Background checks
Posted By: Gourd Painter on 2008-08-03
In Reply to: Which companies do criminal background checks? - Please........
I'm afraid I can't answer your question but I think I understand. I have nothing to fear in a background check myself but that aside, I wouldn't want to submit to it unless there was a reason for it and I'm sorry....an MT job has nothing to do with a criminal background. It is NONE OF THEIR BUSINESS and IMHO is just another way of demoralizing the employee, something that seems to be in vogue these days with most employers. I can tell you though what I would do. I would ask them up front if this was their policy, AFTER I had been offered a job I thought I wanted to accept. If they said they did it, and I'm not sure I'd want to work for a company that did, I would give them a brief explanation of what they would find. I rented a house once to a person who said they had lost their house and they couldn't find anyone who would rent to them. I gave them a chance, best renters I've ever had.
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I dont mind background checks, but why credit checks!!!! nm
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DR background checks. sm
I stated the part about DR giving out names to marketing companies is a LIE. Yes if you are going to be a hospital employee, HELLO, you have to do what the hospital requires, not a DR requirement. Although I am physically 2,000 miles away from my account, I had to take physical just as if I were walking into the door of the hospital to work, as that is what the hospital requires of all employees. You are treated just like a hospital employee. Yes the physical exam and TB test were a pain in the butt, but it was so worth it. Guess it depends on what you are looking for. As far as credit check, background checks, I told my team leader I was concerned as I am not exactly Mother Theresa. She told me not to worry. Everything went fine and I a will never be an IC again, I will retire with DR.
Necessary to do background checks on
So they can do payroll and insurance? They don't realize that a lot of people will quit for this very reason and a lot of good potential employees will never be hired. Invasion of privacy is unnecessary especially those of us who have been with TT for a long time. I'm so disappointed with this whole thing. I made a mistake when I was young and stupid but it has not gone away and I would rather quit than have the company find out about it and fire me.
Background checks
Anybody ever have to sign an Authorization for Background Check and Consumer Report form for employment? It states they can ask anybody anything about me at any time before or during employment. Gives them totally free rein to go through any of my private records. I don't have anything to hide, but makes me feel creepy giving them that permission. Wondered if this is normal and accepted nowadays. 
background checks
Lots of companies do background checks, but they pay for that themselves - that is a cost of doing business. I would be very suspicious of someone who wanted $ up front for the background check and then wanted lots of personal, sensitive info.
Intrusive background checks? No.
They never did intrusive background checks. What they did was just verify your social security number with who you were and when someone works at home, I think that is fair.
They want permission to do background checks.....
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background & credit checks
When I applied to MQ a little over a year ago I read where they had the right to do a background check on me I hadn't been in a situation in quite some time where it would even be a second thought. I'm nowhere near a cheerleader for MQ (far from it these days), but to my knowledge they never did one. While I would play a libertarian card here, my guess is that they do this in case something arises later. It seems more a CYA thing in case the MT doesn't return their PC, or there is a question about other things (drugs or whatever).
Interestingly, as I wrote the line about an MT not returning MQs PC, I talked to my friend yesterday who actually got fired from the Q over a totally made-up situation, and she still hadn't sent the PC back to them. It's been a good 3 months by now, so go figure. Her only reason was the cost of the boxes, as she's not using it.
Hope this helps. ??
Diskriter used to do background checks.
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Which companies do criminal background checks?
no nasty comments, you wouldn't understand. Just asking a question. Thanx for your help. It would save me alot of time to know this information. Thank you.
While I agree that background checks may not be necessary for this job, I sure wouldn't want
anyone who may have been convicted of identity theft typing reports for my company.
Credit & criminal background checks
I'm thinking of applying to these companies and wonder which ones do these checks. Don't judge me but anyone with teenagers knows that things can get out of hand. Thank you.
Diskriter, Alltype, TTS, MDI-MD and (yes) Medquist.
Also, has anyone ever been hired and then fired for a stained record?
I remember they did intrusive background checks. Forget them.
