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Posted By: SA
I am not an IC, but work from home and use my own laser printer and computer. I currently work for one doctor only. I have been with this doctor for 7 years and was an IC up until a year ago. I have been purchasing paper and ink for laser printer and drive to his office once a week to deliver reports.
Should I bill him for paper and ink? Paper and especially ink for printer is very expensive.
USB vs serial -
Posted By: Patti
I am ordering Gearplayer as I am getting my first digital account -- if I have both serial and USB available is one better over the other? Yea I am a little backwards ini this part of the program.
Anyone do Psych? -
Posted By: TravelinMT
Do you have any websites you recommend specific to psych meds, term, etc?
Does anyone know how to go about applying for a government job? -
Posted By: i.e., the post office nm
nm
unbelievable -
Posted By: ER MT
In Shanghai because of a rabies scare, 50,000 dogs have been clubbed to death. This is so upsetting to me because I love animals. They even offered dog owners 63 cents to kill their own dogs before they sent out the teams to kill them !! They actually "seized dogs from their owners and beat them to death on the spot." What a bunch of barbarians. Wow. Glad I live in the U.S.
one of those days -
Posted By: everydaymt
I can't concentrate, my head hurts, and I can't hear half of what is being said.
Sorry, I needed to whine for a minute.
Thanks for letting me
Insurance/change of status -
Posted By: MQMT
Did all MQ offices receive the e-mail regarding loss of benefits (insurance, PTO) and change of status to statutory if you don't make the line count quota immediately - or was it just Atlanta office?
Fingers aching. I want an MT supervisor position. What do I need to do? -
Posted By: HELP!
Just can't take transcribing any more physically or mentally. I just want to send e-mails to my team and take it easy. Are there supervisor jobs posted anywhere? How do I get started and what qualifications are necessary? I've been MT for 10 long years. Enough?
9-PIN FOOTPEDALS -
Posted By: Kimk
I have two 9-pin foot pedals (IN-DB9) for sale as I am no longer doing transcription. They are in excellent condition and were not used very much at all. I am asking $35.00 each plus shipping. I also have a Dictaphone C-phone if anyone still uses those. Email me if interested. THANKS!!
How do I delete entries in InstaText that were made in error? -
Posted By: Anybody know? (NM)
dd
what is greendot? -
Posted By: CS
Is it a safe way to get your paycheck deposited? TIA
Instant Text versus Smart Type -
Posted By: me
Which one is considered the best and has anybody out there used both? Which one is easiest to learn.
Could you all help me find a company that does not need -
Posted By: cable or DSL sm
I am a soon to be displaced acute care MT as the account I transcribe on has moved on to another company. I would really appreciate any input about the companies you work for that do not need cable or DSL and how well you like where you are, etc. Thank you in advance for your time.
cymed -
Posted By: anonymous
Anyone working for Cymed that can tell me pros, cons, how many accounts they typically assign you, workload consistency, dictator quality, $$ potential, platform info, etc. Just tested w/ them and want to make sure I am getting into something positive here. Any info appreciated!!
Word Autocorrect question... -
Posted By: tia
I have a part time position that does not want abbreviations typed out if the doctor says them as an abbreviation except on diagnosis. I use auto correct in word as an expander. Need to know how, if it can be done, to stop the auto correct from extending out word or phrase when I just want the abbreviation without having to backspace to erase and correct. Anyone?
Career Step is on myspace now -
Posted By: AG
Just telling you guys if you were grads or whatever, in case you are interested. A CS student friend of mine told me about it today. I went through CS and I loved it. Anyway, like I said, in case you are a myspacer.
myspace.com/careerstep
which credit cards have the lowest interest now? -
Posted By: Leo
Looking to consolidate some bills, looking for the credit card with lowest interest
For anyone who has ever done direct deposit, why does it sometimes come right away in the morning an -
Posted By: countryMT
odd but I have never done DD so dont really understand how it is routed through the fed and the bank.
Free Text Expander -
Posted By: Danny
Ditto Text Expander BETA Testers needed.
We are in need of volunteers for the final phase of testing our new version of Ditto Text Expander.
Volunteers should be transcriptionists who have time for feedback after
using the program to perform their work.
