Digital Dictation Services - MARY GLEASON, Stiff on Payment, BEWARE
Posted By: Anonymous on 2007-05-08
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This is a sole proprietor, who will let you try out for a couple weeks, and then stiff on payment. She is all nicey nice in the beginning but look out, she will rip you off big time. Do not work for unless you like working for nothing.
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That is just ridiculous. Any decent digital dictation system...
should have the capability of segregating reports either by an dictators ID# or specialty/departmental ID#. This enables the MTSO to assign work to the MT, preferably grouping together specialties. I used to own a small digital system with 4 subcontractors almost 8 years ago, and my older system had this capability. This enabled me to group together reports by specialties to assign work. It literally took me about 5 minutes per day to do so. The newer systems are even more efficient.
Digital Transcription Services
I too tested for Digital Transcription Services back at the end of February. I sent my tests in and never heard a word from the company. How inconsiderate in my opinion. I'm sure I wouldn't want to work for a company that is run this way.
Digital Services Group, any info
Has anyone had experiences with this company, i.e. staff, software, accounts, good pay (and ontime), etc.
Thanks
Digital Transcription Services--I smell a rat??
I went ahead and applied for their little ortho job over there and was sent 6 test files, about 20+ minutes of dictation time total. I said I would only do one file, but did anyone else get this? I worry when i get things like this as a lot of people will use the testing to get the work done for free.
Thanks
Digital Transcription Services out of Clayton, NJ SM
Does anyone have the owner's contact information? Email??? Website if she has one??? Just wondering. Thanks :-)
Anyone work for Digital Transcription Services or DTS? (sm)
I can't find anything in the archives. I have a couple questions if someone would care to e-mail me. I think they are based in Oklahoma. TIA.
Anyone know anything good or bad about Digital Transcription Services out of Oklahoma City? sm
Pay range; line requirement; platform; enough work; ESLs? Thank you very much!
RE: Medical Dictation Services
I would say it depends on the account. The problems the above poster has, I have not experienced at all, though I am only part-time. My platform is totally internet based- BayScribe which handles the voice and the transcription platform. So therefore, I never experience requested dictation completed.
DSG=Dictation Services Group
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DSG (Dictation Services Group-GA)
Does anyone have any info as to why this company seems to be hiring a lot lately? Are they having a bit exodus of transcriptionists? Any info would be appreciated. I would consider working for DSG, but some recent posts and DSG's recent numerous ads make me leery. Thanks.
Dictation Services Group
Anyone know anything about this company...I saw they use DocQScribe according to the Job Seekers Board and they're looking for QA for all shifts. TIA!
Dictation Services Group
Anyone currently working for this company care to comment on:
1. Workload
2. volume of ESL's
3. Are managers friendly and do they return emails?
4. Good benefits?
Dictation Services Group
good/bad? I put in a resume for QA at MQ months ago and have been called back about it but it's a bunch of hurry up and wait speech--i'm supposed to get a position there but i'm applying elsewhere jic. Saw the ad for Dictation Services Group QA position and thought I would apply...thoughts?
tia 
Medical Dictation Services
Work for them currently in Radiology...been with them for 4 years. A good company.
DSG, Dictation Services Group.
I have seen varying opinions on DSG on this board in recent months and how some think that the company has gone down hill over the last year or so. I am curious as to whether others think that it is the whole company that is having the problems or if it is a case of the old DSG and DSG2 being run differently. I am with DSG2. I will say, like others that pay is always on time, although it is sad that that is a sign of a good company. I like the DocQScribe platform ok, although there are a lot of features that could be better, starting with the spell checker. I feel that there is a huge lack of good feedback, especially for newbies. Supervisors are extremely hard to get a hold of, especially at night, and even during the day emails go unanswered at least 3/4 of the time, but they don't want us to IM them. The few times I have gotten an IM answer to an email, it was short and factual to the point of being rude. I am not looking to chat, but a little common courtesy goes a long ways. And don't even get me started on the messages that come with the updates, that sound totally fake and desperate. Anyway, I was just wondering if this was a personal preference sort of thing or if it was that certain parts of the company are better than others.
Medical Dictation Services
Just wondering if anyone has heard of this company and can provide any feedback and/or any info good or bad on the Bayscribe transcription platform.
Dictation Services Group, Inc.
