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If you have experience & can get past the negatives, SmartMed uses dial-up & has an ad at top

Posted By: of Job Seeker's Board. Good luck! nm on 2007-01-05
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    Any experience with SmartMED?
    Good, bad, and the ugly would be appreciated.
    anyone have experience with SmartMed?
    Interested if their platform is any good.  Any info appreciated.
    From past experience, I would
    stay away, far away from Accupro. I was not paid what was due me and was basically called a liar. Bad business ethics.

    I know another person who worked for them, who sent an email and had things in it deleted and changed to make her look bad and then had the changed email forwarded to someone else. Stay away, things may have been good a long time ago, but not anymore.
    Do you work for KS or is this just a past experience?
    nm
    If anybody cares, here is my experience looking for a job for the past 3 weeks

    One company writes and says they are hiring and will have a coordinator contact me to schedule testing.  I schedule the test.  She then writes that she will be out of the office and to reschedule with her when she gets back.  When she got back, I wrote her and never heard from her again about rescheduling.  That was a company that begins with the letter F + net.  Not impressed.


    Now transcending that scenario, next company that begins with the letter T...I tested and was offered a position by recruiter only to then be told they did not have the speciality I was looking for after being assured they did before testing.  We both agreed to put everything on hold.  Later, she contacts me and points me to a job ad for another company offering the work type I was looking for (?) which was nice but odd but then goes on to say she is leaving herself at the end of the month.  Recruiters at companies helping you find better jobs at other companies?I'm not real impressed.


    Now...the company that recruiter referred me to begins with an Arch and hardly any posts on them anywhere to be found.  They tested me and offered me a position to start ASAP on a new account...ASAP drags out 2 weeks and then am told contract negotiations fell through so no account.  I can do another account on a different platform if I want - hmmmm not what I was looking for.  Recap = offered a position on an account they didn't have.  Not impressed.


    In the meantime, investigate going back to a company I used to work for that is unmentionable here - begins with a big M.  I used to work for them so I thought go back to my old account.  Three weeks, many e-mails and phone calls later I am hooked up with a recruiting firm they hired and they send me paperwork and schedule me for training.  I complete training last week and have heard nothing from production super as promised but I have received 3 phone calls today from recruiting firm asking me if I need to be scheduled for training (and 2 of those people have never heard of the third person who called me so I am left wondering who I gave my SS# to).  Tried corporate office - no luck - no way to contact anybody.  Recruiter who had me return my paperwork to her does not know if it was received because she doesn't handle that.  Hmmmm....TRULY not impressed.


    Another inquiry with yet another company yielded a reply e-mail that stated there was a testing file attached.  Hmmm....no file attached.  Answered that e-mail and have heard nothing since.


    What in the world is going on?  Are there truly any good companies left? They keep running ads and complaining about a lack of good MTs when the fault lies possibly, quite possibly, in their complete lack of professionalism that immediately sends up a red flag to prospective employees.  When they get their acts together maybe they will have MTs.


    Sorry but I needed to rant!!!!!!!!!!!! 


    Past posts have them paying only 7 and 7.5 cpl, even for experience. What about
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    Based on my past experience, I think they will push everyone...
    to be employees so they can lower your cpl rate. Once the company I worked for started pushing employee status, they made it miserable for those of us who wouldn't take the 2 CPL pay cut to be an employee, i.e., not mailing out checks and saying if we were employees, we could have direct deposit, etc.
    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! 
    What companies allow dial-up? or C-phones and dial-up?
    I do not have (and can't get) cable or high speed internet.  Satellite is available but way too expensive to get if you are not working! I just wanna get a job....
    MQ & MDI NEGATIVES

    I'm just curious why both MDI-FL and MQ get so many negative posts on this board versus the rest of the companies out there?  Is it because these two companies are so large so there are more employees to complain, or is it because they are really just very bad companies to work for? 


    I'm considering both companies, but see all of the posts on this board and am a little nervous about making a change.


    MQ negatives
    And ya know what? For all the so-called "perks" of working for MQ, what did MTs get MT week? Oh, yeah, a chapstick attached to a key ring. Who knows, next year Frank will pass out dog turds wrapped in pretty red ribbons, and there will still be MTs who say MQ was thoughtful, and we're all ungrateful. Oh, well.
    wow, that's a lot of negatives...
    in your paragraph itself for me. You could try, but I think I would try for something else in the meantime. That's a lot to be concerned about.


    despite the heavy negatives
    i vote MQ; tried a couple smaller companies -- but when you roll into the mix all the various factors, its my choice place to be. and furthermore, its my family's sole income and as a FT employee -- i'm not even worried about the lawsuits and all. The company is constantly improving. There are no signs of sell-out or collapse, only of strength.
    2 negatives for Amphion down below under the
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    I might add...no matter what negatives are on here TT is best out there bar none! nm
    x
    About 99% negatives are a definite indicator
    That place is a nightmare.
    There are lots more negatives than 1 or 2, starting with
    they offshore.
    What are the negatives of TransHealth, Medware, &
    nm
    Any negatives to report on Mediscript out of FL?
    :-)
    reading below only 1 with negatives for offshoring...
    either that is your company or you've been away a while.
    I see so many negatives about KS acute care...sm
    what about the RAD accounts?  I read before that they had good RAD accounts, but do they actually train you or do you just jump right in and make your production?  I am waiting for my interview from the recruiter who came back from a trip a couple of days ago.  Any info appreciated!
    Although I've seen many negatives on this board, I'm very
    happy at JLG. Not having DD is the only negative I can think of.
    Transcend Services Positives and Negatives

    Positives and negatives?


