Chronicle and Soft Script
Posted By: layla on 2008-06-29
In Reply to: Chronicle, Transolutions, SoftScript? Can - Indecisive
I had problems with the platform at Chronicle and SoftScript had poor training when cross training on a secondary account. The recruiter at Softscript wasn't always nice either. That was a couple of years ago. The Chronicle experience is very recent.
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soft script
i just started with them three weeks ago as an MI. i work fulltime somewhere else with almost four years experience. just by the emails, you can tell that both QA and MT areas need to do a little bit more standarizing.
soft script
i work for them too part time. so far, the only problem i have is standardization of QA because it gets confusing when one corrects one way and the other corrects another way.
soft script
lol see what you did, you got everyone fighting lol
Soft Script
      
Can ya tell they are bad news? 
Soft Script and OSI
SS tells you that you have to purchase Start/Stop software and pedal also though. If you have a universal pedal, you only need the software, but it is $75. I now find out that other companies using the same platform say it is not mandatory, so why are they saying it is? If they are making a kickback off the software, that makes them no better than TRANSCAM IMO. I'm not an easy one to sucker, but hats off to them! If you cannot tell someone WHY something is necessary, then it's not necessary. Start/Stop is a universal player. I own a universal player, so what's up?
OSI uses it too, and they don't demand unnecessary software purchases.
Soft Script
Don't go to work for Soft Script. I tried it, and it was a horrible experience. The dictators were awful, ESLs mainly. I'm an MT, and they wanted me for editing.
They make Medquist seem like a great place to work.
Nooooo,,, not Soft Script.
Soft Script
A friend of mine used to be the operations manager. Maybe the MT side of it is okay but the QA side is a different story. She told me that they took in a lot of new graduates. There was an incredible incredible amount of editing to be done on these reports and they were struggling with this task. Im not sure if they were sending out to India or not, but that may have also been some of the editing issue. Anyway, sounded like a real mess to me and I didn't care to jump into it. Like I say, the MT end of it may be perfectly fine. Any other experiences out there?
Soft Script
I hope so I don't work for them anymore. Does anyone have an info on Sten-Tel?
Soft Script
Can anyone tell me the good, the bad, and the ugly about Soft Script?
Soft Script
Info regarding SoftScript? Good or bad ? Stable or ? 
Soft Script?
Does anyone have any info about this company? Thinking of applying with them PT while still working for MQ PT. Any info about them, how easy their platform is, etc. would be greatly appreciated! :) Have a nice Sunday! :)
Soft Script
Can anyone give me information on Soft Script. Do they have flex schedules, is their platform easy to learn? Is there an abundancy of work like the advertise? I was considering sending them a resume. Any info you can offer would be great!
Thanks!
Typo in above - not Soft Script but
Medscribe
Has Soft Script improved at all lately. nm
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Soft Script info
I see Soft Script is hiring. Any current info on this company would be appreciated. Good, bad, or otherwise. Work flow, pay, benefits, etc. Thanks.
Soft Script Line Count
I have been with SS for a few years now and pay is dependable except for a couple times. But, don't you worry about the accuracy of your line count? Is there anyplace else you can work and have no idea how many lines you typed per report? Wonder Why??? No one will give you a straight answer, or for that matter any answer at all. Any management from SoftScript want to answer this Honestly?
Is Soft Script a good company. nm
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Soft Script Pros and Cons
Pros: Their pay is good; the software is pretty user friendly, rare glitches.
Cons: Heavy ESLs; lots of accounts with tons and tons and tons of account specifics and many, many other details to learn; holidays don't exist to management. The management's attitude is poor.
QA: They pay per line. If you have experience, you'll get put on heavy ESL accounts and make nada if you do your job right.
A pair of soft flex gloves
Looking forward to using them on days when there's OT.
Old posts say that many MTs fail their testing, and they have offered low pay before, too. Soft
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Their last job opening on the other board isn't dated. They were using Vianeta &Arrendale? soft
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The only company I have ever worked for is Soft Script so I have absolutely nothing to compare sm
it to. I had my own accounts, lost them and so went with the first company to high resistance me! I've been with them a few years now and certainly have had issues but with absolutely nothing to compare it to, I have always assumed this was just par for the course....now after reading all these negative comments about the management and the platform, etc., I am wondering what I'm missing by staying with SS...how much worse is this company than most? Would it be prudent to start interviewing with other companies and if so, which ones are better than SS. I would so appreciate any input....I support myself and believe me if I can find a better company where I could make a bit more money...I would be there yesterday!
I doubt she's having fitful sleep. Money makes a soft mattress.
She sold us out for the mighty dollar.
This did not happen in a day; I bet she knew for months, way before she wrote that email a few weeks ago.
Does anyone know what Chronicle
transcripts starts their MTs at paywise? TIA
Chronicle
Newbie, I have worked for Chronicle Transcripts for 5 years and think you should look no further. I have found them a great company to work for, with good benefits. As for being overworked versus steady work, the work is steady; I have hardly ever been without work. As with any company, you would of course be expected to diligently work your shift, but I do not consider that being overworked, I consider that being responsible. So if you're responsible, love being an MT, and are looking for a great company to grow with, Chronicle would definitely be the place!
Chronicle
Sounds like a disgruntled one to me. I've worked for Chronicle for over 7 years and have never had any problems with anyone who works there. They don't play games, pay well, and always have work. They do expect you to produce quality work and be dependable.
