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Question. Have you ever started a job and they find you can do ESLs fairly well and you get all the

Posted By: MT on 2006-09-10
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hard work and no easy work after awhile. Is this the way it goes and where does the easy work go. To the newbies I guess.

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Question. Have you ever started a job and they find you can do ESLs fairly well and you get all the - MT
- that is why.... - mac
  - Mac - T (from P.R. days)
    - No, not Mac Sullivan(nm) - mac
      - Mac - T (from P.R. days)
- Yes -just happened again to me. - nml
  - I think MT is becoming a niche business that will soon consist only of ESLs with the good docs - being done by in-house MTs. nm
    - It's already become a biz consisting of only ESLs for most of us.. - sm

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you will find ESLs with every employer, nm
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Unlike the poster below, I did not find the ESLs good dictators at FN. sm
In fact, in my over 20 years of experience, they were the worst I have ever heard. We got way more than 3 e-mails a day, too. More like 10 to 15, beginning for help and sometimes bordering on threatening. If you are really good with ESLs, you MIGHT do okay. But who wants to put up with that?!? No bennies either. Glad I am long long gone. The grass really is greener.

There are no more ESLs at Diskriter than anyplace else. And I find Chartscript quite productive.
Better than stinking ExText by leaps and bounds. The ESLs are not the worst I have ever had. I don't know why everyone is so scared of ESLs. They're everywhere and they're going to keep being everywhere. 8 cpl -- the golden days of transcription are gone and you'd best learn to accept it. It will get worse.

Thanks. Yes I heard from others many ESLs and many very difficult ESLs. nm
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you must be fairly new
because if you had been there since Aug you would have mentioned how they lied about giving us a quality incentive and then failed to give it. They hire new people to train them way before they bring on accounts and you end up not having work and then getting bombarded because they put the new people on your accounts to train. There is definitely better out there. I know, I just found better believe me. Spend some time there and you will see what I mean. Yes they do leave you alone but they also use you with no remorse. The reason why they haven't hassled you about not making your line count is because they know they are taking your work away from you and using it to train new people and they lost most of their QA people and supervisors a few months ago. There isn't anyone out there to keep track of your lines, but that too will change and you will get a very nasty warning if you have a problem in that area. If you read the Nov. newsletter there was a warning about how MTs who don't make their lines only force hospitals to give their jobs to the overseas MTs and to bear that in mind if you don't work your hours or make your lines... Its not hard to put 2 and 2 together. Its a sad place and it hasn't changed in almost 5 years.

Fairly new also and
last week was the first time I hit 35 hours. I am experiencing everything that you are. I think they are overstaffed.

that's probably not what it is then, cause I'm fairly new and
only part-time. And if nobody else got anything, then it's probably something else. I'm sure I'll figure it out eventually. Sorry to get everybody excited for nothing. I hope it's not a mistake on my bank's part. I'll do some detective work and find out who's trying to give me money.

I'm fairly new to MDI - but I was just

wondering - what's the QA like after you get through probation?

I'm still in the training/probation period. Do they tell you at the end if they're keeping you or not? If they keep you, how close of contact do they keep with you after that?

Just curious.

Should be fairly soon....
I believe they are quite busy right now because there are a ton of new accounts and we are busy busy!!! They are really good about being thorough however and I would think you will hear from them soon. I love it there, for what it is worth... If anyone else is going to apply and needs a referral, let me know... Jolena

I'm still fairly new, but nothing has ever been
said to me about not making line count. I can't see how they can fire you when you don't have the work to make your lines. If you aren't making line count and there is enough work then yes you may be terminated, though they will work with you to try to improve before that happens.

I was hired and started in 1 week. That is not a long set-up time. When I started with our local h
I needed to get a physical and go through orientation at the hospital which is only given two times per month. This is a 900-bed hospital, so it cannot be an unusual process. MQ took 2 weeks. KS took 1 week. SoftScript never got me started even after repeated calls and emails.

I have only been with KS for 9 months but would never put them in the same catagory as the others you mentioned. They are the best company I have worked for, and unfortunately, I have bounced around a little in the last 5 years.

They also seem fairly flexible. sm
I was quite impressed with what they had to say and they are the best offer I've had since I started looking around 3 months ago.

Thanks again.