Does anyone have information on a company called Dictation Services Group, Inc.? They are in Atlanta. Anyone with info may feel free to reply to me privately. I am completing a test for them and wondered about the company.
Thanks in advance!
Dictation Services Group
Does anyone have any information they are willing to share about this company. I noted they have an ad on MT Daily? Is DocQScribe easy to learn? I note their recruiter used to be with another company that I now work for which does not pay for those spaces and now am having a lot of server problems and have to wait for reports to go to server before I can start with another one, very very frustrating. Dictation Services Group pays for spaces, but are wanting MTs mostly for second shift. I work a split shift.
Dictation Services Group
Followup: I did test with them. There was a written test with 33 questions and then typing test with 5 reports. Sound quality was good. There was one foreign accent on a heart cath.
The thing is that I know the recruiter from meeting her when she worked with SPi as theier recruiter and they were the company that my hospital outsourced too. Well the recruiter left SPi. I had to send two Emails and yesterday she said she would call me yesterday. Yesterday has come and gone and still no phone call. She said she had to hire 40 people. I just wanted to know if I passed or failed. I had to go to work for SPi but they do not pay for spaces. DSG test can be done with open book and was not bad. Good Luck if you go for it.
Dictation Services Group
If there any information about this company that anyone would want to share that actually works for them. Is there enough work to make a decent paycheck or you guys that work for them sit and wait on work a lot? Their platform which I hear is not hard to learn. Thanks ahead of time.
Dictation Services Group
Question on current DSG MT's. When there is plenty of work, how hard is it to reach 1000 lines a day. Can it be accomplished in an 8 hour day? Is DocQScribe hard to learn? I am currently working for MT Company and I have an opportunity maybe to change to DSG but I so afraid of the unknown anymore. I just do not want to jump out of the frying pan into the fire so to speak. I am so tired of learning account specifics anymore my mind is just frazzled at this time. I like perks about both companies and this is a hard decision to make. One perk is I have to work on Sat for one company and on the other hand the other I do not have to work unless I need to make up for lost time or make up for lost lines. This is a hard decision. One company I have to do about 800 lines a day and the other company is about 1000 lines a day, one pays for spaces and one does not. Just confused at this time and would like to have more opinions. Thanks
MDI Medical Dictation Services
Can anyone tell me if this is a good company to work for? I appreciate any insight you could lend. Thanks!
anyone out there ever heard of Dictation Services Group (DSG)?
They had a post on MT stars and MT jobs a couple of weeks ago. I sent a resume' but never heard back. I followed up the resume with an e-mail inquiring if they were still hiring, but again never heard anything. I have been transcribing for 15+ years, but have not done too much moving around from company to company. Is this the way most companies operate? How much time does it take to respond to an e-mail (and yes even if you get a hundred) and advise whether or not they are still hiring. I am a little disappointed. I have experience with the platform they are using and the type of account they were hiring for. Any feedback would be appreciated.
Thanks
Are you sure you don't mean MDI (Medical Dictation Services, Inc.? MRC hasn't been around
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Do you mean Dictation Services Group out of Atlanta?
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DSG (Dictation Services Group) out of Atlanta - nm
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Dictation Services Group out of Jacksonville, FL
Being an MT for 7 years, I was just hired with this company 2 weeks ago and the very next day, I came down with a sinus infection and bronchitis on top of that. I was sicker than a dog still and my start date was the next day. They were very compasionate and understanding, and my supervisor even suggested taking a few more days before starting in hopes that I would feel even better. However, the account I was put on in the DQS system was horrible; voice torque was too high and you couldn't understand anything the dictator was saying. I then emailed them and told them exactly why I did not think I was going to be able to accept the position with them and my supervisor emailed me back asking me to try another account before totally making that decision. Hence, I have only worked on the other account for 2 days and I absolutely love it.
In working for a company in CA with heavy ESL dictators, DSG's ESL dictators are nothing compared to them, but that may depend on the account you work on.
As far as feedback, they try to get back to you in a timely manner. You do have to take into consideration that you are not the only MT requesting information and it does take time to reply to all those emails.
With that said, I have to give them a definite great company to work for considering my situation upon hire there. Ask me in another month what I think and I hope to say the same.
Good luck in job hunting. I'm sure you will find a company that works for you; it just takes time and patience to find that company.
DSG stand for Dictation Services Group
I will NEVER apply for this company. I think I have before in the past when they have placed ads, but if they ever call me, I will give them a piece of my mind!
