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Posted By: HelenaHandbasket
I want to apply for a second job in addition to the one I have. Assuming the new company will ask where I work now. There is no policy at my current job which prevents me from doing this. Just not sure how to handle it when I am asking and how to keep the current job from knowing about the other one. Do recruiters have contacts with other recruiters and compare notes? I just don't want to get all the bad dictators when they find out.
DAT files -
Posted By: Jennifer Rogers
Is there a freeware or shareware dictation program that plays DAT files?
dication min to transcription min -
Posted By: sue
What is the current converstion for dictation minutes to transcription minutes. Is it more if you are inputing all the demographics??
We are behind, 1 ft quit/ 1 ft on vac leaving 2 ft for six facilities. Mostly long MRs and Op reports. My boss wants to know why we are behind because the numbers are down. Where is all the dication coming from. I asked to pick up some perdiem help until we can find someone. He was like, NO!! Show me why this is needed?? Is he for real!
I need some ammo to bring him in to reality.
software to transfer files quick -
Posted By: Eileen
Is there any software out there that is cheap and transfers my files easy, as I am running out of space on my computer and would like to transfer them to a cd disc for each year. I already created the folders. Any help would be appreciated.
the days doing MT just crawl along -
Posted By: HELP
I want to be productive, 1800+ per day would be nice. I'm thinking of covering all the clocks in the room where I work and using an alarm clock. Closing browser windows. Set the clock for every hour or two hours. I have no idea. Help i'm in a rut and can't get out.
PMT Inc. -
Posted By: jd
Has anyone heard of PMT Inc.?
Thanks for any help!
lab results -
Posted By: keytapper
Any good websites for ranges of lab results? Thanks for any info...
Too experienced? sm -
Posted By: HelenaHandbasket
Looking for a little advice. While applying for MT jobs recently I have been told I am too experienced to "just transcribe" because they see that I have held supervisory and other positions in the industry - along with many years of actual transcribing experience. I realize these days about 8 cpl is the going rate and although I wish it were higher, I wouldn't apply to these postings if I wasn't willing to work for that rate. Just looking to supplement my income. I would hate to leave all this experience off my resume, but maybe I should? Any ideas for a different way to spin this?
EXText word client blank screen everytime I login -
Posted By: sunflower
I am using EXText Word Client software with Transnet. I am getting a blank screen everytime I login. I have uninstalled and reinstalled the software an upgraded but still errors out the same way. Are there any EXtexters who could help?
To those with good headsets -
Posted By: Liv
Do the better quality headsets allow you to not have to crank the volume so much? I don't like blasting my ears but with the poor quality recording and the way the dictators speak, I often have to.
Have you noticed that is not so much the case once you have purchased good headphones? - Thanks for any feedback.
Keyboard that the letters won't wear off -
Posted By: Kathy
Does anyone have a suggestion of a keyboard where the letters don't wear off. Got a new keyboard one month ago and I can hard see the letters. I have tried the flexible keyboard and totally hated it. (I think I have too much acid in my body or that is what I have been told).
Kathy
archives -
Posted By: ll
where do I go to get to archives?
What are the TX platforms to stay away from ? I am currently on a job using EMDAT -
Posted By: Frustrated!!
and I am about to loose my mind! I am new to the company and this platform is making me as a new employee look like a bumbling fool!!! I feel like I am always complaining about somthing or another because the program does not seem to be very user friendly. I am wondering if I shouldn't just look for another company to work for. I just don't know what other platforms to steer clear of in the future when looking for work.
MagicJack -
Posted By: wileo
For anybody who has MagicJack, do you know if it is possible to use this in conjunction with another service such as Vonage? There is no local area code available with MagicJack in my state, so for anybody calling me even in the same town, it would long distance for them. I am just wondering if it is possible to have Vonage for incoming calls and then MagicJack for outgoing calls. Thank you!
Name of periodical -
Posted By: Christina Vantilborgh
What is the name of the subscription periodical that gives updated drug information? I found it a few weeks ago and for the life of me, I cannot recall what it's called.
Two f/t jobs -
Posted By: Can't keep up
Anyone out there work two f/t jobs and if so how do you manage? I am the only one working in my family as my husband is not able to work and trying to get SS and seems one job alone is not doing it.