I will, I am fairly new, 4 weeks. nm
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It is fairly easy to use
I have been using MP Count for a while now and I believe that MP Tools will be just as easy to use. Also, if you have any issues or questions, Vann Joe is always readily available to help you. (He is the person who developed the software and I believe that Emmaus is his company). Anyway, do not be afraid of throwing your $ away, because I know from experience that Vann Joe will be able to help if you have any questions regarding the new product.

I have to agree. Considering TT is a fairly
new company (est. 2001), the benefit package they offer current employees is quite good when compared to other longer established companies. I'm sure that as the company continues to grow and prosper, benefits will increase for the MTs (as has been the case in the past). I always feel greatly appreciated for my efforts.

If you just did this fairly recently..
Please be patient. Management is currently moving into a new office and it could be disrupting the phones/e-mails. I would give it a few more days. I work for them typing radiology and absolutely love it!

I'm fairly new and trying to get any information
is like pulling teeth. If that is the only problem it could be worse, but it is very frustrating.

I'm fairly new to KS, but I know they are adding
2 new accounts by February, so there should be lots of work. The account I am on is fairly new and still working out all the kinks, but right now there is a lot of work available on it too, so you might want to talk to your lead or Lee and ask for more work.

Alltype, is this a fairly good
company?

Test was really fairly easy. (sm)
I expected there to be some really difficult accents, but they weren't.

Good luck.

Ahh, "I thought" I had seen that name fairly recent.
The MTStars should not allow further job ad posting without a currrent location addres. We do sent out pretty personal ID info, (signed contract info), name, address, phone, SS#, BD, voided check for direct deposit, Driver Lic etc. That is scary. Sorry they did this to you.

mndscriberz@longlines.com

There is quite a bit of fairly recent discussion (sm)
try going to the search box farther up on the page, just make sure the MTStars radio button is marked (not Google, type JLG in the box. (for some reason the other search thing never works for me either)

Any fairly recent Med-Scribe information?

I don't see anything more recent than 6/05 in the archives. I think this one is in Floriday, but don't know for sure. Web site sounds great.

That seems pretty low to me, esp. for your exp and it's IC., even though Psych is fairly simple.
I guess it would work for some; everyone has different needs. I sure wouldn't take it.

But if you decide to, I wish you happiness in your new job.

Platform is fairly easy to learn, pay is

low/average, trainers/supervisor are helpful (at least the ones I've dealt with have been), bennies 35+ weeks.

I would not work there. I did and found out they were not paying me fairly. sm
They are not a good company to work for.

Fairly tales don't have to make sense. nm
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Webmedx pays fairly well, not flexible, though.
They used to hire with a 12-hour window, but I have heard they don't do that anymore, just a straight 8 schedule. Good luck.

Is it fairly commonplace to have an acute care account that is 95%
or greater ESL dictators? This is the first place I've worked out of school and I would estimate the ratio of ESL to English dictators to be 95% to 5%. I understand you cannot get away from ESLs, especially in acute care, but is this ratio commonplace?

Since I'm new, I have nothing to compare it to. Thanks for your input.

Excellent benefits at TT. I have PPO coverage with a fairly low deductible
and pay $42 per pay period. The coverage is with First Health and they do offer coverage in all states. Good prescription drug coverage also ($10 copay). Hope this helps.

I have worked there before. The owner did seem fairly nice and pleasant. However, SM
unless things have changed, the company is just very, very disorganized. Very heavy offshoring which I didn't like once I found out. I thought it WA fairly low pay. All in all, not the worst place to work but perhaps you could do better. I was paid on time, however, and once there was about a $20-something error in my check for some reason (I don't remember why), and they cut me an additional check and immediately sent it to me which I thought was very nice.

Is OSI's the cost family coverage fairly reasonable or sky-high? nm
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WEBMEDX - I found fairly favorable things about them in the archives..does anyone
know if they still pay by minutes of transcription rather than per line? I saw that in one past post. Would love to hear from anyone either via e-mail or post here if you work for them and are still happy? Thanks.