Try searching Dictation Services Group
in addition to DSG.
Dictation Services Group, any information?
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Requesting info on Medical Dictation Services
correction - its Dictation Services Group need info - nm
Dictation Services,MediType,SmartMed,Shapin..thoughts?
editor looking
Dictation Services Group. Go to the Jobs board, down 10 or 12, QA and acute
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Yes I have been paid. Payment has definitely not been a problem. I received payment on the 19th. nm
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Tying payment to their payment is fine
if they tell you that up front. Once bitten, twice shy.
For stiff wrists, etc
Just found a great place for ergonomic devices. It is called Ergo-items.com. My right wrist gets a workout with having horses and helping get firewood ready for winter and it feels sprained most of the time (not carpal tunnel but on the ulnar side). It got so that I had pain all the time while transcribing, so I made myself an arm support that I placed on the arms of my chair to rest both arms on. This took the wrong angle off of my right wrist but it was like being in a highchair (lol). I looked at chairs with the arms that swivel in to make an arm rest but the price was just too much, especially with not being able to try the chair first and having to foot the shipping cost to send it back. I just discovered this website yesterday and they have a lot of good ergonomic products at reasonable prices. I ordered an arm rest that simply clamps onto your desk or work station and you can adjust it many ways. They also have foot pedal rests, mouse supports, and keyboards. Just wanted to let everyone know, as in this profession, our wrists, fingers, elbows, etc all take a beating.
I've been following your story because I find it disgusting the these MTSOs stiff people
and get away with it. I find it awesome that you had the courage to stand up to her and send this notice to the hospital. Why shouldn't they know what liars and thieves they contract to. A lot of business out there that subcontract, especially hospitals, are even running background checks so they know how they are dealing with. I'd file a complaint with BBB, Department of Labor..anywhere I could to get her bad name out there and hopefully if she does try to solicit more business she won't be able to. Again, I applaud you!!!! Good work!!!!
To Mary K
As far as I know this is still the USA and you do have the right to freedom of speech. No one can make you feel any way. You can choose to feel victorious and strong for having spoken your mind. You did a very courageous thing to speak your truth and I for one support you. You are a brave and ethical woman. I see no bravery or ethics on the part of Heartland. Or maybe we should rename them HeartLESS?
To Mary (sm)
Yes they are in the same area you mentioned. If you have been with a national in the past, this is different as everything has to come directly from the hospital and if they take extra time, there isn't a lot KS can do..I'd suggest contacting (can't say names here) but the director of client services, she is great!, and if there is anything that can be done to speed up the process, she'll find a way. By the way, I LOVE this account when its working! Good luck! sincerely,
KSMT
Good for you Mary! sm
I will keep an eye out. I hope that our voices are finally heard in this company. We've been anonymous for so long!
Mary...email me if you can...sm
hgmama610@aim.com
Let's put our heads together on this fight.
To Mary who responded by e-mail (sm)
Thank you. I tried to send a brief message back to you at your e-mail address twice but it came back. Thanks for the info.
how can i find mary K article that everyone is talkign about?
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I'm sure Anne, Sue and Mary are very offended by your comments...NOT!
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Yeah Mary picky pants.
Made yourself look a little foolish eh?
mary, is there a very high amount of ESLs? nm
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Good to talk to you today, Mary :)
As some were wondering, I can say I talked to the company. Very professional and very nice. Work sounds great and they are organized. I will let others speculate about the line rate 
I think you are right. If she truly wanted to thank Mary, a private email would be sm
more appropriate. As for enlightening us, what did she share other than they are nice and organized? Woohoo ... that won't butter my bread. Nothing about pay, which they are appaerntly is so pathetically low, they are too embarrassed to admit to on here.
No thanks. As the saying goes, I just got rid of my cow, so I don't need your bull. 
I think you are right. If she truly wanted to thank Mary, a private email would be sm
more appropriate. As for enlightening us, what did she share other than they are nice and organized? Woohoo ... that won't butter my bread. Nothing about pay, which appaerntly is so pathetically low, they are too embarrassed to admit to on here.
No thanks. As the saying goes, I just got rid of my cow, so I don't need your bull.
To Mary K - I totally agree...I thought you wrote a
great letter and I hope you get some response to it on a national level..the public needs to know about this as is concerns THEIR medical records! I applaud your efforts and hope something comes from it!
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