Chronicle
Hi-
I just started working for Chronicle about 2 weeks ago as an IC. Not sure if I can help much, but please feel free to ask questions.. I searched very long and very hard and kept spreadsheets and compared and on and on. I received at least 5 offers and went with Chronicle. Give my a holler if you are still looking.
debbie
Chronicle was okay
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Chronicle
I worked for them about 2 weeks. I hated the platform and could not make any $$ so I quit. I could type and type and only make about 30 lines per report.
chronicle
working for them for a few months and very happy with them. I get good line counts and they pay right on time!!
Chronicle - NO
Worked for them twice. I quit last month. The Platform STINKS! They just aren't MT friendly. I don't like or recommend them.
Chronicle
 Can anyone give up to date information on this company?
Chronicle
Don't listen to the negative things about the company on this board. Not every company is suited for everyone.
Chronicle is another one. You have sm
to have Word 2003 to operate their platform. After getting that all set up with the thought of lots of work available and then NOTHING. Now they are hiring again a week later with the same statement, a lot of work.
Chronicle
As far as Chronicle I love it. Don't know about Precyse.
Chronicle MTs
If you currently work for Chronicle and would like to network and perhaps find a friend, please reply. Working at home gets real lonely sometimes.
Chronicle
Anyone have new info on Chronicle Transcription and their platform, work availability, dictators, pay practices.....? Last post I found was from 2007. Would appreciate an update with current info.
Chronicle
They don't pay for spaces and that's 17% of your document, what is not ever explained is you cannot compare characters to lines. You have to be told how many characters you need to do per hour, not lines, it's not lines they are going on, it's characters. And we still hit the space bar regardless of the 55 characters, actually if the formula is done right it should be 54 characters not 55, take 17% of 65, and it's 54 characters, the 17% is without spaces, or hitting the enter key, etc., it's what you see on the page, nothing more. You can type, and type and type and you get no where because it still takes the same amount of time to type 55 characters as it does to type 65, because we still are performing the keystrokes, but not getting paid for them.
NO MONEY ON THE VBC WHICH IS JUST A FANCY WAY TO SAY WE WANT MTs TO WORK JUST AS HARD AND NO PAY THEM!
Chronicle
I just finished my 2nd week, and I am really happy at Chronicle. I am not sure which account you are on but with my account there is over 1000 jobs available at any given time. My QA is super nice, but I did read that there is one QA in particular who is pretty tough to deal with. I have never had any problems with numerous rule changes like other posts mention, and I don't find that big of a difference with the VB line count. In 2 weeks, I only had Apex freeze up on me once and it lasted for only a couple minutes. From everything I have read, I think I must have gotten lucky with the account they gave me.
Chronicle
Apex is the platform I type on and I actually work on a multispecialty clinic account. Maybe you should check and see if you can be switched if you are not happy. Good luck, I hope things work out..
Chronicle
I have been there almost a month and the account I am on has a ton of work. There a few different accounts and I think one is pretty light on work. My training was great and the QA is really helpful and always nice. I work part time and although my income is necessary, I am not the sole provider so I don't want to mislead you by any means and say you will be set working there. They do go on a visible black character line count, so they do not count spaces, but 55 characters make a line instead of 65 and honestly, honestly, honesty I see little to no difference. In fact, I am a pretty slow typer and rarely bang out high line counts. My last job it would take me soooooo long to reach my line count for the day that I felt my closest relationship was with my computer. Now by the end of my 4-hour shift I find my line counts to be higher then ever. I am really pleased. I was just in your boat not long ago and I would apply and test and get really excited about possibly joining a company only to come on here and see a bunch of negative postings that would burst my bubble of hope. I never even knew about this site until I became one of the thousands unemployed. Now I just come on to read the drama of the day. Good luck to you and your family.
Chronicle
Thanks for your story, hopefully I don't end up feeling that way since it is really tough to find a decent job. I am thinking this has to be a different account than what most are complaining about from their past experience at Chronicle. This is not an acute account. It is a clinic. They have had it for 2 years, but I guess they were doing maybe only overflow. Now they have the whole medical center. I have heard of the trouble with Apex and have not had those issues, maybe because I added more memory to my computer right before starting. I have not had many questions yet, so I will have to wait and see what happens there. There are a ton of normals so it makes life easy and I do hear static but once the dictator speaks the static is gone. O-well, I won't crusade anymore but I am going to stay optimistic as I am quite happy so far! I am happy you found your home!
Chronicle
Can anyone comment on if the pay is on time and accurate?
Chronicle
Hi, I also started about a month ago and I was just wondering which account you are on? I never get any notices about formatting and I am on Apex also but maybe it has to do with the account? TIA 
Chronicle
Sounds like the same account you are on. I will send you an email in a bit and chat more!
Chronicle
I have to second that opinion -- don't bother.
Chronicle
Does anyone have any information on Chroncicle?
Thanks!
Chronicle Transcripts
I've worked for Chronicle Trasncripts for over 5 years and love every aspect of my job. I find the platform easy to use and in fact it is being upgraded as we speak.
The support offered by Chronicle is excellent, in my opinion. You get feedback from their QC Dept and they have a mentoring program for additional support.
Plenty of work, good pay, good benefits.
Chronicle Transcripts!!
Chronicle gets my vote!
Chronicle Transcripts - sm
Would anyone who works for them be kind enough to e-mail me for some private questions I have. Thanks so much :)
Chronicle - any comments also
any one with recent Diskriter exp? Hospital benefits sound great -- why has it been posted so long. Thanks everyone.
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