To daycare or not to daycare?! -
Posted By: Alyssa
I am a home-based Transcriptionist who worked VERY part time (2 hours a day or less) until my daughter was a little over 1 year old, and then my husband got promoted, I went back to school and quit my job. Now my degree is almost finished, and I am getting ready to start back at home again on a full-time basis with my old company. I cringe at the thought of sending my daughter to daycare, especially while I sit at home all day typing, but I am not sure I can get enough production done with a 19-month-old around all hours of the day. Does anyone have any experience with YOUNG children at home and working full time? I'm not going to push myself to produce the huge numbers I know I otherwise could, but I would just like to still be in the mix and have full-time status AND be with my daughter...I guess I want it all!
Is transcription really dying? -
Posted By: lolabug
I have another question for all of you...is transcription really dying out? I haven't seen that where I'm located, we are pretty much in high demand. I didn't even go to school and I got a job in-house at our hospital starting at over $13.00 an hour. But, now that I am reading all of these posts I'm starting to wonder what the chances are of me being able to continue this profession, esspecially since we are thinking of moving to a big city in the near future. I am really considering going into coding school starting in September so my husband and I will both get our degree at the same time. I'm just wondering if I should get out while I'm ahead. Any advice is appreciated. Thanks!
KVM switch for computer -
Posted By: nannette kessler
Anyone use a KVM switch to keep their own monitor and keyboard, yet switch between 2 computer towers? Also, can the second computer tower be easily connected to the internet..?
I was just wondering if on-site MTs get paid more than at-home MTs? -
Posted By: cw
I am just curious if MTs that work at hospitals make more since they would probably get paid per hour as opposed to cents per lines for a transcription company. TIA!
May not want to type that! -
Posted By: Mary
This is a good example of what I am trying to say....In the search box I put "People's Support Transcription". When I got to my options, I saw a response from this web site; about the second one down. Did you know that our posts are not exclusive to MT Stars? They go out for the WORLD to see!!
best position and board for typing -
Posted By: getting old
I find my hands getting tired and shoulders hurt from typing so much. What keyboards do you use and how do you have it positioned? I type with my keyboard in my lap, just a straight keyboard, but still am not as productive as I would like to be and find my fingers not responding as quickly as I'd like. Also noticed I have a lot of pain in my ankle some time from the foot pedal and my knee hurts too. I have my seat positioned low so my monitor is directly ahead. Any advice would be appreciated. I'm going to buy a new keyboard on ebay because I work 2 accounts, one on a desktop and one on my laptop, keep having to unplug my keyboard from my desktop to place on my keyboard, is getting to be a hassle.
combo MT/MC classes -
Posted By: Karen
I am thinking of taking a Medical Transcription class. My sister who is a Physician's Assistant tells me I should do coding instead. Does anyone know anything about the combo classes and whether they are a good idea and if they prepare you enough?
Thanks
If you have done both radiology and acute care -
Posted By: Just thinking
which account do you think you made more money transcribing?? tia
hip arthritis -
Posted By: requesting recommendations
Anyone tried anything OTC for arthritis pain? Been to doc but that didn't help either. Appreciate any suggestions. Thanks.
On job board "New World Trans" ...I am wondering -
Posted By: MT
firstly what kind of company they are when they cannot spell the word "pedal" correctly and also 7 cents CAD??? What is the CAD? Something fishy about his ad.
The birds have been swarming like crazy around here today....sm -
Posted By: Georgia gal
it's obvious the atmosphere is changing between the cold front heading this way and Wilma working her way to Florida. The last time I saw the birds swarming like this was right before Katrina hit.
need help on word board -
Posted By: help please!
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Help MPCount4 -
Posted By: 2teens
Does anybody know if this program can be found anywhere. I have used it for quite some time and need it for another pc but cannot find it anymore. They have a new program free but I dont like that one. I like the old MPCount4. Can this be found anywhere else. It is no longer on the original site as they seemed to have combined the program with MPWord.
TIA
Anyone know if there is a stomach virus going around right now. -
Posted By: PAMT
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Does anyone have a GOOD reference -
Posted By: nn
Site for findings doctors in any state? I use the Dr - 411 and it's okay, but I would really love some input on any others that are really good.
