Anyone else going from DQS to ExText and noticing

of your line count off the top to account for headers which is not fair because none of the headers are the same for every facility.  It doesn't matter to OSI because they take 17% of your total lines anyway.  This is common knowledge to anyone who has ever had a supervisory position at OSI.  This is thievery plain and simple and matter of fact I left OSi and went to MedQuist.  A lot of people don't like Medquist but I make twice the money that I made at OSI.  DQS is a much better program than ExText. 

The post was about going from MedQuist to Transtech and making a lower line count.  I don't know about them but maybe they do the same thing as OSI but I doubt it or there wouldn't be so many happy employees there.  If it doesn't work out for me at MedQuist my next step will be to Transtech.  17% of my work?  No thank you.

• Anyone else going from DQS to ExText and noticing - lines are harder to get? OSI does take 17%
  • This post is in regard to the post w/ the heading below - NM
  • TT doesn't pay header and footer or any of the automated info. nm - NM
    • Most companies don't pay headers & footers - also don't skim 17% off the top (NM)
      • Just checked line count for another GREAT Extext company - Only 8% - HUGE difference from OSI's 17% (nm)
        • 11% to 13% - Wendy
          • OSI reduced header/footer size but still keeps - 17% (no msg)
        • What company is this? NM - NowLaterNever
          • Focus - Only 8% - HUGE difference from OSI's 17% (nm)

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Both accounts are about the same difficulty, just find ExText more cumbersome and where I used to do 1200 lines in 6 hours on DQS I now take every bit of 8 hours and sometimes that doesn't do it. Am i just getting slow to learn new things or has anyone else noticed this same thing?

I really like ExText.  It is very user-friendly.  My line counts with TT are consistent with those from other companies I have worked for in the past that used a different platform.  I would suggest you contact the person that hired you regarding your concerns about ExText and let them explain the way it works, i.e., what you are paid for and what you are not paid for, and any other questions you may have. 

I've used ExText in the last 2 jobs I've had, and we have a shortcut program, ESP, which is easy to use.  I had a hard time learning ExText for a few weeks, but the training at the first company was not very good.  Now I'm very comfortable with it.

Just know that starting a new job has pressures, so just keep on asking questions until you get it.

I do enjoy being able to search the old charts.  Today I had to look up the dictator's old charts and then the patient's old charts, but I found what I wanted.

If you want to post your email, I'll be glad to help you get started.  My new company has excellent instructions and tips.

It would probably help if you named the actual programs.  I have worked with both Dictaphone EXText and Docuscribe (DQS) on the same PC with no problems whatsoever.  The key is having a lot of memory, making sure all of your operating system software is up to date, keeping your folders cleaned out, etc. 

Be selective on your KVM switch if you have to get one and routers, too.  I have used a Linksys KVM with audio for 2 years now and LOVE it.  Never had a single problem.  Good luck with the 2nd job.