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What happens if you're working on a 9 cpl level

Posted By: sm on 2009-06-02
In Reply to: I got my call about my pay cut today...sm - Tobie

and you have a backup account on an 8 or 7 cpl account? Do you still get paid at 9 cpl? Or does the pay vary based on what account you happen to be typing that day?
Monday - 9cpl
Tuesday - 7cpl
Wednesday - 8.5 cpl,
etc, etc.

Did they say anything about that to you?


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Workload has reached a manageable level with everyone working scheduled hours.
Voluntary OT is still available on some accounts.
They have a low level 4, high level 4 and level 5.
nm
Right now we're all working PT at MW.nm

but true


You're working weekends, though. nm
x
Yep!!! We're working on the same account.
I'll email you..
You're working all hours
to make up yours but taking work from those scheduled to work. NOt that I blame you, we all need what we need, BUT WEBMEDX - YOU HAVE OVERHIRED!!!!! I don't like having to fight people for my work. As soon as I find something else, I'm outta here. Over 25 years experience down the tubes!!!
If you're planning on working as
You might want to brush up your computer skills, etc.  As the other poster mentioned, as an IC you are basically self-employed and marketing your business to that provider. 
I wonder if you're working for the same company as me - nm
x
Well, if you're supposed to be working, why
are you here?
Also depends on what office you're working under
Not sure how that's going to change after the buyout, but I've heard widely varying reports depending on region.
Only if you are doing a lot of breaking when your're supposed to be working. sm
I don't think bathroom breaks should take that long to make that big a difference :)
They're working on it? You've waited on them for 6

forget them.  Unless, of course, you like being strug along. 


Been working there 2 days and they're already out of work. nm

Same here! Been working all weekend! We're drowning in work!
My 2 accounts are extremely busy as well. They haven't slowed down once.
Level 2 is clinic and level 3
Level 1 is ER work.  It's ER, but I get a great line count.  Plenty of macros and normals, we are paid for all of them. 
And you're okay with working for a company that sends most of its work to India and

whose workforce is predominantly Indian?  You're okay with the loss of American jobs, the falling recession we are in and the falling economy due in big part to the offshoring of American jobs?  How okay will you be when you lose your job to an Indian and you have to apply for food stamps and unemployment?


Sell-out MTs like you are the reason good MTs cannot make a decent wage anymore, why good MTs cannot find a good job anymore, and why sweats shops in third world countries are thriving.  How do you look at yourself in the mirror?


Focus Infomatics employs 800 American MTs and over 3000 Indian MTs.  Tech support is in India.  The company itself is still run by the same Indian man who started the company and sold out to Nuance.  He made a bundle when he sold and he is still making a bundle running the company while he pays his own countrymen and woman peanuts!  He's selling out his own people and you are selling out yours!  On second thought, I guess you belong at Focus with your own kind!


Egads. You're the type who bring working conditions and
pay down for the rest of us because you're soooo willing to be treated badly & thank them for it.
Nope, more like a matter of time before we're all working for chump change.
x
You're extremely lucky. I bet there aren't 10 of us out here employed by a hospital, working f
c
Good luck to you and please report back after you're working with them to give us
s
level 1 - mt
I need to be taken under someones wing i am a stuggling MT trying to improve my skills.   My accuracy level is less than 90 percent can someone help me get going and get out of this catch 22.  I only have dial -up access.  Nothing else is available.
I'm a level 8. sm
I tested very well and negotiated the level 8 rate. I honestly do not know how common it is, but I'd encourage you to give it a try. =)
You would probably be a level 8 or 9, between 9-10 cpl. nm
xxxx
Top pay level
is .10/line. There are additional incentives such as for weekends, etc.
entry level
any 1 know of entry level MT jobs in centrl txs or at hme..???
Entry level
Has anyone received a response from the entry level position on a pediatric account with Medtransolutions?
What level work was that for? sm
Clinic or acute care?  What level?  TIA
entry level
I'm thinking about getting my MT certificate and need some advice. Is it hard to find work as an entry level mt? Also, does it matter where I get my certificate (at home or reg classroom)? Do most companies have set hours or do you work when you want? I'm really excited about this new career! Any advise?
level of testing

 


Can someone tell me type of radiology testing given by Keystrokes, (written, typing test, verbal)...do they have benefits...take out taxes, etc?.  I am thinking seriously about applying if only to do part-time work for a while to see how things pan out. 


Why entry level only?
I see where World Wide Dictation is looking for entry level transcriptionists to do non-medical work.....insurance claims, paying up to 9.5 cpl.  Why only entry level?  If it's such simple work, why not let anyone in who is willing to do it for the amount offered?
I was just hired as a level IV...sm
The recruiter said level IV was acute care with ops and 30-40% ESL dictation.

