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Partial list of companies providing a computer...sm

Posted By: wanderer on 2007-06-16
In Reply to: part time work plus computer - fivedogs

Diskriter, Precyse, Opti-Script (Penn.), CIT (Charts in Time), WebMedX, Spheris, and Amphion.  Transcend used to. Maybe someone can say whether Transtech or MQ still do. I do not know if you have to be FT in order to get computer provided with any of these companies. Opti-Script in Penn. WILL provide one for part-timers. Good luck!




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Go to this link for list of companies
http://forum.mtstars.com/medical_transcription/v/3/8564.html
where you will find 2 more links regarding companies that hire new grads.
Maybe list the bad companies instead of the good
I don't really blame the person that has the great job for not wanting to post it on the board. I had a great job at one time and they lost their big accounts and I lost the job. Now I got a good job, but the pay isn't much unfortunately, but the work is good and steady.

Maybe people rather wouldn't mind listing the names of companies they worked for and got burned or hated the job for whatever reasons.

If there are any good companies they are few and far between unfortunately. I was making more per line 10 to 20 years ago than now. Our rates have not increased. The only difference is we are on computers now instead of typewriters. I don't think any of these companies care about us as people. We are just money makers for them. That's their bottom line. I'd love to know how much they are getting per line from the hospitals. Probably 16 cents a line and we are getting 8. It really stinks. The only way to make more is to work more and more. And then when you work like 8 hours overtime and see your check it really is disgusting how little it added up to. At least in the days where we were employees at hospitals our overtime pay would be so great that it made it worth it.
Is there a list of companies that DON'T OFFSHORE?

If not, can we list them here?  I'm tired of getting laid off or not having enough work from companies who're sending work to India. 


 


If you know of a company that doesn't offshore, it would also be nice if you could say whether or not they require VR.


 


Thanks in advance to anyone who participates -- we're all in this together!   


Would like to know list of companies that use Webtop please?
Anyone know of companies that use the program, Webtop?  Thanks!
Here is a list of companies that offshore ... FYI

See study overview table from 2008 MTSO study:

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What is sad is that you'll get a longer list of companies
People with skill and experience are too costly to most large MTSOs.  Quantity is more important than quality because, after all, it's cheaper to hire a couple skilled professionals to clean up the mess of the larger group of unexperienced/unskilled MTs that they can hire for a lot less. 
List of companies that use Dictaphone platform??
I like working on the Dictaphone platform and would like to find a company that uses this platform.. preferably with low ESL.  Tried a company that had Dictaphone but the ESL was so bad I could not get a good line count.
And a lot of the lists are made up of companies that pay to be on the list. sm
I think your best bet is to either go with someone who is well known or go with a small company if you know someone who works there.
Can anyone share a compiled list of companies

And a second list of companies USA only? This would be a great reference tool for those of us who have made a personal choice to only work for USA firms.  I thought about compiling a list, but am afraid it would not be all-inclusive, and I know that some of you out there are very knowledgeable and have done much research.


Also on the American ones, perhaps if you know they cheat on line counts, pay, give the run around, that would help too.  I could probably help with that but again it would not be all inclusive.


Maybe we can get a few posts together and share notes.  I think that this kind of list of all of our experiences (collectively would be a great reference tool), and perhaps it could be saved here somewhere, maybe earmarked for future reference so people would not have to constantly search through archives.  Why reinvent the wheel over and over again if we could have all this info in 1 place.


I think that if we work all collectively, we can improve our working conditions, because MTSOs on that list will be held accountable at least by the amount of people who read this board and support the ideas which seem to come up often here, namely, keep it in the USA, keep wages fair, treat the remote MT/QA professionally, etc.


When gas prices went through the roof the American public cut back and you see now, gas prices are going down. This should be an example to us that if we all work together throughout the country, changes must be made by those who are cheating the MT.  By us having this information, and keeping it here, then people can have a great list to keep in their back pocket, and finally companies will be held accountable. 


