At one point, they said MQ was training convicts to transcribe ... no worries here .. lol nm
Posted By: ltmt on 2008-08-03
In Reply to: While I agree that background checks may not be necessary for this job, I sure wouldn't want - phillychick
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Their training schedule kind of got backed up and so far the only training..(sm)
I've had is one short Bayscribe session. But I extended my 2 week notice at Medquist and I have until July 17 now to get some training in at MDI and do some reports to get familiar with the platforms. I'm looking forward to it!
No worries...
I'm in complete agreement with a policy like that. However, since ____, and likewise myself, have come on and used our real names, I can only assume that this entitles others to use our name in this thread. However, I will not post the name of who I believe is the original poster unless and/or until she posts it herself. Somehow, I don't think that will happen. :o) Cheers!
I'm new there too and this worries me. sm
I personally have not had any problems, but I am not up to my full amount yet either. I have been released from QA and have been working without problems, but now I am concerned. Switching jobs was a very stressful process for me to begin with and I don't want to have to do it anytime soon.
No worries..
We knew what you meant :)
no worries
I think I know what company you are talking about, as I have the same contract. I also questioned it when I was offered the position, and the response was, As far as the statement for payment providing receipt from client, this has NEVER been an issue and I do not expect it will ever be – which is, in fact, the reason for the waiting period before the first check, because they pay on a monthly basis. I have been with this company since November 2007 and there HAS NEVER been this problem. Direct deposit is available, I think it's after trial period. This company has been GREAT to work for and is growing rapidly. There is plenty of work and you're right, it is the perfect job. No set hours, 500 line requirement, and a great owner. You would be missing out if you turned it down.
No worries
Well, the recuiter knows the difference between the referrals I do know and the ones I do not. She has an extensive process to determine who is qualified and this is her job that I leave up to her. I understand completely your thinking, but no worries, I have covered my basis on this. I am a smart businesswoman :)
Gee, that worries me. (sm)
Can you give me an example of how that would occur?
No worries!
Business is slow throughout the MT industry as a whole. Hang in there as this will change! Work typically gets slower during the summer months anyways.
What worries me
is that you already sold off a portion of your business. How much longer before you ''sell off'' again? Also, did you knowingly sell to Indians? That is somewhat distressing.
Just curious.
contract worries
they have a contract that has the wording saying they can deduct money from your pay for work that needs to be edited. I didn't like that so I didn't sign.
No worries, by the end of the week, there will
the smart MT's will be leaving by then. It will not take long to note that SS is ripping their lines off.
No worries, be happy.
Don't beat yourself up over it. It is okay, I promise.
Then I have no worries because the hospital
where I work, and I thought they had gone to this several years ago, still has plenty of dictation.
No worries with InfraWare
MTSOs that use the InfraWare platform are already in compliance with these regulations. All data flows through a self-contained workflow system through a level 4 data center. Audit trails reflect all activity regarding each report. All PHI is wiped from the MT's computer when the job is marked complete, so they will have no need to ever search your computer. You are completely safe and protected.
I can't say enough about their training team. Excellent training!
The people at Medware are all just great. I wish I would have joined the Medware family sooner! They are very flexible and caring!
do you mean company training or med transcription itself training?
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The thing that worries me is the name Rose
Maybe I am barking up the wrong tree, but I would have to say that TrueScribe is new on me, and I'm thinking this Rose person has burned MTs out of money and is looking under a new name????? Just my opinion though, not a known fact on my part. I am just a paranoid person though! 
No worries. I can understand how her remarks could make you angry. sm
At least people, men and women, can now take off for that special time. This is not the same by any means, but I remember working inhouse quite a few years ago and our supervisor had everyone so terrorized and in fear or being off that a woman had her gallbladder out and came back to work the next day! I hope those days are gone.
what training? no training for me, first day they Tried to give me 2 ESL....
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they did not come up first. An hour of training is not really training.
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I do 25-30, but I also transcribe 25-30. nm
But if you know how to transcribe very well,
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Transcribe It
Saw a job post on here from Vicky Fageola (?) from Transcribe It. Anyone worked for them or know anything about them? I really need to settle and don't want to waste any more time. Thanks for any info.
Transcribe It
So did you say you DID work there? Have you left? Why did you leave? How was the work? Any info at all would be appreciated.
That's how we transcribe now sm
You don't get to determine what you will and will not type. Ask for the account specifics and follow them--then you get to keep working.
Transcribe+
Hi out there! Anyone familiar with Transcribe+ platform? MT-friendly?
TIA!!
Does she transcribe? That is like...
stealing lollipops from babies' mouths. Wassup over there? Do recruiters/sups really take your work. So glad i didn't bite, i thought they were overhiring.
Any info on Transcribe It? nm
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I only transcribe about 800-900 lines/day.
As you can see, I'm not fast but my quality is fine.
Any thoughts?
transcribe 800-900 lines
Do you have a lot of normals and/or are your reports long? Plus do your doctors dictate clearly? I can't get that many lines a day and I can type fast. But it takes a lot of time to proof, look things up, etc. Honestly, how DO you get that many lines a day? I work as fast as I can, but it's hard when the reports are short, no normals, proofing, etc. What am I doing wrong?
That is low. I transcribe faster than that.
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what platform do you transcribe in?
You consistently do 350-400 lph? That is GREAT!
