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execuscribe - Posted By: b

Has anyone heard of or worked for Execuscribe.

Hematology/Oncology job post - Posted By: Donna

If you would like a good laugh, take a look at the posting for this job. They want an experienced MT, but they cannot spell. I am amazed at how many of the job postings on here have incorrect spelling and grammar.

If a company uses VR editors,does that mean they offshore? - Posted By: question

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help please - keyboard - Posted By: cs

My keyboard suddenly quit working? It is connected. Help!

Grrrr - I just called a doctors office that....sm - Posted By: Proud American

Medicaid is making me take my foster child to for a second opinion to ask them if their office is in an office park as it's an area that has a lot of office parks. I received an answering service that was manned by probably someone overseas because the woman couldn't understand me. I asked her 3 times if the office was in an office park and she had no idea what I was saying - just kept saying " I can give you the address. It is ....." and gave me the information I already had. I then asked if I could talk to her supervisor and the idiot said "I can give you the office address it is...." and gave me the doctors office address again. I hung up and called back 3 times and still got the same idiot.

Rest assured that when we see this doctor today he's going to get a piece of my mind about using someone to answer his phones that can't understand basic English!!!

Need help from Cardiology MTs - Posted By: D

I was just put on an account that has tons of cardiac reports, lots of echos and cath reports that I have never done before. Can anyone suggest good references or websites that can help me with this? I'm having a hard time verifying guidwire and stent names. I have 2 surgery books and Stedman's Cardiology, but I can't find everything I need to look up and I'm so overwhelmed. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Re: Vista - Posted By: Lost

I am sorry if this is long but I am so lost here on this. I have a laptop with Windows Vista on it. I hate the sound card, does not record states volume too low when it is turned all the way up and found through research problems with Vista etc. Has anybody used an external sound card that works well with it. I was going to have Vista wiped out and have XP put on but the tech is telling me I cannot have that done as I need to have motherboard etc changed, need manufacture help etc. Has anybody done this successfully or am I just stuck with Vista and need to get over it.

Thanks !

Auto Correct question - Posted By: indymom

I have a question. Is there a way to print the entries in auto correct?? Also, is there a way to save all my entries in auto correct and auto text to a CD??? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Has anyone had 8mm or Super 8 film transferred to DVD? - Posted By: It's that time

Seems to me it would be a great X-mas gift. I found one of my brother (now 55+) when he advanced from cub scouts to boy scouts.

I tried to check out a couple of websites, but it's all Greek to me.

MT Co owned by Hospital corp.? - Posted By: tia

How many MT companies are owned by hospital corporations or the hospital corp have a piece of MT companies? I ask this because some hospitals are only allowed to use certain MT companies. Is this a way of keeping wages down and/or them getting more $? Isn't there some kind of rule where doctors can't refer patient to a facility that they have part ownership of. Shouldn't this apply also?

Just wondering

Getting back into the field after a long break - Posted By: Nancy

I have 13 years of experience in a variety of specialties, including about 3 years working for a transcription company (multiclinic work mostly) and a few years doing freelance work along with my full-time position.

I quit being a Transcriptionist because I completed a graduate degree and became a high school English teacher. I have taught for several years but now am staying home with my children and would like to get back into the transcription field. I always found the reports to be fascinating, and after being a teacher, the idea of solitary work appeals to me.

The big problem is that it has been about 10 years since I worked as a transcriptionist. I have been refreshing my skills by completely re-reading the Book of Style, purchasing a USB foot pedal, and practicing sample transcriptions. The service where I previously worked was purchased by one of the large nationals, so I don't have anyone there for a contact.

I was an excellent transcriptionist and know I would be again, given the opportunity. How would you advise me to go about my job search?

Thanks, and sorry for making this so long.

I'm a new autocorrect user...Does anyone know how to save -year-old - Posted By: kat

When I save yo to expand -year-old, it needs to back up a space and I can't figure out how to put in the back space command. Does anyone out there know how to do this?

I wish there were office chair restraints to hold - Posted By: me in the correct posture. My back hurts! nm

Advice Needed - Posted By: Frustrated MT

I am an IC MT. My MTSO continually loses files that I have already sent her. I am paid only for what I type per line, not doing secretarial work. Just today she said that she needed me to resend EVERYTHING I have done for her since October 15. That's going in, in separate emails so I don't crash her computer, and sending separate emails with each day's work. I just spent over an hour doing this.