I will be willing to put some into the list, but I don't know it all so I need help.  Will wait for feedback first. Thanks in advance for listening to my idea.


OP asked for a list of companies that DO offshore (sm)
Inside the post she asked to start a second list of companies who keep work here in the USA.  I understood the post, and was merely listing Keystrokes as someone who does NOT offshore to go on the second list of companies that keeps work here.  KS does NOT offshore and they never will.
Here is a compiled list of Indian MT companies
http://mtherald.com/medical-transcription-companies-in-india-a-detailed-list/

Checkout this list. You've two more such lists on that blog, totaling three.

One thing you need to know with the Indian companies is that the rates are low and you cannot earn as much as you can in the US.
Please form a list of nonVR companies

It would be great to have all in 1 place companies which do not have VR (and they usually are all USA too).  I can only come up with 2 to start, but please add to the list.  This would certainly help out those who do not wish to take the leap at this time into that kind of technology.  Thanks for adding to the list.


1.  Keystrokes.  Very little VR, lots of straight typing.  No overseas.


2.  SoftScript.  I think all straight typing.  I do believe no overseas.


Please add to the list. It would be a helpful tool for many of us. Sorry I can't think of more, but then again, that is why I am creating this post. Thanks again.


 


Correction to list below of Companies that do not off shore
Optiscript in State College,Pa DOES off shore. I was offered a job with them until I heard from a very reliable source that they even have offices out of the country. Stay away!
No, not 2 different companies. You can use your own computer to sm
work on the TransHealth platform or they will give you one to work on the Webmedx platform. Hope this answers your questions.
Still good companies in my opinion...was not on the list. Check them out for yourself OP

good list of companies for straight typers
1. Keystrokes
2. SoftScript
3. Digital Transcription Systems, Inc. (DTS--Oklahoma)
4. TRS, LLC (N.Carolina)
5. Silent Type, Inc.
6. TransPro Medical Transcription, Inc.
7. New England Medical Transcription, Inc. (NEMT)
8. Southern Transcription Services,Inc (Georgia)
Which companies provide the computer?
Do any companies still provide all the computer hardware and software programs?
companies that supply computer

Are there any good companies that allow part time work and furnish the computer, also?


 


Editscript, can you run this on your computer with 2 different companies? nm
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Many companies other than "A" give computer
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Companies that provide a computer

Good Day,


 


Hope some of you are willing to help me out.  I am running out of Unemployment Benefits and need to start applying for jobs again.  Tried a few months back, but gave up after not receiving any decent, living-wage offers.  Now my computer is on its last leg, throwing another obstacle into my job-search efforts.


 


Would anyone working for a company that still provides a computer to full-time employee MTs please provide the company name and, if you know, what they charge for computer rental? 


 


I did research this in the archives, but there was no current information, and I had previously read a few times that more and more companies are stopping that practice and requiring MTs to provide their own computers.  In my case, that is the old the chicken or the egg problem.  My personal computer is old and does not meet some company's hardware requirements.  I cannot get a decent job without a new computer, but I cannot pay for a new computer unless I have a decent job. 


 


If anyone would care to share any good job openings, that would also be great.  LOL 


 


Any help is sincerely appreciated. 


 


Thank you in advance. 


 



Which companies supply computer? sm

Looking for a dependable company that supplies the computer and everything you need.  Are there any ones left? 


Thanks.


They're not listed on MTD's Companies list. Maybe do a Yahoo search? nm
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Any info on companies that still use the C-phone and own computer. tia nm
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IT/Computer setup or assistance for MT companies
I'm wondering if there are any of you out there who have transitioned from being an MT/QA to doing IT/Computer setup for an MT company?  Or does anyone know if they hire for that on here ever?  Thanks for your help :)
What companies provide computer/equipment for part-time? nm
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RE: What companies provide computer/equipment for part-time? nm
Transcend
What good companies provide computer, etc. without charge for that equipment?

Do you know of any companies that provide computer, with or without cost to the MT?


