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how to get paid - Posted By: gary

I used to work for On-Time Transcription and they decided my output was not up to the mark and decided to let me go but they are not paying me now for my last month. I am from Canada and could anyone tell me how to get my pay back. I am determined to do anything for these people to pay me.

Thanks

Back on the subject of EMR - Posted By: simplyme

I have a link for those that have never seen what these actually look like. This is the one my husband's physician has. http://www.e-mds.com/images/screens/emds_chart_vnoteedit.jpg This shows a screen shot, but the rest of the site tells how these are used.

Opinions. Chances of me getting my old job back. - Posted By: Texas Girl

I just learned that my old employer is in trouble. They demanded overtime from everyone but did not compensate for it. Anyway, lawyers were involved and they are going to back pay us for the last 2 years. I have not worked there in about 6 months. My friend told me she knows for sure I have something coming to because she saw the envelope and the supe said oh there's "mine." I don't know exactly how much I will be getting back. If I only get $10, I think it is a riot because not only did they rook us out of OT pay, but they rooked me and a few others out of our so-called incentive plan. That makes me a bad parson for enjoying this news. Despite all this, they do have much better pay then what any company I have applied for. They pay 10 for standard transcription and 8 for SR. When I was there I only paid $75 a month for family insurance. My kids got immunizations free. I got free annuals. I asked my friend if since now they know they have to pay OT, if they were swamped and would they need another MTs. She said no because since they got SR they are keeping up. I am just wondering if I should ask anyway. My friend would not tell me who turned them in. I have an inkling of a suspicion. I think it would be a hoot if it were one of their pets. BTW, this is a hospital not an MTSO.

Why hasn't anybody invented a mouse that is operated with our feet? - Posted By: I know it's gotta be possible. And my arms is

Northwest Indiana MTs - Posted By: Siren

I am from Northwest Indiana and have Comcast. It is always down. Does anyone else from Northwest Indiana have this problem with Comcast? Are there other companies out there to choose from? My husband swears up and down that Comcast is all we can get here. I know south of us there is Nitco, but I do not believe you can get it where I live. Any information would be helpful. I am trying to obtain a new at-home position and am worried about the Internet connection going down on me while I am working.

Along the same topic as below... - Posted By: another poll...sm

What do you find makes a man sexy? Is it his eyes? his smile? his ruggedness? his sensitivity? Or is it all of the above?

For me, it's all of the above. I love a rough and rugged man, not a sissy man that's afraid of getting his hands dirty! Deep eyes that can see right through you...a smile that still looks like a child...and sensitive enough to cry over The Notebook...

Hey, that describes my husband to a T!!! Woohoo lucky me!!!

Update on "Direct Hit to Cherrypickers" - Posted By: MQGuy

Well, U know there HAD to be a flipside - now that all the cherrypickers on my account must type whatever comes down the pike our TAT has gone down the tubes! It seems they are struggling with those darn difficult docs, doncha know. On top of that, our office is now assigning most of these hard docs to us "old-timers" as the cherrypickers just can't seem to get the hang of them. So now I get nothing but the dregs! Oh well, they're not difficult to me as I've been doing 'em for years, but jeez - I feel like I'm being "punished" for being too darn good!

DRG'S - DEATH OF BIG BUCKS FOR DOCTORS - Posted By: Xbigbucks

I still remember when DRGs came into healthcare - before that - you could just go to the hospital and get yourself admitted - relax for a few days or a week - have nice nurses to wait on you hand and foot, and then leave - with the insurance company picking up the tab. Oh, they would give you some aspirin or tylenol - something to charge for and do a complete routine lab panel on you at each admission, but you didn't have to have anything really wrong with you in order to get in. Then came the DRGs, insurance coding and the end of the primadonna transcriptionists - This also ended the big bucks to the physician's (for the most part). Some still make a lot - but it is due more to savvy investments than it is from healthcare. Google DRGs if you want to find out more, especially those of you who are new transcriptionists. Our days of the "big bucks" is over, as well. I have seen about a 50% decline in pay from when I started working 15 years ago. Most of that within the past 5 years.

Using Word instead of WP - Posted By: diane

I am looking for feedback about how hard it is to switch to using Word after using WP. I have lots of experience with WP and using my PRD expander. Don't think PRD works with Word.

I'd appreciate any comments, observations, recommendations - also what are good, inexpensive (?) Expanders to use with Word? I'm feeling clueless here. Thanks.

Ortho, Neuro and/or Neurosurgery MTs...sm - Posted By: MT

...with Workers' Comp experience, where are you? Help!