Saying anything will get her irate, because she doesn't understand the concept of IC versus employee paid by the hour. But does anyone have a good sample email for how I would basically say, "I spent an hour on this. I bill out at $25 an hour, so further resending of previously sent work will be billed at this rate."

That will probably get me fired. Any better way to put it?

HELPME - Posted By: Confused

somehow got screen into 2 parts and do not know how to make just 1 screen again, looks like an open book, how to do???

Decent money is out there - Posted By: Patti

Most of you know me from this board and I just want to share this with you guys. One of my gals that I met through a nephew's baseball team -- he and her son played together and we go to the same church. She had two terms of medical terminology/some transcription underneath her belt, many years in the law field as a paralegal, etc. She wanted to work at home, make some extra money, etc. I took her in and started her on my psych accounts and the onto some IM accounts. She got the psych accounts quite well but had trouble with the IM. We butted heads several times over scheduling, etc. She did not understand the 24 TAT and so on. But we perservered together. She finally got a job in an attorney's office part-time doing some medical review, etc. and quit me. On good terms. Then last November I helped her land a GYN account that we started off together and I just handed off to her as it was not worth my while to drive 25 miles for what dictation was there. It was my business name and years in experience that landed the job. She took it over and tonight she informed me that she is so glad that I kept at her and perservered with her as she is now making $42 to $45 an hour typing for them. She is like me charges only .12 cpl but because of auto corrects, macro's and shortcuts that I helped her with, she is making good money. If fact in Sept when they add another doctor she is going to quit her legal job completely because she makes more with this account with less hours or if she keeps the legal job she is going to do what I did and mentor and help someone else break into the field. Again these are tape accounts, with pick up and delivery and the little accounts no one else wants but they provide us with a good living. Again, I don't look at the cpl but at my hourly rate and that is what keeps me happpy. She just wanted to thank me for helping her out and I am really happy for her. Yea we spoil our accounts but they reciprocate with decent money. So for those that want your own accounts, keep at it, takes time and patience but you can get there. I had most profitable year ever this year and less hours.

Pay per line - Posted By: Angie

Any idea how much at-home transcriptionists make per line? The hospital I currently work at is considering sending the transcriptionists home to work and want to pay per line but need some information on how much that should be. Thanks!

to the person seeking J from RX Transcription - Posted By: JoV

email me. I used to work with J too and I live in the town next to her. I can help you get in touch.

Lost left menu--HELP! - Posted By: MaryRose

Don't know what I did but I lost my menu on the left here at MT Stars and can't seem to get it back, even with refreshing the page or logging out and then back in. Anyone know how to get that left-sided menu back?

SmartType compatible with DQS - Posted By: Gwen

Has anyone had any luck getting SmartType to work with MQ DQS?

Question for radiology transcription - Posted By: Lisa

I have done orthopedic transcription for about 4 years now and was wanting to give radiology transcription a try. There is currently a position open at a local hospital for a a radiology transcriptionist. What references do any of you suggest I get to help me. TIA

Line count questions/confusion/upset - Posted By: Confused

I would like some line count pros to help me figure this out, please! During the recruiting process I specifically asked how I would be getting paid and I was told "per line which includes 65 characters including spaces, footers, headers, and any norms pulled into the report." I downloaded the FlashCount program from this site and started comparing this line count against the company's. So far, It "appears" that I'm getting shorted about 100+/- lines/day and they are using more like 74 characters with spaces. What is the difference between cpl and gross cpl? How would you interpret their explanation for how I would be paid? Is the FlashCount program accurate enough?

Thanks!

Doc is using software to do his own reports that puts the � symbol after trade drug names and - Posted By: JWA

I'm wondering if anyone is aware of a software program, maybe voice recognition, that does this? (I coudn't access the VR board to ask). This is one doctor in a practice that I transcribe for and I usually do his transcription for him, but the last time I logged into their computer to send them their files, there were reports in his file that I didn't transcribe that have this � behind the trade names. I want to do a little research before talking to the practice. TIA

I finally did it and it felt great! Lol.. I had - Posted By: Just me

a computer that was a piece of JUNK. My husband and kids heard me almost daily yelling at the computer it that it was going to go flying out the window. Well, this morning it tripped and fell out the 2nd story window into the backyard and is now in computer heaven. My new computer is now about 1000 times faster than the other one. No errors, web pages are opening up when I try and open them up, files are opening instead of saying not found, etc. May the old one rest in peace.