Thanks!
WOOOOW -
Posted By: MKC
I just had someone that bugged me and bugged me for a job, train. She is all happy fine with the doctor fine with the account fine with the pay and after i get all done giving her info via IM she quits responding and i get an email that she cant be responsible for this account. Other ppl have people do that to them? I am in just awe at how much time i WASTED on her and if you want her name go ahead and email would hate for anyone else to waste time on someone who doesnt like to work. Makes me worry she is "stealing" info!!
Need doc on 65CPL. sm -
Posted By: NNMT
I've gotten 2 doctors who had wanted to know if I give a line rate that it is a 65CPL rate. I saw somewhere that AAMT wrote something that stated they recommended it but MTs had the option of using something other than that. Hope I paraphrased this correctly.
Basically need something to prove that 65 cpl is not a national standard. Don't have any software for VBC or ASCII. Use line counting software and charge 10 CPL, which is the going rate in my area, based on a 60CPL.
If I can't get documentation, I hope to provide some sort of explanation. Maybe they think I'm cheating them or something. Frankly, I think I'm cheating myself at 10 CPL, but you can't go over the rate without ruffling feathers and not getting accounts.
Thanks to those who respond.
Anyone know anything about this -
Posted By: xcopper
So, with Obama's announcement today about his intention to invest heavily in EMR, what are your thoughts? For those of you working for offices that have not yet gone that route, is it a worry? I know EMR has been steadily gaining ground for some time, but having federal funding available sure seems like a big push in that direction. Are MTs going to be joining the ranks of the unemployed?
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Paid by the minute... new to me... does $1.14/minute sound reasonable? -
Posted By: Easy account, pay on time, IC status. TY
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Our Military People -
Posted By: This holiday season
I want to share something my family does in case you're interested in doing something similar. We live near a military base and every year I call and get the names of a couple of soldiers to invite into our home for Christmas Day. These are soldiers who are very far from home and not scheduled for leave on Christmas. We been doing this for several years and it has been such a wonderful experience. We have made friends that we'll keep in contact with until ... 
We pick up these soldiers up at a set time and set gate on the base. They have dinner with us and we always give them some small gifts -- phone cards, note cards, stamps, restaurant gift certificates, etc. The guys love it when they get a box of all occasion cards with stamps, as most of them say they aren't very good at picking out cards to send back home. We end the evening by driving around showing them Christmas lights, etc.
Yes, it is generally a bit awkward for them at first, but they always end up getting "comfortable" and enjoying themselves.
You usually need to call early - they do have to make sure you aren't a serial killer or terrorist. Often times, they have an office set up where you fill out a form for "adopting a soldier" and that simplifies matters a great deal.
Merry Christmas to all of you!
Does anyone who uses the Magic Jack (sm) -
Posted By: mtmmm
Suddenly today, Saturday, have the foot pedal not work? This is the first time I have ever had this problem and I am wondering if it is systemic today - and hopefully everything will be OK. Any advise please. This was only phone option I had for LDS and its pretty scary not to be able to work with it today. Thanks for any advise or comments.
Interesting article -
Posted By: in Advance
EMR might not soon replace us after all....
http://health-information.advanceweb.com/common/Editorial/Editorial.aspx?CC=66392&CP=1
Independent contractor -
Posted By: pauline
I am hesitant to take that giant leap into being totally an IC. I have an IC position now and my boss has offered it to me FT and he lets you work as much as you want. Basially I try to keep somewhat of a decent schedule. I also work for a large outsource company. I can make more money as an IC and have checked on a zillion insurance companies, all about the same. I have never been without health insurance doing transcription and that is what scares me especially since I am older.
One friend has quit this company that we work for already. It is such a struggle to get line count especially since they do not pay for "S".
Do any of you IC people that might work for a smaller outsouce company regret being an IC? I know that one has to be organized and set aside money for taxes but I feel that mentally I would be happier if I would just take the dive. I have worked this PT position for 4 years and the boss is great to work for and he tells you all of the time he appreciates your work which one very seldom hears and he also has good bonus money for working holidays if you want and even gets you a Xmas gift which is very nice and he really is thoughtful and I know we make him lots of money, but he is lucky to have dedicated girls too.