Can't you get subsidized partial UE right now?
I don't know how Transcend works, but I do notice that many of the MTs at the MQ are able to file for unemployment when the employer has inadequate work for the staff. I'm not quite sure how it works, but it made be a good first step and get you tine UE system in case they do terminate you; you'll alrady have a valid claim filed wherein your employer has failed to provide you with work.

Check the MQ board for more details on this, but it may be that you too will be able to do the same.

Good luck to you!!!
filed for partial unemployment

I don't know completely your situation, but a few years ago, I filed for partial unemployment while employed at a service b/c the workload was extremely sparse and did receive it.  When I filed, I also went looking for a new job and found one within a month. 


My suggestion like others is to start looking now for a new job, but if the workload is low, you could possibly get partial unemployment now until a new job is found.  Every state is different, so you would have to check with the unemployment office in your state regarding benefits, insurance, etc.  Good luck in your search!


company providing

As an employee, I am already providing the company electricity to operate my computer and a free phone line for same. Its is a funny thought to imagine accepting a job with a hospital and having them tell you to be sure to bring in your computer, all your programs,  your phone, and your reference materials when you report.  It is just another example of what people will accept to work at home.  It saves the company big money.  All they have to do is get contracts and pass the work onto home workers and keep all the money they have saved by not providing equipment, overhead, or decent working wage to home workers.


 


They used to pay a low per-page rate & the subsequent partial pages
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Thanks for providing the phone number
I saw where you provided a phone number for OSi below.  I just called them and ask them to check out your posts.  I hope you've enjoyed working there.  I also hope your mama knows someone at another MT company.
It can be done providing the softwares are compatible. Some
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How about providing some samples of format? sm
OK, so transitioning can be tough, but for an MT with that kind of experience, I would assume that with a few samples of format to follow she could be up and running in no time. I would not mess with them. Something is weird.
The info you are providing is old and NOT TRUE now.
There is no paid PTO or sick time. I know...I work there now. How could you think that your 3 year old information is correct?
YOU aren't providing medical care, toots!
Who the h*** are you to say whether or not I care if others have insurance.

If you think medical care should not be a business, perhaps you should go live in a socialist or communist society and see just how far your idea that medical care should be provided for everyone idea goes! We DO have government-subsidized insurance available. We also have a society who wants high pay for low-skill jobs and then spend all their money eating out (getting fat, needing more meds and healthcare), buying big vehicles that they can't afford, hanging satellite dishes outside of their $200 trailers, and filling their living rooms up with 1000 movies and video games that teach their children a violent way of life and keeps them on their fat butts! LOL


I have an idea..we should all start a list of MT companies that are no payers, bad payers, and late
but it is even worse when no one knows their record until they find out the hard way as they sit around waiting to get paid. I think it's rude to bounce checks, pay people late or not at all. We're not all working for free because we wanted to donate our time. We need to work to survive and those companies just prey on people. If they are getting paid, yet they can't pay their MTs, I'd say that someone doesn't know how to manage money. I just find it sad.
I wanted to use my own computer and get rid of the RENT on TT computer, but Vista is not compatible.
Good way to make them money.  Not have to upgrade software so that Vista is compatible with Vista.  Huh?
How do you know list is true? I can make a list,
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One more computer question. I got my computer today and
trying to set it up.  Man unpacking the box and setting everything up is a major undertaking; more so for me because I used a laptop before and my desk isn't tower friendly.   Anyway, no info came with the tower and I don't yet have the password to get in (paperwork says to call M-F).  Is the tower WiFi compatible?   My DSL is hooked to a different computer and I wanted to know if I can setup new computer as WiFi or if I need to move modem to new computer and set other computer up as WiFi. 
Not at all. Worked for the NJ company. Used to pay by the page or partial page. Don't know about
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add me to the list
mwilmotjr@yahoo.com
Like the ones that want you to add them to an IM list so they can
see if you are online and keep track of you every minute of the day?  Best cure for that is to keep your internet program on 24/7 and never answer one of their IMs
Don't want to list it here
it ain't much!  Compound that with no work.  'outta there.