    Um, read the boards? Lots of negatives about them lately. nm
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    There are not very many negatives, it is just that those of us with positive experiences at ANY comp
    x
    The many negatives? You're the only one I've seen bash it. Not every place is for everyone.
    x
    Negatives, no benefits, have to provide your own long distance, (sm)

    internet platform for file transfer but audio is through phone line so you have to either rent or provide your own C-phone.  Pros 24 hours to get lines done each day but do have to work 2 weekend days a month and provide a schedule 2 months in advance.  Have heard several accounts are heavily loaded with ESLs.  You work as statuatory, therefore, file your own taxes.


    Is anyone happy at OSI in Douglasville, GA? Lots of negatives in archives - SM
    but I also remember reading some positive comments. I am a CMT with 30 years of experience, and I need employee status with good, affordable health insurance.  I so wish I could fine some place where I can stay until I retire, or at least a long, long time!
    Transcend's positive posts stay here cause negatives are deleted! That's the trend!
    You cannot rely on honest referrals on this board, especially the archives.  They are edited and deleted forever.  Just as the negative posts on the Transcend forum "magically" disappear once discovered...Don't be so naive, unless you're the one "editing"!
    PT with dial up

    I work for Transolutions, and the do use dial-up and I believe they do PT also.  I am FT, so I am not sure about PT.  Also, Spheris also uses dial-up and has PT and also supplies all the equipment you need.


     


     


    Don't know about dial-up
    They do pay for spaces, and pay a higher rate than anyone else I'v encountered. They employ all ICs only - but make sure to keep after them. I've accepted a position, have filled out my paperwork but now am getting nervous because I can't get anyone to call me back or respond to my e-mails.
    I don't know about dial-up. (sm)
    I kind of think you'd need DSL. If you can get it, it'd probably be worth it. You're working real-time online like with lots of other companies. It'll help your production.

    Spaces - I think so, but I'm not sure.

    IC only.
    I believe they still are on dial up sm

    Last I knew they paid for your second phone line.


    Dial-up
    DRC, Transolutions, and Spheris.  I don't know if I would recommend working in Spheris' system with dialup though - that's the main reason I quit there.
    Dial-up
    Medquist allows dial-up as I worked for them and used dialup before. I believe also Precyse Solutions also allows dial-up.
    Dial-up
    Yes, Precyse does allow dial-up.
    Dial up
    I do not have access to high speed internet.  I am looking for part time work that can be done on dial up.  I have 15 years experience and am home based for our local hospital.  Does anyone have any suggestions on companies that still use dial up, and hire part time?  Thanks in advance.
    Dial up
    Might also want to try FutureNet or QT Medical as they offer dial-up options as well.
    Dial up
    A new job was just posted on the job seekers board under Cardiology-Kelly. Drop a resume with a note that you're strictly dial up. I posted this job, and we can use dial-up or high speed.
    Dial-up?-sm

    Does anyone still work using a dial-up connection?  We are facing a move in a couple of weeks and it has come to my attention that I may not be able to get high-speed in our new home.  My only options may be dial-up or satellite through Wild Blue.  Are their companies out there that are still using dial-up?  I really love the company I am working for as an employee right now but I would go back to IC if I had to.  Thanks for your help!


    dial-up
    I have used dial-up and also used internet for MDI-Florida.
    Very good company. Pay 10 cpl for Meditech experience.
    If you are on dial-up with TT...

    and willing to answer a couple of questions, could you e-mail me?? thanks!


    dial up
    I also would be interested in finding out any companies that allow dial-up. Thanks!
    Dial-Up and VR
    You really need something high speed to work with the VR.
    KS and dial-up

    If you have DSL or cable, you'll be okay at KS.  If you only have access to dial-up, they have almost no accounts.  I know most people have DSL/cable, but there are still a few of us that can't get it.  I've been with KS for about 6 months and will now have to look for another job because of this.


    dial-up only
    I was just hired by KS in December and was told that dial-up would be okay.
    I do not think dial up
    or satellite can be used.
    Are there any companies out there that still use dial up?

    I only have dial up and there are no plans to add DSL in the area that I live in for at least another year possibly two.  Satellite is out of the question due to too many trees around. I live in the woods and believe me its hard to get a clear view on the satellite dish we have now. 


    If anyone knows of a company that still uses dial up please let me know. 


     


    Thanks


     


     


     


    any companies that use dial-up?
    Are there any companies that you can still use dial-up on?  There is NO high-speed in my area.  I also would like to find a foot pedal that I can rent, or buy realy cheap.  PLEASE reply.
    Did you find somewhere better with dial-up?

    It's getting harder to find places who will work with dialup or else it's so slow you can't make it worthwhile.


    I have dial up, you download? how
    Where are you downloading from and to where, hardrive.  I would like to do this also, as I don't have to can get DSL . Can reply here or email.