Not sure what any of the other levels are though. Sorry!
They have NO level 5 accounts, though, never have.
x
What level were you hired at? sm
I was recently hired as an Acute Care Level IV, so I'm anxious to see what the ESL load looks like too. The recruiter said 30-40%, but then she also said it could be less than that. I'm hoping for the latter!!!
MQ has a tier 3 level that is only Ops
nm
Level 3 work

Does anyone else feel this way?  I'm a longtime acute care MT.  I always work my schedule, including weekends and holidays, have 98% to 99% accuracy.  I left MQ because of the changes; for years I averaged 200-250 lph and net $600. per week.  Then they changed platforms and I got nothing but ESL, mealymouths and static.   My income dropped in half and my stress level doubled.  I went to a company that has gotten rave reviews on this board and was put on a good account with fair line counts.  Then it began running out of work just as I was starting to see decent money.  They put me on a backup account (which is all I've been getting for days now, not my primary) and it is nothing but ESLs.  I KNOW there are decent dictators at every facility, and I'm willing to do my share of the bad ones, but ALL BAD?  What gives?  Do they WANT me to quit?  I'm not complaining so don't jump all over me.  I'm just curious if others are noticing this too.


What is a level 2 MT at Mescribe
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Level 3 MTs at my old co. used to have to do 1700 (sm)
But that was only the level 3/CMT equivalent employees. Level 2's had to do 1400 and level 1's 1200. Pay scale was per level, so if you were paid more you had to produce more.

I wasn't crazy about it.
MT entry level?
Lately I have read where companies offering you an MT position and then say you have an opportunity for advancement. This really ticks me off!! I Love being an MT, have always felt that an Acute Care/Hospital Medical Transcriptionist was at the top. I personally would not want a QA or administration position and certainly do not feel I would be making a move up…at the absolute least it would be just a different move.

The only thing I do not like about being an MT is that most companies don't give raises if you get paid per line or are an IC. I have been doing this for 12+ years and companies want to pay the same rates per line as 12 years ago. The only way to make more money is to type faster and/or more hours. They have forget about the cost of living that keeps going up.

Wrong on only maybe one level, but probably right on all!

ePLDT, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company (PLDT


The above is one of their partners.  Obviously they are not based in America. 


The above is from their site, just Google Spi and click on partners.  I am wrong that they are the i service connected to the Philippines, not Korea.  The other i service is connected to and with management in Korea.  Gotta look out for those i guys, I guess.  Korea, Phillipines, who cares?  They are offshore.  They are not our buddies. 


I too type Indian doctors, but they speak English (or attempt to in some cases).   


Thanks for the comments though.  Are, is, who cares?  That is what happens when you type stuff here on your break. 


 


i am not the OP, but I am high level 4, and all of my 4 SM
accounts are in OT now. My account is considered 70% to 90% ESL. So that is just what I have experienced here lately. I suppose you are right about it depending on the level and worktypes that you can do. Definitely talk to the STM, as they are always willing to help you out if they can. Good luck!
Does anyone ever hire entry level MT?

Hi all, I was wondering if there is any company out there hiring for entry level MTs.  I have the Medical background and the typing skills.  I'm a fast learner and looking to work at home as an MT.  Anyone have any suggestions?



Thanks


Laurie


Some are tied to QA level, some aren't. sm
But they are very good people and reserve the right to pay you the bonus even if you don't make the QA standard if there is an extenuating circumstance (new account, stuff like that). They have paid me for things like lost documents, etc., so they are not difficult on paying people.
did they mention anything higher than level IV? sm
for higher percentage of ESLs?
What's the difference between low and high level 4?
Just curious what to expect.

Thanks!
I left MQ and went to work for them. I am level 8 SM
and on an account with lots of ESLs and started out doing DS which for me, not very productive. I put in my 2 weeks notice, and told my team leader why.
Has anyone worked for The Executive Level, Inc.
out of Ridgeland, MS?  Would appreciate any feedback.  Thanks!
They recently cut my pay back to the level
it was 3 years ago when I started, with no notice and no reason, so I quit. They cut back everybody's pay due to their mismanagement.

Otherwise, I liked working for them and would not have left.
For acute care level 3
me 8.  Their recruiter called responding to my email today.  She was nice.  Plus the incentive and differentials if you do an evening shift.  She sent me a file to type and I am going to do that tonight.  I will let everyone know how it goes.  MK.
The level of cherry picking that goes on

at Phoenix is outrageous.  They 'ask' that you do certain amount of the easy docs and your share of the others but do not enforce it.  Some get on the system at 4 am just to snatch all the easy ones.  And they 'ask' that you proof read your work but in talking to others who report doing 200-300-400 lines an hour...now you tell me..how much proof reading is really happening?  There are different platforms involved and some pay spaces but at a lower rate.  Yep, they are nice and they pay on time but work there only if you enjoy the daily irritation of being left with hard/crap dictators.


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