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those bonus checks aren't extra money...you would just get tw bigger checks rather than 3 checks
don't kid yourself 
A few days ago, there were messages they were bouncing checks, writing bad checks, etc. Search the A
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I was IC w/them and checks came on time. First checks were FedX'd to me on time! I left due to an
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also don't know your background but
have you archived for ebay selling? I know a couple of other MTers who pick up an extra couple hundred doing Ebay...maybe that is something up your alley/you can research? Just a thought. Good luck!
background
SCAM would not give them a dime. IF they want to do a background check on you it should be at the companies expense never should u have to pay.
You say you have the medical background, do you mean you took a course or you are just
a medical office worker? No one will give you half a chance unless you actually take a transcription course.
You must go through FBI background check
and it is VERRRRY thorough.
background check
Other than that they do a Background check, seems to be a pretty reputable company.
If I can do a background check on them to
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background check
I work for a smaller company who does work for some larger hospitals and they do require background checks for all employees whether you work directly for the hospital or for the transcription company. I would say most of the more reputable companie do require these checks.
Execuscribe also wants to do a background
check and I turned them down a year ago for that reason alone. I don't have anything to hide either, but it is creepy to think about someone doing that.
You can also do a background check on companies
Check with the BBB and check with other agencies for reports against the company.
As an MTSO myself, I encourage that. It's always a good idea to check out what you're getting into. I have no problem with MTs sharing this information on a message board, either. I think it's a good thing. If an MTSO has a history of not paying employees, that is definitely something an MT needs to know in advance and if other MTs failed to report that to the BBB or other agencies, a message board may be the only place you can find that info.
However, when I work for someone, even if I have a problem with that company or person, I will keep my mouth shut until I quit. Once you no longer have a working relationship with them, then it's fair game. Until then, I prefer to zip my lip. I don't burn my bridges in case I would like a reference later and quitting always looks better on a resume than being let go. It's not a matter of loyalty, just good business sense. It will always be more beneficial to you, the MT, to keep your thoughts to yourself until you sever the working relationship.
Background noise occasionally very bad ...
I am one who started in the beginning with this Sept/Oct -start account. Does anybody else have certain files that have an unusual level of background noise? I can tell that many of their dictation stations are right there at the busy nursing desks, but now and then I have one where the background noise (voices) is louder than the dictator. Do you think it's possible the stations have a conference setting, and some of the stations have that chosen instead of the proper dictation setting? You know, like the portable tape recorders had. Possible? Somebody in a discussion below mentioned the importance of a good sound card, but I would think it would be all the time rather than now and then if it were a sound card issue.
you pee in a cup, they do background check, 30 days for ins.
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They are d/l in the background, but once the next demo screen comes up,
it takes forever for the actual typing screen to come up. Frustrating.
BACKGROUND CHECK ON EVERYONE REGARDLESS WHAT ACCOUNTS
I was offered a position with Diskriter a couple of months ago for one of their biggest accounts and as their employee. I decided against it was they needed to know my life, past and present, all my addresses, etc. Not to mention they sent me about 30 different forms to fill out. It was unreal.
I have nothing to hide but it is really none of their business about my personal life as long as it does not affect them or my job.
That should say I would...sorry, expander running in background. nm
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spheris background check
Does Spheris do background checks and if they do-for what reason do they not hire??
No worse than screaming children in the background!
When you've done this a while you can block anything out.
Background check Milner Transcription
Does anybody know if Milner Transcription in Georgia does a background check?
I agree with you about this, but the background check business...sm
has happened to me before. I DO have something that I'd rather not share with others, but my supervisors are aware of it. If it comes up in a background check (it is not criminal and has not shown up previously) they are aware of it, I have not lied about it and it should not cause any problems. I have been through this with 2 other companies in the recent past, no problems.
Background checks are expensive and I think the cost of doing a check in depth on everyone would be cost prohibitive. Right now, if you know it or not, everyone who is employed in the US has to prove citizenship and eligibility to work in the US. This is part of the Homeland Security Act and absolutely nothing to do with TT or their PEOs. I am a recent hire and I had to go through this process with the previous PEO. If you are legal to work in the US, you have nothing to worry about. There is your background check and you have George Bush to thank for it.
I wonder about some of you reactionaries. What ever happened using common sense? My mother told me not to believe everything I hear. I extend that to not believing everything I read from an unreliable source, like a message board.
They asked for a background check but most companies do, don't they?