I am thinking that I need the mental change and I will be doing the work type I love to do and that is OPs. I have just lost my drive, motivation of going to work everyday for this national company and I just cannot seem to get beyond that barrier no matter how much I have tried. We run out of work, too many people on accounts, then have to sit and wait. My time is valuable just like theirs. My doc wanted to put me on Lexapro and I took three and then I got to thinking I am not going to let my old hospital drive me crazy and depressed and I quit taking the Lexapro. I need to focus on another goal right now. I feel like Eagle Eyes are watching me all of the time. The only thing holding me back is I have medical insurance with this other place but since being there I have only reached the 800 lines a day goal a few times and it took me about 10 hours to do that which is awful. It seems like you type forever and get nowhere. I have lost my speed and I very seldom get to do OPs anymore. I used to do 30 a day at least.
I want to enjoy life a little more and there are other jobs out there that do pay much better than I am making taxes or no taxes to fool with. I have done this type of work for 29 years and maybe I am at that burnout point and just need a fresh change. I really think I need a fresh start so to speak. Thanks for letting me vent. Any feedback will be helpful. I do not have any small children, all grown so I am very very flexible.
Is it worth being an IC, bottom line????
I'm afraid this person does NOT like Christmas... -
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Need help on the word board -
Posted By: please (no message).
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Where are the $20-$30/hr jobs? -
Posted By: puzzled
Just wondering if they are out there. So far I make $10/hour or LESS and it's not going to pay bills. thanks.
copy type -
Posted By: tristen
What would you charge to type up sermons from hand written notes, located in Kentucky, I'm thinking by the page, what would be the industry standard?
Please Help - anyone who uses the Kinesis Freestyle Solo split keyboard.... -
Posted By: Kiki
am considering buying one. However, I noticed you have to buy a keypad separately. I use the numbers at the top so I don't need a keypad. Or so I thought, until I realized I use the plus and minus key on the keypad when we are in the ADT screen to move the date back.
So, my question is: Do I have to also buy that separate keypad or is there a plus/minus key (that you don't have to use SHIFT to use) on the keyboard?
Thanks! 
My expansions on MQ's server -
Posted By: MQer
Conditions at my local MQ ofc have deteriorated to the point where I am ready to throw in the towel and look elsewhere. My question: I am using my own computer. Is it possible to retrieve/print out my Expanders and shortcuts that I made up myself before I leave. I've only worked for MQ, and imagine I've accumulated over 2000 of these shortcuts. I know they are on my hard drive, but I have no program that will enable me to access them. Does anyone know of any such animal? Secondarily, has anyone ever left one MQ ofc for another, or just plain asked to be switched to other accounts. TIA
any one heard of glitazone (insulin?) -
Posted By: cant document
thanks
Cannot recall password for Windows :( -
Posted By: Greetings Comrades
PC crashed so I pulled out the old PC from years ago. But, I cannot recall my password. Can I get around this somehow? I am lost without my puter :(.
Thanks!
Pay per word -
Posted By: Worth The Switch?
I am currently working as an MT making 7.5 cpl plus shift diff on Saturdays. I was just offered a position doing alternate types of medical-based transcription (roundtables and advisory board meetings). I have done multi-voice stuff in the past, but I have always been paid by the audio hour.
I have seen that this company starts at 0.0051 cents per WORD. I have never been paid per word before and have no idea how to determine if that is a fair wage, and if I can expect to make similar to what I am making now. I may be able to start higher than that, given my experience, but I was curious if anyone has any realistic idea of what that works out to be in comparison to my current wage.
Any help would be appreciated! Thanks! :)
AMA membership/nonmembership -
Posted By: dlsifford
I need to know the signifiance of whether a doctor is a member of the AMA or not. What exactly does this organization do and what does their membership mean. Any info would be helpful. I am researching a physicain who is a nonmember.
Which hand-held unit is simplest for doctors? sm -
Posted By: Needtoknow
Need a handheld unit, but need to know of simplest one for doctors to use. Also, is there a program that uploads the dictation as soon as you connect the unit that sends it automatically? Thanks.
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