I thought the written was fairly easy. The typing test (sm)
was difficult for me because the specialties I was tested on were different than what I'd been working on, plus new docs that I wasn't dialed-in to, yet. Also, since the test is on a temporary platform (Express Scribe) I couldn't slow it down, and one doc was pretty fast. STILL, because of that fact I was allowed to take my time, so I looked up every term I wasn't 100% familiar with, and proofread several times. The hospital I was testing on was a state-of-the-art teaching hospital, so that meant lots of new drugs & procedures; thank goodness for the Internet! Although we are paid on production, QUALITY is the most important thing. I do a lot more proofreading than I did at my previous job, and as a result I often work longer hours to make my line count, but I can break up my day any way I need to, so I'm not chained to my desk. As a result I feel a lot more relaxed than I used to, and my blood pressure has gone down, as well.

Did find a Wright Watson Sten-Tel in Austin if their site isn't old. Find 'em with Google. nm
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Trying to find info on Encompass on this board, can't find any recent. sm
Anyone have any current info. Any employees out there? Give me the low-down if you can! Thanks a million.

Fairly flexible but they do like a schedule. Insurance is good. Benefits are good in my opinion.

For the past week, work has been a little slower but I think that is common in every company..some days busy and other not.

ESLs
Arrrgh!!! Is there any company out there that has a minimal number of ESL dictators? This is my second week with a new company with a VA Clinic account that has to be at least 80% ESLs--I just cannot do them. If I have a good dictator I can transcribe them with no problem--even with the myriad of drugs I'm unfamiliar with. I'm on the verge of resigning. Thank Goodness it's Friday!!

RE: ESLs
It comes with the territory. Focus and try harder.

ESLs for Joy
Joy if you keep at it, you will become familiar with what ESLs are saying. It is like anything unfamiliar, allow yourself time to become familiar with the ESLs. It is difficult, but it come together for you if you keep trying. :)

ESLs...sm

There are maybe 3 doctors across the whole company that are ESLs. I don't know if someone confused the name of this company with another or if things were different in the past. But since you are not working in pools and there is very little ESL, you can request not do have to do them. Also, you are paid higher for the more difficult dictators, so it doesn't waste your time. But you are not "forced" to do anything awful, like some places I have worked before.

Out of all the nationals that I have worked for only 2 didn't have "clunky" software. There is better software and there is worse; the software here is in between.

There are no more ESLs at TT than ...
I have had at the other company's I have worked for and I have been at this for 25+ years.

ESLs
Just make sure you can type 100% ELS - and I mean, I haven't had an English speaking doctor now for DAYS. I have been doing this for nearly 15 years, and I have NEVER struggled like I am struggling with this account at Transcend ... I literally cannot understand a dang word these guys are saying, plus with the bold this, list that, don't do this, make sure to do this ... all I can say is, good luck. I'm not sure how much longer I'm going to be at Transcend. I'm losing money BIG TIME.

Many ESLs, but....
Many ESLs but most are good dictators. Most accounts are specific with what they want, how they want the set-up and format to be, etc. But once you get it down, you have it. FutureNet is an excellent company to work for. They have plenty of work, very flexible with your schedule, they do not bother you throughout the day (they just send an email about three times a day to let you know the account count for the evening), pay is ALWAYS ON TIME EVERYTIME....People are very nice and supportive. I have been there almost a year and I could not have found a better place. Everyone has their opinion, but my opinion of it is THEY CANNOT BE BEAT!

Hope this helps.

ESLs

As far as ESLs, it all depends what account you are assigned. Some hospitals have more ESLs than others, and I have also found that certains states have more ESLs than other states in the US.

I was on one account that had some wonderful ESLs. I actually preferred them over the American doctors who like to talk at 3,000 miles per hour. The ESLs seem to enunciate their words more clearly. Again, every company has ESLs; they are just part of the job.

Used to ESLs
I've done them my entire career and I don't know how any account wouldn't have them. I much prefer them over the fast-talking Americans.

ESLs
If you are going to try to avoid ESLs in this business, I would just avoid medical transcription all together!

ESLs
Not all ESLs are created equal..................the ESLs that I had experienced at SS were of Russian descent and that accent was tough to pick up. Mind you, I had 15 years in the business at that time, all aspects, all work types, and it was VERY difficult to pick up that accent. However, with samples and help, it can be done.

RE: ESLs
The ability to do ESLs is integral to being successful in this business. If you do not want to learn to do ESLs, you are severely limiting your chances of success. I have four huge hospitals, about 80 percent ESL, and that is perfectly fine with me. I always have work and always make great money.