I just had to write and wish everyone a HAPPY THANKSGIVING! Enjoy the day, whether you are working o - Posted By: TurkeyeatingMT

Happy Turkey day!

Need dictation equipment advice - Posted By: Casey

Please help! A 5 Dr. practice that I do wants to switch from tapes to digital portables. I have help with this practice from other transcriptionists that work out of their home. Can anyone recommend an easy to setup, user friendly, affordable dictation system to accomodate this over the internet for a non technical person? Ideally, I will be able to set it up so that I can specify which Transcriptionist gets which Dr. & track the status of the dictation.

Anyone know where I can get a list of new drugs - Posted By: that come out every month for free?

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Word of encouragement - Posted By: Patti

For all of you that have asked about getting your own accounts, it is out there. I just got a new account and it is still with tapes but good money, a decent doctor (plastic/hand surgeon), lots of letters/consults which are money makers so like I have said, they are out there you just gotta get your name/business out there to let them know. Of course, this came through another doctor that I already have as a client, but they were looking when they asked this doctor about which service they used. My doc gave me a very high recommendation because I pick-up/deliver, print/ do STAT's and charge a reasonable price for my services. And my docs do appreciate me as well as the office staff. So don't give up or be afraid if you want to get your own accounts as they are out there. Just keep circulating your brochures/flyers or whatever so your name stays at the top of their mind when they are looking because if I did not want this account that is how they would have found someone else. Patti

Dictaphone question(s) - Posted By: baloney amputation

I've been using a Lanier for awhile, just switched to Dictaphone. Can someone tell me how to program a quick-access key to "go to beginning of file" -- or tell me if this is even possible?

Thanks.

Does Dictatphone Ex-Text have automatic save as you are typing? - Posted By: txmt

Thanks.

Per line fee - Posted By: Margaret

I live in Gainesville, GA and am curious what the per line fee should be for this area. I have been typing for an MD for about 7-10 years and have been paid .12 per line.

Thanks,

Margaret

Need Guidance... - Posted By: Nissa Landry

Hello Everyone,

I am not an MT student, but I have only been a Transcriptionist for 1.5 years. I am looking for some guidance and was hoping someone could help me. I am looking for ways to become more productive. I have Instant Text and it is helping big time, but I think my editing slows me down. Any tips on editing would be greatly appreciated or any tips at all. I like this profession, but I am becoming discouraged because I can not produce 1000 lines per day. It seems impossible unless I work all day and all night. So, if you have any advice please post it to me or email me please. Thank you!

Sincerely,

Nissalou

Watch/listen to TV while you work? - Posted By: Li

I have an MT friend who's an excellent transcriptionist. Her office setup at home includes a small TV stationed near her desk. She is able to watch and listen to the TV while she transcribes -- yes, her quality is great.

I tried that with a small TV on routine reports. Was able to glance at it periodically, but it had to be muted.

Anybody else have a TV near their workstation?

I'm all about anything that can keep me in the chair and help squeak a few more lines out per pay period.

Li

Charge for faxing - Posted By: Me

I am starting to fax reports to various places for my account. Some of these will include multiple pages to the same place and some will be only one page. Can anyone tell me what the going rates are for this service? Thanks!

How many Abbrev Expanders do you have? - Posted By: Lucy

Just wondering - how many abbreviations explanders do you guys have - I have 2650. I don't know if that is a lot or not. Just wondering?

Every day, after typing for a couple or hours or more, my right leg swells. sm - Posted By: Anyone else experience this?

I try to remember to get up every couple of hours and walk around, but still, by the end of the day, the leg is swollen from the knee down, and I sit on the sofa with the leg propped up on pillows. I have tried switching the feet I use for my foot pedal, tried propping the foot up on a stool, but nothing seems to help. Any ideas?

Thanks!

How do you get your earnings up? - Posted By: BC

Hi there,

I have been working as an MT since January. It was certainly slow at first as I was on a learning curve. Now I am quite familiar with the work and have made all sorts of "shorthand" for myself with MS Word. I also spend long hours, often more than 8 a day working at this, and I am still only earning under $600 per two weeks. How do I get my earnings up? I have heard one can make very good money doing this... but I am considering going back to work outside the home. I need to earn at least $1000 per two weeks. The company I am with pays 8 cpl for typing and 4 cpl for editing.