Approved testers will receive Ditto version upgrades free of charge. If you have the
time to assist and would like a Free Professional Text Expander, please send us an
email to support@palabrio.com with the subject: "Ditto Beta Tester"
Preview the product here: http://www.palabrio.com
Best wishes,
Danny
Palabrio Software
vacuum cleaners -- value vs. cost? -
Posted By: sm
Oreck? Wal-Mart versions? what do you know from experience?
Emdat platform ??? -
Posted By: Elizabeth
I did a search on archives regarding this platform and was surprised to find so many negative reports on it. Is there anyone out there that actually likes it and able to get good line counts? Also, how long does it take to get used to it and do you need to use a special foot pedal for it? Thanks for you help.
Hospital has it TOO good -
Posted By: TIA
The hospital I work for asked me to give them an average of reports and an average minutes of dictations I transcribe for them. I have been working for this hospital as an IC for almost 10 years being their primary Transcriptionist with only one other girl to help with H&P and overflow. A third of my work is radiology. I get paid by the minute (Use to think this was great) of dictation and finally asked for an increase the beginning of last year. After that they started looking at national services and found out they charged THREE times as much as I did. Now the hospital is being bought out by another company and I guess I have to prepare myself for the threat again. ANYWAY, I hear everyone complaining about radiology reports being paid per report. If I got paid per report, my income would go up considerably. On my averaging reports, I found that if I got paid for radiology per report I would make twice what I am now getting for these reports even if I only got a DOLLAR a report. That's a considerable difference.
Need reference sites for oncology -
Posted By: CAMT
Need recommendations for reference sites on the web for oncology terms and drug reference. Any help is appreciated. Thanks!
Do numbers how up in MS Word Count -
Posted By: TERRY
Hi. Does anyone know if number characters show up as word count in MS Word? I'm doing a lot of them in tables, etc. as well as a lot of symbols. Just curious.
Thanks,
Terry
RE: Auto Text - I keep adding AutoText entries but then the next day they are gone. Any suggestion -
Posted By: Kris
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Help on the word board please -
Posted By: romey
NM
Abacus Line Counting Program -
Posted By: Ditzy
I've been using this for about a year. It used to count subdirectories. I thought all I had to do was check "add subdirectory files to listbox." Now it's not working. Am I forgetting something?
What is the best platform you've ever worked on -
Posted By: YourOpinionPlease
and why? What do you like about it? Also, what is the worst?
I really like EditScript 8 & although it isn't perfect, I like the fact that I can access other reports on the same patient/same dictator if I need to verify something (although I never trust it 100% lol) One thing I don't like is that I can't use my Expanders (or maybe I can, but don't know how to go about it?)
I don't like ChartScript, as I don't think its very user friendly and those old DOS-based antiquated systems were for the birds!
Poster from Slidell..are you out there? -
Posted By: abc
Sunday, before Katrina, someone posted on this board saying she was from Slidell and was doing to stay and ride out the storm..Are you out there?? Are you okay? From what I can see on news reports, Slidell was devastated..Was your home spared? I was thinking about you during this week..Are you okay?
Jobs and Vista -
Posted By: Cynthia
Is anyone else out there having a hard time trying to get a job with Windows Vista on your computer? What is the problem with this. I have had several interviews and as soon as they found out I have vista, they are not compatible? What are you going with Vista doing? Thanks for any help.
DD is a 1st grade teacher, and is ready to throw in the towel -
Posted By: venting for my daughter
already - not because of the kids, but because of the interferring parents (mothers) who cannot bear to let "little Suzie" out of the nest, cuz, you know, she is my baby, so I want to be with her as much as I can. She thinks these mothers cause more harm psychologically for the kids that anyone realizes. They lose coping skills, other kids make fun of them for being a big baby, and they lose all identity. Can't these mothers get a life away from the kid's school? She has 3 or 4 that think they know everything and are constantly interrupting her to "correct" her way of teaching. She is not a new teacher, has been teaching for over 10 years now and is rated one of the top teachers in this area.
To the Mods -
Posted By: Ed D
Exactly what will happen when a poster , acting as moderator , hits the "vote/moderate" button? Will this alert the board mods that there is a complaint being registered about the post and generate a request for removal?