How do I copy my resume from Word into the - Posted By: small boxes on the Job Seekers' board sm

without screwing up all the alignment and getting all the lines mixed together. I don't use Word too much except for transcription and this is probably basic. I know how to copy the resume, and paste it into the box. That's where it all goes wrong

Who uses ESCRIPTION? - Posted By: FLMT

Please let me know. Thanks

I want to work on escription program - Posted By: sm

what companies use it? TIA

Ever had one of those days when - Posted By: l

all you get are sloppy dictators who can not make up their minds on exactly what they want to say. Light editing only, which makes you wonder what would really happened if you followed that rule? Every dictator I have had is new. I have spent more time downloading samples and looking up meds pronounced incorrectly. The horror of it all!!! And I am a newbie, too!!!. Please let this day be over..

Anyone use the Wordfinder Series - Posted By: Christina RTMT

if so, any opinions on it?

Does anyone have a good medical acronym website? tia nm - Posted By: dubdub

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does anyone have a child that models? sm - Posted By: stagemommaybe?

or in commercials, print ads, etc? My 6 YOS is just adorable (of course!) and he has a very bright, outgoing personality. I am told all the time that he should be in "pictures", but don't know how to go about getting started. I don't have money to invest in all the pictures and things. I know this is probably a long shot, but any info would be greatly appreciated.

verizon FIOS likes/dislikes please. n/m - Posted By: anna

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What magazines should I read for MT, Medical, etc? - Posted By: Beverly Tilly

hello everyone,

I am new to MT and just want to see what magazines or publications do you read? Any publications that have to do with MT or Medical and Pharm would seem the most logical.

Anything to keep me up to date is appreciated.

thanks all

anyone having trouble with the Internet this morning? sm - Posted By: 3 a.m. EST -

I'm able to get some websites, but not others. I can get here and can download my work/email, but not other websites (Yahoo, Google...).

This is strange. I think someone broke the Internet!!

Teaching hospitals & residents... - Posted By: kyradmt

I work for a very large university hospital account and hate how long-winded some of these residents can be! Argh! Especially 1st year - just a plain chest xray turns into a thesis! And the attendings aren't much better - they love to "teach" on my time! What is your preference - teaching hospitals (which admittedly are great teaching grounds for MT's) or regular, plain old boring regular hospitals? These residents make me want to........

RMT exam - Posted By: anon

Can anyone suggest study guides or materials to help prepare for the RMT exam?

Direct deposit - do you have it? - Posted By: Sandy

At my present job, I do not have direct deposit. I really miss it. It's frustrating me. A small thing, yet irritating!

Do you have DD?

Would you NOT marry someone because of his last name? - Posted By: another poll...so there! sm

I heard this on a local radio station...something like 30-something% of women polled said they would not or had not married someone that they truly loved because of his last name, so my question is...would any of you NOT marry someone just because you didn't like his last name?

I, for one, don't think I would let that stop me from marrying someone I loved and really wanted to marry. However, I am already married and don't mind my honey's last name at all!

Question about Editing for those who do editing - Posted By: Charlene

What would you consider to be the average amount of lines a day of editing based on a 65 space line in an 8 hour day. If you can do an average of 1200 straight typing what would be the expectation for a day of editing? What do you think is a fair rate of pay for that editing? Do you know of companies that offer a tiered incentive rate for editing rates to do most of them offer a flat rate for lph? Do you find you make more money, less money or about the same than straight typing? Thanks to anyone who is willing to share this information. Feel free to email if you would rather share by email.

New job first, save sick time, then surgery or surgery first? - Posted By: Diane

I�d like to go back to medical secretary work. I�ve had cortisone shots in my ECU tendon 3 or 4 times and was warned not to have too many or my tendon could rupture. It�s been very weak for a year or so and my left wrist is smaller than my right wrist. I can�t type at all with my left pinky so I think it�s ruptured. I have Word auto correct and Instant Text set up so I very seldom type As, Qs, or Zs. I haven�t had surgery because I have my own account, no subs, a DD in college to support, and no disability insurance and didn�t want to take time off work for surgery. I do have medical insurance though my DH.

I�m debating whether to get a job, save up sick time, and have the surgery while getting sick time pay or have the surgery first without any sick time pay.

I�ve done medical secretary work before. I figured if I use Word there I can save their Auto Correct and transfer mine. If they use EMR, I can make my own shorts to stay away from Q, S and Z. I could only accept a job where I don�t type for more than an hour straight, which is what I do now. Then I started worrying about what if I have to use someone else�s computer? What if I unexpectedly have to type more than an hour?

I think I have cold feet about getting a job outside the home after over 7 years at home AND I�ve had cold feet about having surgery! Can someone help me think this through logically? I can�t think straight when my feet are cold.

