretty stunned.  I am by no means perfect but I haven't flunked a test in years.  I expected it in my early years but not this far down the road. I was so confident and they will not tell you which part you did not pass and why so it really just blew my mind.  I must have been in shock for like two hours after I got the email. Oh well, someone will want me....hopefully.  I was thinking about OSi but I don't think I could take another rejection if I never heard back. 
She said she would contact me back but never did. 4 months later, still nothing.

I did - but I had to e-mail back twice to them..I would contact (sm)
them again if I were you.  E-mail Lee directly if you don't get a response from your lead transcriptionist.  Good Luck!
I was asked to test for Focus Info...sm
After making multiple posts on MTstars about the low work my company has and no backup account, I have been asked to test for Focus after sending a resume.  I just need another second job because as you probably know I have been getting little work.  If it is this or nothing, is Focus alright to try?  What other option do I have?  I need work.  Opinions please.  I have heard some bad about Focus.  I need to know if it is Focus or nothing what would you do?  They are the only reply I have gotten from my resumes except others to say they aren't hiring at the moment.
But this wasn't your transcription test. She just asked you questions,
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I asked about a while back and
was told they only have one hospital on it and that was because the hospital insisted they use it if MDI got the account.  They told me it was the only account on it and unless another hospital insists on using it, there are no plans to add others to it.  I have 3 hospital accounts and none of them are on it, all are Bayscribe, although I didn't mind VR when I worked on it for MQ until they cut my pay so much I was losing money, which is when I went to MDI where I got a pay increase. 
I asked for 9 cpl and the recruiter never got back to me. nm
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Nope.. never heard a word, which is fine by me. I'm never impressed when they never even contact
you hear how rude and unprofessional they are. Normally, I would not give any credibility to hear-say but all of this has to make me wonder. No skin off my nose. I tested with other companies and got called back within 24 hours.. Now, that is how a company should handle it..
Have asked several times for a back up account.
I'm still waiting....
I don't think so. I got my test back from them but not from two others. I think it is becoming
common. I was embarrassed when I saw my test and made sure that the next one I took was better.

Why would you think it was Keystrokes? No one mentioned a company. I was thinking of an entirely different company. Just curious.
I never got an email back when I asked if they were hiring. Good luck! nm
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Thanks - I sent my test back Friday
so hopefully I'll hear back by the end of next week. I'm really interested in doing clinic notes so I hoping I did well enough.
How convenient!!!

That is not the way to do it.  You should work your shift, cesspool tooo!!!


I took over a week for them to get back to me, and I took a test over the phone, but that was SM
several years ago. Dont now about now.
I have taken the transcription test also yesterday and have not heard from them yet?

Do you have any update with your application?  I wonder how the company is?


I wish TT would hire me. Applied and took test, but not heard from. NM
 I guess I suck.
took their test and waited for eight months to hear back from then sm
by that time I had two different jobs.  No the eight months is NOT A TYPO