No paycheck, need advice -
Posted By: Lindsay
I have worked for a company since April 21 of this year. I began asking about my first paycheck around the beginning of May, because it was my understanding that I would be paid for what I worked in April on May 1. After asking MANY times, one of my bosses (they are husband and wife) finally responded to me (saying that he had already responded many times) only when I stated that I would not continue to submit any more work until I got an explanation of where my paycheck was. He told me that I had misunderstood when I was hired, and that I would be paid June 1st for the pay period of March 5 - April 29. I decided (stupidly) to continue working, and the same thing has happened this month. I have been given three different explanations as to when my paycheck was mailed. Today, I finally stated, again, that I would not submit work until I received either the paycheck, or a faxed copy or emailed copy of something that proved that a check was issued and mailed to me. He was very rude, and basically said, he would not do it, and I would be "shut off" from work. The wife emailed me and said she did not want me to quit, and that the check had been resent the previous day. I subsequently gave my two-weeks' notice, and stated that I would complete any and all assignments given in the next two weeks, but wanted to quite thereafter (which I have to do according to the contract I signed). I live in CA, and the company is located in PA... and I already submitted a back-wage complaint online, but do not know what else to do. I have read recently that other people have had this problem, and am in contact with someone else that works there currently, who has only received one paycheck, and has worked for them since January. They also charge a "start up fee" of 100.00, so the check I am waiting on is only for 17.00! It's not the money, It is the fact that I have worked very hard for 2 months and have not been paid! He was also very rude and brought up personal things about myself and family in his emails. ANY ADVICE is MUCH appreciated. Thank you.
Forgive me if this is old news. -
Posted By: RSG
Came across this article tonight; while it comes to no conclusions, it's interesting nonetheless. Especially where an executive from a national MT company calls his at-home MTs "overpaid housewives."
http://health-information.advanceweb.com/common/EditorialSearch/AViewer.aspx?AN=HI_07jul30_hip12.html&AD=07-30-2007
Can I transfer instant text word list to autocorrect?? -
Posted By: jen
Hi all. Well I have a ton of entries stored in my Instant Text program. The problem is, that now that I am using Editscript version 8 instead of version 6, whenever I use my instant text program, it freezes up on me.. So I am just wondering, is there any way that I can transfer over my IT word lists over to autocorrect in microsoft word?? I think this is the only text Expander I can use with editscript 8. I really appreciate any help with this!!
What companies use DocQscribe beside MQ & DGS. Please help! -
Posted By: Shel
Working for two companies is not enough, so I need another that uses DocQScribe (for easier training) and a flexible/PRN type of schedule. Willing to work PRN weekends too.
MDI-FL -
Posted By: EmmaMT
Is MDI-FL the same company as "Medical Dictation Inc." out of Brooksville, FL? Also, do they offer independent contractor positions or only employee status? Looked on their website and didn't see anything about IC. Thanks!
Need info ASAP -
Posted By: Alice
WordZXpressed in Georgia, are they any good, what do they pay, etc.? Any info.Alice
Need to get a new PC monitor, need opinions -
Posted By: PA MT
Anyone with flat panels, how do you like them? Any problems with them?
EMR -
Posted By: LinK
I just heard from my employer. Good news for me on the EMR front for now. I'm going inhouse for a couple of half days in March to train to do EMR from home. Not sure what it's going to entail, but at least my MT job is safe for now. Maybe this will give hope to others.
we are thinking about moving to Denver (sm) -
Posted By: Denver, anyone?
and I'm wondering if there's anyone out there who lives in or around that area. Any info good or bad would be appreciated. I just wanna know the basics, like how hard would it be for a southern family to adapt to Colorado? TIA! 
Another EXText question... -
Posted By: RockinMT
This just started happening to me... EXText works fine and at the end of the night, I exit out. Then when I go to shut down my computer, I get a message saying EXText is not responding and then I have to click "end now." Then the next day, when I start up EXText I get those messages that say the local normal.dot file is newer than the one on the server and my local ESP file is newer than the one on the server and I have to click yes or no to use the local files.
It just started doing this within the last couple of weeks. Any ideas? I really don't want to call the tech people. I'm not in the mood to be condescended to!