Transcribe it Quick
I was wondering if anyone had heard back from Transcribe It Quick or has worked for them before. They posted on the job board on 05/09 for per diem transcriptionists. I received a phone call from a very nice woman who was the owner of the company. She told me she wanted to hire me, told me all the specifics, welcomed me to the company, etc. and she even had me register with the site and download their player. She was supposed to call me back that night, and I haven't heard word one back from her. It sounded like a great job opportunity with great pay. I called and left a message on her answering machine and I still haven't heard anything. I thought it was really strange, and I was wondering if anyone had received a phone call back from her and was offered a job.
No way. It sux. Still transcribe from scratch sm
just get paid less for doing the same work. We are paying for their faulty software. Do NOT believe the recruiter.
I appears you don't transcribe
From your post, I gather that you are either QA or QA/recruiting (and maybe hourly?). I agree that there are some inflated resumes floating around and many MTs do not put out quality work. Neither of these issues is exclusive to American MTs, though. I also agree that many MTs quit a job quickly - I'm guilty of this, as well. There may be a problem with the platform, the interface, the Internet connection, the sound quality, discrepancies in the schedule agreed upon compared to days/hours actually worked, promised percentage of ESL, ability to utilize templates or playouts, workflow, and pay. These are all issues that can't be foreseen until you actually go to work for a company. Experienced MTs discuss as many issues as possible with the recruiter prior to hire and hope that the recruiter is honest/informed enough to provide the information necessary, but often that is not the case. I'm patient with technical problems, as I know they'll be resolved eventually. But, when you encounter ongoing roadblocks to making a decent living and voicing your concerns to your supervisor/their supervisor/the recruiter gets you nowhere, it's time to move on. In my opinion, at that point the company has voided the contract, not me. Your recruiter friend who generally hires twice as many MTs as she needs and ends up holding onto a fourth of them - she's either misstating the conditions of the job or overhiring and starving out the ones who can't afford to sit and wait for something to show up in their queue. Either way, the MT is the one who loses out.
Transcribe It - any info? (nm)
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Audioworx with Transcribe It
Anyone heard of this program? Sounds similar to WinScribe the way it was described to me, but I wonder if anyone is familiar with this software and/or this company, Transcribe It. Not sure where they are located. Woman's name is Vicky Fageol. Any info. is appreciated!!
if you transcribe around 1 hr of dictation per day are you pt or ft?
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I'M PAID TO TRANSCRIBE..sm
Anything else is our gift to the MTSOs and their stockholders. Sure, they try to BS us and tell us its part of the job. It's part of the job only because they make it part of our job...gratis. Our only responsibility, as far as demographics are concerned, is checking that it is the right patient, a number will usually suffice. The visit number, which causes so much confusion and an unfair burden to the MT, should be the responsibility of the hospital or facility clerical department, but of course, it's easier to pass it on to us.
time to transcribe a note
when I had a transcription service, not MT, the standards we used (put out by a national body) was 4:1, or 4 minutes per 1 minute of dictation (no technical language, 1 voice, no accent). If there was an accent --when isn't there in MT work??? or technical language--also lots in MT work, the time required went up. Of course, if you worked faster, you could do more, but if you charge for straight time you penalize yourself for your skills. I think 1.5-2 minutes as average is not a fair estimate. 4:1 is closer for experience. 16 cents per dictated minute seems pretty low to me.
You need to reach an agreement with her on how she is calculating your pay so that you're both on the same page. Truthfully, what she charges the client is not your business, but you deserve fair pay for your work. If they won't pay you fairly, then move on.
Bottom line--you sell someone your time. You deserve to be paid fairly for it.
Just curious as to what some MTs think the best specialties are to transcribe... Thanks! nm
Does anyone transcribe radiology for Transolutions?
I've never been paid per procedure before, I don't know how to compare it to per line.
Their job is to supply the work, my job is to transcribe it!
Supply me with work and let me do my job! I am keeping up my end of the deal.
I can. I transcribe for a hospital and statistics
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When When I am asked to transcribe wav. files (sm)
I say sure -- as long as they are from the dictator/s who transcribe for the account they are considering hiring me for.
Who can transcribe 5000 lines/day?
I have read on here that some of you can transcribe 300 or more lines per hour, which means it would take you around 16 hours a day!! I do not think there is anyone out there that can transcribe 5000 lines a day. He either means 500/day or 5000/week I assume.
Has anyone ever heard of this company or know who this Timothy Olyphant is? What do you think of this job offer? It says transcription project.
I would appreciate any info and your opinions. Thanks
I can transcribe faster than edit
I don't know which VR you are using but the ones I know of and have used require tedious work. I can transcribe faster than I can edit and it puts less stress on me. Maybe it is my experience of 30 years that is the reason and maybe others don't have that much experience but I have seen the end result of those with less experience and it is still a mess when they finish editing because they don't know any difference. Or perhaps you have a vested interest in making VR look good. Not accusing just pondering.
I like to transcribe, but I HATE being poor.
anyone transcribe for cmls california?
I am wondering if anyone has transcribed for CMLS doing QMAs. I know some people have had somewhat negative experiences with late payment, running line count audits on every bill, and not paying. Odd behavior given the fact they keep sending loads of work but just not paying. Thanks for any info.
I have Charter Cable for phone, internet and cable and love it. No worries about big bills. sm
Their service is not great but I have not had to call since I was set up 2 years ago, so it does not bother me. My whole block uses it and we are all very happy!
Anything you transcribe in a header/footer is paid.
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