They asked for $55 for my background check. I have tried to search, Google, ect, and I can't find anything about them except more job listings. Any advice at all for a struggling newbie?
Get ready for the 'FBI type' background check
I refused to complete all of that paperwork and be subjected to such an extensive background check so I can work in my 'home office'. I don't have any negatives, but thought this was rediculous, especially since I would be working from home. I think companies should focus on making sure the patients information is private.
I understand the premise of doing a simple background check, but they do a much more than that. Good luck.
no longer require physicals, but background check
a must - - hospitals that use their service require it, does not mean it is Diskriter policy but the hospital who use their service - - with all the identify theft out there, I didn't mind it at all - - if you don't have anything to hide you shouldnt either
Yes, I was told that you had to have a drug test and background check.
Doesn't Diskriter require criminal background check?
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I can totally understand a drug test and criminal background check, but...sm
personally I don't feel you can always judge the caliber of an employee based on a credit report. I know plenty of people who are the salt of the earth, of high moral standing and work ethic that may have encountered a unfortunate circumstance, i.e. job loss, car accident, excessive medical bills, that may have put a blemish on their credit report. They should not be discriminated against.
However, I do see where a credit report would be necessary for a position of relevance. I just don't see the justification for an at-home IC who is using their own equipment, paying their own taxes, etc. to have to submit this information.
I'll use my own situation as an example. A few years back my husband accrued an excessive amount of medical bills and I was unemployed because my job was outsourced. We were late on a few bills and are trying to rebuild our score so that we can get a good interest rate on a home. Every time that score is pulled, it drops a few points. We have worked very hard to rebuild this score just to have it drop because a company wants to know personal/private information. We as MTs are supposed to respect the privacy of patients and have HIPAA drilled into us daily. I feel my personal information should be respected as well. A criminal background check isn't personal information, but necessary for the safety of all involved.
Has anyone ever noticed how DQS picks up noise terribly in the background. Doesnt make my life any
easier trying to hear the dictator.
I got 3 checks from them...sm
Before I even cashed it, I called the bank and found out if the funds were there to cover it. Each time, NO FUNDS were available. Deb Garrison needs to get out of the business. Seems like she and her husband are paying themselves very well BEFORE they pay the MTs. Crooks, deceitful, and liars to boot. She will talk all sweet to you on the phone, their ads lie about 8-10 cpl...what they do NOT tell you is that they pay only an 8% allowance for spaces, so they don't pay for spaces. You have to type your fingers to the bone before you even make 100.00.
Bad checks or no checks
OMG you so remind me of a guy I worked for in Washington State back in Jan or so of 2004. He got downright nasty after I threatened him. He owed everyone working for him several months of pay. Boy do they make out when they close up and have kept all those paychecks for their own pockets. I found a site on the internet to put in a claim for internet fraud since the work was done over the internet. The FBI is supposed to look into these people and I'm sure they would if enough people went to the site and filed a claim. Working over the internet makes it so easy for them to rook us. I never did get all my money. The guy claimed that he had to deduct money for the QA of my work. My contract never said a thing about QA costing me something. His name was James Cronus and I dont care if someone did sue me for slander. I dont mind putting someones name out there when they are truly crooked. How else are we going to protect ourselves? I will never ever give up giving this guy a bad name to protect someone else. If we all stick together on this stuff its going to affect them eventually so we just need to keep after them so no one will apply for their jobs and they will have to go out of business.
Checks
It depends on your bank. Mine is always there direct deposit available to me on Saturday, but does not actually post until Monday, but funds are available on Saturday. HTH
SPi checks
Got mine on January 5, Fri 9:30 a.m., as promised, live in Miss. Pay periods were changed recently to end on Sun midnight instead of Sat. Didn't know there were still 2 diff. pay periods. I was paranoid too but it was OK. Just had to drive to bank and deposit.
I always wonder about those who say their checks
Were you a high producer before this mystical change took place?
Are you on new accounts?
Do you refuse work?
Have you fulfilled your work commitments?
I'm just curious if you were a high producer who mysteriously has lost lines and, if so, how come?
There is usually more to the story, as I have always found out.