Flash Count question -
Posted By: Snow Bunny
What's the difference between the Extended Word Count and the Regular Word Count?
Anyone seen that reality dating show "hookup"? -
Posted By: I missed it last week, but
It sounds interesting to me as I have tried on line dating before, mostly just horror stories, so I could probably relate well. Wondering if it was any good, and if its still supposed to be on Thursdays.
Do PA's get paid to dictate by the line? SM -
Posted By: Betsy Cross
 I am doing a 25 minute preop of a patient admitted for removal of two lipomas.
CanScribe/Career Step -
Posted By: Denise
Hi,
I'm thinking of taking the CanScribe course, which is the Canadian equivalent to the Career Step program. I was wondering if there are others out there that have taken this program. I would like to get some feedback from those who have. Also, for those of you who are in Canada, what are the work from home opportunities like for MT? I don't want to go through all this and then have little prospect for employment in the end.
Thanks.
I don't post here super often but I could use some thoughts (m) -
Posted By: MT
and support. Don't flame me for sounding weak or needy. I had a client call me out of the blue today (actually his secretary called me) and told me that I was no longer transcribing his letters. But were clear I'd still be transcribing for his partner. I asked why, she said she didn't know what his "gripe" was but that he made her be the bad guy. It feels personal to me, not because he did it on a personal level, but I guess it hurts like a personal attack because my work is very serious to me and I'd hate to think that he thought I wasn't do my job well enough. I know I was. I often felt undermined or a little accused by the staff at times. I was supposed to pick up x number of times per week and about a month ago they called and said "now, how often ARE you picking up?" which sounded like they were not believing I was coming when I should. I pick up after hours, have my own key. Other times I'll get lists of reports they need. Some I've given them weeks or months earlier. Some I don't have at all, BUT not because I lost them, because they weren't dictated. I keep a physical list of all reports on each tape I do and if it's not on the tape, it's not on the list. I mentioned this to the sec. once before in my defense when she's said "he dictated such and such" when he actually only thought he did or accidentally taped over it something, kwim? Things are so tight for us right now as they are for so many of us. I guess I just need to vent and ask if this has happened to others? Where you felt undermined and let go unfairly? Or if you've just had doctors come and go every so often for really no good reason? I feel bad. These doctors' wives are my friends (were before I worked for him) and I think that makes it feel more personal. I've been very good about and tried really hard not to mention personal in the office or the office when I see them socially so the two are separate. I just feel like he was unhappy with me and I often wondered if he was just by the questions the girl asked me and made me feel like she thought I wasn't doing my job right. But I really thought if HE had a problem, HE would talk to me so I was okay. Guess not, huh? Thanks if you even read this far. If you have a prayer or two to spare for me that it all works out, that I find work fast to replace this income and that my family doesn't feel any effects from it. Also that the relationship and my feelings are healed, that I can overcome it. I'd just appreciated any shared experiences. Thanks. (P.S. Not in the best frame of mind right now, so I apologize for any typos or errors. This is my disclaimer that I'm not going to proofread this, lol).
Foot pedal question -
Posted By: mdtc
While cleaning out my office closet, I came across a foot pedal. I am unsure what it is compatible with. I think I purchased it off ebay or this website a while back. I wanted to use it with Express Scribe, but it is not compatible with that. I thought I would check with you all and see if anyone could help me identify what it would work with. The information on the back of the foot pedal is FTSWIN19 and then below that is A1001857. I am thinking that maybe it works with different transcription software, the SUM Medical Transcription Program, or maybe even an actual transcription machine. The connector is round with 8 pins. If anyone can help me, I would greatly appreciate it!
Thanks 
More Autotext woes. -
Posted By: MSMT
So I started (or so I thought) building my Autotext back up because I LIKE using F3 and only having to remember 1 abbreviation to get 5 different expansions. My line count went down 500 lines going from having it to not having it.
BUT when I went to save it and copy it to my new file, it was the same size as when I started, and I checked the normal.dot several time while I was working and it was always the same exact size as when I started. What do y'all think is going on?
Can anyone recommend any good acute care reference books -
Posted By: ???????
I am thinking of changing from clinic to acute care transcription. Can anyone recommend any good reference books that I should have? TIA
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