Where do you buy Dictaphone Deluxe headphones with the straight plug? Are they worth the $69? nm - Posted By: katydid

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Operative Note websites - Posted By: potatoMT

Hi everyone, I was wondering if anyone knew of any good websites for medical equipment and/or websites to help with Op notes. Much appreciated!!

need help with back brace question NM - Posted By: please check word board

NM

Printer question, help! - Posted By: Liz

I know many of you may not even print at home, but I have to, and I'm running into a big problem with my new laser printer getting jammed up by the sticky paper. It's a Samsung ML-2510. I'm having to feed the paper one page at a time in order to get it to go through.

Are there any good brands/types that work well with the sticky paper?

I was using my inkjet printer, which took the paper fine, but the cartridge was running out in about a week's time, and I couln't afford to buy a new one once a week.

Ideas?

WHY do companies say they hire QA from within? Do - Posted By: sm

they not understand that MT and QA are two completely different positions, and that if an MT wanted a QA position, she would've applied for it in the first place? This has got to be the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard of. Rather than hire someone with 10+ years of QA experience, you'd rather 'promote' an MT to become a newbie QA & have to train them from scratch how to QA? Or make someone who's been a professional QA for years become an MT again, when the reason they became a QA in the first place probably had to do with their hands giving out?! Again, it's not a promotion -- it's a COMPLETELY DIFFERENT JOB. Sometimes I wonder if the people in charge of making these decisions have any MT experience at all. <end of rant>

SoftScript seems different now... - Posted By: frelvis

I recently hired on with SS and found it to be quite different than people in the past have claimed. When I came, they matched what I made at my previous place, and I've heard that they give regular reviews and rate increases with a good review. I'm happy as heck! They have a ton of work, and I do real good with OT and all- better than my last two places combined! The mentor I have and the trainer and supervisors all are very nice. I had computer issues early on, but my laptop was beat up. They even helped me get a desktop through Dell. Whatever happened in the past seems to be gone because I like it and the place described here would not have been good for me! I got a bonus for referring a friend, too.

MS Word question. - Posted By: hannakat

My spell checker occasionally turns off and I have to go in to change it to run again. I have had this computer for several years and have just starting running into this problem. Any suggestions? TIA

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!! - Posted By: Renee

That makes me feel good. I am so frelling tired of Happy Holidays or enjoy the holidays. Well, my holiday is Christmas. Holi-day or Holy Day Christmas, you know the day that Christ was born. So anyway, Merry Christmas to everyone.

Has anyone worked for state prison? - Posted By: Working for state

Am aware of a state prison hiring MTs. Wondering what type of pre employment testing is required.

Thanks!

Keyboard help - Posted By: Kelli

I got a new keyboard a couple of months ago (a Microsoft Comfort Curve). While I mostly like it, I can't seem to consistently get my hands back on the home keys correctly (I guess I lift them off when using short-cut keys) and will usually end up with my right index finger on the K. I also have issues with the right pinky finger upper keys (mainly P & [). I think it might be spread out just a bit long for me or something. I'm not quite sure what to do about it. When I get my plain old straight keyboard out and pretend I am typing on that, that doesn't feel right anymore either.

Any ideas on the best way to go here? I struggle with speed issues as it is, so to clear this up would be a big help.

Anyone willing to share their contract ideas? - Posted By: Frustrated MT

Hey, All ~

I was wondering if there was anyone out there was was willing to share their contract verbiage for YOUR contract that your MTSO signed. There was a wonderful lady who emailed me with some great ideas, but understandably she was not willing to share her contract verbiage because she had paid a lawyer to draft it. I totally understand that! I was just wondering if there was anyone who had drafted their own who would share with me (identifying info could be removed, of course)

I would have money to pay a lawyer if my rackin' frackin' MTSO would pay me, but I'm still without the paycheck I was due on Monday! Anyone who has done this themselves and who would be willing to share, PLEEEEEEASE email me with it and I will be beside myself with thankfulness.

<--- See! This is me being beside myself with thankfulness!

anyone know how to add a normal - Posted By: in escription?

tyty!

Does anyone do any other at-home work other than MT? - Posted By: Just curious

I need to get more work but don't want to go back to an office atmosphere. Any ideas would be appreciated.