So what do you do to keep motivated to type during the work day? Sometimes I find it so hard to... - Posted By: KYMT

stay focused. When you're working at home it is soooo easy to turn on the TV, take frequent breaks to answer the phone, talk to hubbie, play with the kids, take a hot bath, play solitaire on the PC, surf the net, post on a message board, etc.

I just wondered if anyone had any miracle cure for the wandering mind?

Drug book vs. CD version, which do you prefer and why? Thanks. nm - Posted By: minnabird

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The "unemployment" figures are down bec our country does not count - Posted By: people who just QUIT looking bec they

have gotten discouraged and given up. So the unemployment figures are very misleading according to a PBS program I listened to this morning. That sure made sense to me bec all around me I see people being laid off and they sure aren't getting jobs.

Software - Posted By: Terry

Could you let me know what system you are using and if you like it? For example, Vianeta, MD Intouch, Dictran. I am trying to find a good system for my company and would appreciate your input.

Thanks

Tennis, anyone? - Posted By: eyetype

Does anyone follow tennis? I'm a huge fan and never miss the TV coverage of Wimbledon.

Today's match between Lindsay and Davenport and Venus WIlliams was one of the best I have ever seen. I was, however, completely put off by Venus' reaction. The woman would not stop jumping up and down. I thought it was unprofessional and very unsportsman-like behavior. She was jumping after they presented her with the trophy. I found it rather embarrasing. After al, it is only a tennis match - it's not as if she discovered a cure for cancer.

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Thinking of getting into MT @ home, please help! - Posted By: mmll

Hello Everyone!

I am thinking of getting into MT at home and going through the Career Step Platinum Program to get started.

I have no clue if I am doing the right thing, I have researched and sometimes it seems like it's a good career choice and sometimes not!!

I see both the pros and cons posted in various places.

I suppose I worry about outsourcing and having voice recognition take over so that no one will need transcriptionists anymore

Does anyone use voice recog. to aid them in their transcription? It would seem like a quicker way to get things done, but remember I am starting at square one here wiht very little info and would appreciate ANY and ALL that someone could give me!!

Thank you in advance!

Here is the 4.15 version of Express Scribe. See download link inside. - Posted By: Happy New Year! Administrator (sm)

see link below

IC Question - Posted By: employee dinosaur

What is the equivalent IC rate to equal about 9 cents per line as an employee in regard to SS and federal tax match by employer? State taxes and benefits do not need to be considered. Just a range is what I'm looking for. I'm thinking about 11-12 cents? But I'd like an 'expert' opinion :-)

Do ICs generally need an accountant to figure withholding taxes/schedule, etc., or can it be done by a somewhat intelligent life form with a little research. OR is it strongly advisable to have an accountant?

I did try a search, but wasn't able to find this info readily.

I sincerely appreciate your time! :-)

Any Lanier platformers in the house? - Posted By: anon

Would love to hear how you feel about the Lanier system. Easy to learn? Line counts accurate? Expander efficient? Does it give access to patient or MD archives? Patient demographics easy to verify?

Is rad a whole different animal (sm) - Posted By: wannaknow

when it comes to transcribing it? I would like to expand my specialties, but have never done rad before. Any info would be appreciated! Also, can it be learned just by doing, or would I need more thorough training, i.e.; more schoolin'?

update & question on wireless router & trouble connecting to clients - Posted By: katy

I posted last week about hooking up a new laptop & wireless router & then not being able to connect to remote VPN and Citrix clients. Someone helped me by suggesting a Belkin router instead and I got that and now I can connect to the VPN client but still not to the Citrix one. I asked their tech support for help & they said we'll find out, but our own people cannot use wireless so we don't think it works with our system. They're not getting back to me. Has anyone solved this problem before? This client uses Meditech and I can connect while the wireless is active, but it loses connection every 30 seconds. I would just rather not have to unplug the thing & have no one in the house be able to use the laptop every time I work for this client if there is something else I can do. Apparently I'm not going to get help from the client!

Carpel Tunnel pain - Posted By: TT-er

My wrists are acting up again. I'm looking for some ideas to help ease the pain. I've got the ergo keyboard and that helps some, but I can't type without having my wrists sitting on the wrist rest. Old habits die hard, I guess. I'm looking for some kind of brace or glove to wear while I type that is both comfortable and functional. Any ideas?

Does anyone get the live feed on - Posted By: BB fan

BB and now who won HOH last night?

PLEASE help ASAP - s/l "lammitails" during urologic surgery! - Posted By: StressedMT

5x in one report - sounds like "lamby- tails" were placed in the bladder - moistened lamby-tails - looked under sponges, pads, tails, googled galore! Help!