I used to hear people at another company I worked for complaining about running out of work and their checks getting smaller and smaller. Then I went into a supervisory-type role. That's when I found out that most, not all, but most of those complaining about this would:
1) Not want to do any other work except their assigned accounts, therefore, limiting themselves in times of low work;
2) Were not the greatest producers in the first place and when I would give them tips that add up to greater lines, they were not interested in those tips. They want some big miracle, instead;
3) Would not keep to their work commitments. If they were to supposed to work 6 hours a day 5 days a week, they would end up working only 4-1/2 or 5 hours and not keep good commitments to their schedules;
4) Were not interested in learning anything new - they only want to type what they want to. Well, sorry but this is an ever-changing business and you have to evolve as much as the company and the industry does or you will be left with dwindling available work.
The Checks
My initial thought when the idiot told me - THEY DON'T HAVE ANY CHECKS. Hello??? How do you pay the bills? If you online pay bills through your bank, add me and my paycheck to that list!! At least I'll get paid!! But A BUSINESS....NO CHECKS???? As in nobody thought to order a few more then got down to the last 25??? OMG!! That was enough to scare me out of their employment!! NO WAY!! I need reliability, stability, an on time paycheck....How does one plan on paying bills if you never know when you're getting paid. Example: Payday was supposed to be 5/23...per their remarks on about 5/19 when I asked...TODAY I GOT MY MONEY - 6/2...SO EVERY CHECK WOULD BE 11-13-15-20 DAYS LATE??? I also questioned Jennifer's ability to even sign me up for direct deposit since she didn't think to order checks before they ran out? Couldn't and didn't put a stamp on an envelope and mail me a check via snail mail? But trust this person to successfully execute direct deposit when in fact she had the number to my bank so she could call and discuss wiring my money - she never even called them - was on her way to a play for her kid...SO QUIT THE JOB, QUIT THE GAMES, RAISE CHILDREN, WORK WHEN THEY'RE 18 - SOME OF US HAVE BILLS AND OBLIGATION AND COULD CARE LESS ABOUT HER FAMILY LIFE! Hate to be heartless - but that's a fact. I like my bills paid so I can have family time. I don't know who this company subcontracts with but the mismanagement is unbelievable!!! Personally, I would take a job with the contracter they sub under for job security and a paycheck!! LOL!
pay checks
sounds like we have issues that need to be discussed in a more professional manner. i have not intentionally distanced myself from anyone and if you have tried to get me and could not - then we do have a problem. just in case you don't know how to contact me, my email is tonya@mediscribes.com. my phone numbers are 210-858-5867 and 210-849-7442 as posted on this website previously and given to each and every transcriber that i have hired. i look forward to either receiving a personal email or telephone call from you and getting these issues taken care of. also, i did reply to your personal email link on this site as well. if you are leaving our company, i would like the opportunity to provide you with a recommendation as well.
Pay checks
I haven't worked for Breitner for very long, but I get my checks mailed to me and usually have them within a couple of days of payday, unless there is a holiday or a Sunday involved. I got my check in the mail this morning, two days after payday. I was told at my interview that paydays are the 20th and the 5th of each month.
JLG checks
I went with Fed EX DIRECTLY to my bank -- no problem other than first check -yes it IS money out of your check -- no more than $20 a pp but my checks have been in the bank and on time quit griping
bouncing checks
I am so glad you posted this. I just left Klaar too after only being employed 30 days. I have to wait another 5 days the bookkeeper at my bank says before I can call her back to find out if my payroll check from Klaar is good and has not bounced. The owner/Klaar told me he would wire me the money if I didn't receive my check that day. He made this statement (in email) 3 days in a row. He said he heard on the news this was the busiest time of the year for U.S. mail because of Christmas. And HELLO--what is the deal with mailing payroll checks and not placing them in a priority mail envelope??? I'm not afraid of naming this company, K is for Klaar. The owner's manner is creepy and unprofessional. How does this guy keep his job? Then he angrily emails me back making statements like I need to retract on my slanderous remarks because I'm now telling him I'm receiving information from former Klaar employees. In this stressful world of many bills, there are no words to describe how infuriating it is to know you've wasted time on a situation like this. He stated my claims just weren't true. BULL. Dept. of Labor will get a phone call from me if my 2 payroll checks bounce from this guy. Also, no one will answer the phone in their office that I phoned many, many times. Very suspicious and underhanded.
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