If all IC's understood what that IC means, maybe... - Posted By: casey

there wouldn't be such a problem with the quality of pay for MT's. An independent contractor does NOT need to accept 5-6-7 cpl for their work and does not have to abide by MTSO's demands for overtime, etc. An IC tells THEM what she/he will do and how much she/he will charge the MTSO for their services. It's your business and you set the rules. I know this won't happen on a large scale now because too many people are desperate for the work and will agree to work for next to nothing. Too bad, because if all IC's set their pay scale like they should have in the beginning, the MTSO's would have to pay it in order to get their work done and would have to charge their clients enough to cover the costs.

Anybody drive a convertible? - Posted By: Wanna see my hair blowing in the wind!

I must be going through some weird change in my life or something, but for the last 6 months or so, I've just been obsessed with buying a convertible. I have just about talked my husband into going and shopping for one this weekend.

Do any of you fellow MTs have a convertible and if so, do you like it or do you not? I would be interested in hearing pros and cons of convertibles. Thank you in advance!

Recommendations for a medical spellchecker for MS Word 2003? Thanks. nm - Posted By: minnabird

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would the MT post that uses just the keys, no pedal - Posted By: Rosey

I can't find the post now, but I read a post earlier from an MT who does not use a pedal at all, but strictly the function keys. Would you answer this post or e-mail me. I presently have ExpressScribe and I can get my function keys on my keyboard to correlate, but I can't do that with InScribe. I've found where to do that, but it doesn't seem to "take."

Windows Task Manager sm - Posted By: No more tech board?

Is there any way to make a desktop (WinXP) shortcut for Windows Task Manager? Thanks!

Question for those who have had VBG and/or gastric bypass surgery... - Posted By: Mimi

I had VBG surgery some 4-1/2 years ago (which was a failure) and am suffering from continued regurgitation from getting clogged since the surgery. In the past couple of months I've developed regurg and some episodes of moderate to debilitating pain which may be esophageal spasms (per my PCP). He's sending me to a GI, but I haven't made the appointment yet. Anyway, my question is this...If you've had a bypass, do you have problems with getting "clogged"? How about regurg?

VR 2 more cents - Posted By: VR-not

Companies should have given us at least a year to see how well it works before offering pitiful pay of 3 and 4 cpl, looking at whether their specific program can actually *learn* and look at all the stats on typed versus SR reports. My former company actually sent an email saying that their stats were showing that Dr Doe's reports could be done just as fast on SR/VR as typed manually so he/she was being switched to VR. Where I work now, some docs are still *banned* from VR, but not necessarily the ones who should be! I think all companies have such stats--they just don't want to look at them. I do about 50% VR but I have to just buckle down and do it and not let myself think about how much I hate it while I'm in a report, and it's super hard to do.

CPL - Posted By: Elssa

Do any services out there pay an experienced (20+ years) MT 11 cpl?

Rude or realistic? - Posted By: Feely

You know, I visited this site first time while training online almost six years ago. I thought it was great and then not. I quit coming here for years and then used it as I saw fit for my needs but usually glanced before I left at the postings. I am really happy with the change since xx. I feel this is a much more peaceful place than before. Sure, there are differences in opinions and such, but that's what makes it unique and special. I am glad to see that nothing really has changed much since the other owners moved on. I feel the new owners give more liberties in the way of speaking your mind, and I for one appreciate that for sure.

No, you won't always get the answers you want or hear the "yes' answers you might like, but this is still a place to hear everybody's thoughts which I think is a really great thing. I remember telling my mentor that I felt this was just a B board and how could I trust one person's thoughts or point of view from another? She told me, you can't really, but if three or more people are saying the same thing, you might want to question it. She was right! Thanks B. You taught me well.

For those who come onboard thinking and/or feeling intimidated; don't feel that way if you can help it. This is one of the most informative boards you can happen upon.

If some of us sound B or grouchy, we've probably just had a long and hard day with crap dictators which you will soon know about. Everyday is not a bed of roses in this field.

Still, I am back after years of really not frequenting the board, and I think the old timers and people who are fairly new to the field know what the heck they are talking about and are right on target. I wouldn't base a job on another person's experience or opinion, BUT I would think twice if I saw the same complaint numerous times.

I don't really think that folks post to be malicious, though some may. I feel most of us post our true experiences with different companies and we do it hoping others don't fall into the same horrible traps we may have got caught up in. Truth is though, I've just had bad timing a time or two and happened into bad situations when companies were a mess. They later "got it together" and were fine, so who knows. Go with your gut as admin suggests on this board and don't base an important decision about work on somebody else's opinion or experience. My mentor did tell me though, and I still do heed the warning, if more than xx people say it's true, it just might be. Thanks
B for warning me. lol You're great