Have interviews with Axolotl and Webmedx. Need opinions from CURRENT MTs about their future

I have interviews for an Acute Care MT position (employee, not IC) with both Axolotl and Webmedx and would like some CURRENT feedback before I make a decision.  Have been an Acute Care MT for over 30 years and want to “plant” myself at my LAST job before retirement.    Getting too old to keep going through these testing/interview processes.  

I have researched both Axolotl and Webmedx and to no surprise the poster either hates 'em or loves 'em.  It seems like both companies have gone through some major changes during 2006 and plan more changes in the future – good or bad – depending on who is replying.  From preliminary information, they seem to be comparable in pay, both provide the computer, insurance is reasonable at both, and other benefits are close to identical, which is making it hard for me to swing one way or the other without more information. 

I would really appreciate either a post or E-Mail from CURRENT (or newly former) employees of Axolotl and Webmedx with their opinion as to if they feel reasonably confident they can continue to make a comfortable living over the next few years (or at least not have drastic downward changes in their future incomes), where they think their employers are going in the future, if they are comfortable with the direction they are taking (job security), and if they think they will still be working for the company in say 5 to 10 years (or at least plan to, baring unforeseen circumstances).   Any information you care to share on ESL and achieving/maintaining minimum lines per pay period would also be helpful.   Any other information you would care to share would also be greatly appreciated in my attempt to decide the PROS and CONS of these two companies.   

Needless to say, I would love to hear any negatives in case I need to go in a totally different direction.    Any former employees who would care to share why they left would be very insightful too.   

Any information you have will certainly help in my decision making.  Thank you in advance.

• Have interviews with Axolotl and Webmedx. Need opinions from CURRENT MTs about their future - omt
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I would like to hear from any MTs who have recently (within the past month or two)  turned down offers or changed their minds about applying at Amphion, Axolotl, and Webmedx.  I have heard that each of those companies have been going through some major changes recently which could affect the atmosphere there.  For example, Amphion, I hear, has lost quite a few MTs.  Axolotl is bringing on so many new accounts everyone works OT every week.  Webmedx is going to be converting to speech recognition and the way their work is being assigned has changed recent. 

I decided to throw out a wider net and have been contacted by Amphion, Axolotl, and Webmedx to do testing and interviews.  That's a lot of my time.  Since current employees love the place and former employees hate the place, I was trying to figure out a way to get some honest opinions about these companies before I go through all the testing and interviewing.   I thought maybe if I could hear from MTs who already went through the process and changed their minds that might be useful information. 

I'd like to know why you decided against going with the company, if there is a specific reason -- hours, pay, benefits, bad vibes from the interviewer?  Any honest opinions would be greatly appreciated. 

Thanks. 

I'm trying to pull together a pros/cons list for Webmedx and the possibility of looking into employment there, so I thought I would put it out there for the experts - - those of you who either work there now or have in the past.  My major areas of concern surround: 

1.  Amount/line (average - - for 30+ years experience).

2.  Reliability of work not running out.

3.  Reliability of being paid.

4.  Benefits.  How long does it take for them to kick in once employed.

5.  Amount of work, if any, being outsourced.

6.  Amount of work within the company involved with voice recognition.

7.  Is it mandatory to do voice recognition or can you remain a traditional MT?

8.  If traditional MT is an option, is the result dictation you wouldn't want to give your worst enemy?

I think those are just a few to highlight at the moment.  Any input would be greatly appreciated.

It looks like you have two posts -- one for Webmedx and another for Axolotl.  Below is what was posted on both of them on March 23, 2006.  I guess it all depends on what you are looking for in your new company.  For some people money is the top priority, while for others, benefits and being treated like a person instead of another piece of equipment are important.  Maybe this information will help you decide. 

I cannot guarantee this information is 100%, and anyone with more accurate information feel free to chime in, but I have interviewed with several companies over the past few months, and here are the notes I have taken on what was offered by Webmedx and Axolotl:

Webmedx Acute Care = probably includes ESL dictators

Axolotl Clinic Work = probably easier/better dictators 

VR/ASR:

WMX = Starting to covert accounts to ASR

AX = Unknown

Insurance (Single):  Axolotl costs more per pay period than Webmedx.

Pay Days:

WMX = 26 (every 2 weeks)

AX = 24 (twice monthly)

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance:

WMX = Eligible after 90 days

AX = Eligible after 30 days

Flexible Spending Account:

WMX = None

AX = Eligible after 90 days

401K:

WMX = Eligible after 1 year, with NO MATCH

AX = Eligible after 90 days with partial match 

Eligible Tuition Reimbursement:

WMX = Unknown

AX = $2,000 per year 

Working Holidays:

WMX = You are expected to work the holiday if it falls during your regular work schedule, unless you request it off in advance and there is enough coverage.

AX = Rotating.  If it falls during your regular work schedule, they try to spread it out so no one is working all the major holidays. 

Yearly Bonus or Pay Raise:

WMX = never heard of anyone getting a raise

AX = Anniversary $500 bonus (minimum)

ISP, incoming dictation snafu, or Acts of God preventing you from working:

WMX = Full-time:  you have to make up the time or take PTO, preferably the same day

AX = Depending on the circumstances, you may still get paid and only have to work your regular schedule

Full-Time Status:

WMX = If you fall below 35 hours per week for three consecutive months (no matter what reason), they automatically drop you to part-time status. 

AX = Unknown

Bad sound quality, technical problems, no expander, full editing, half pay.  No thanks. I'm on my way out after 4 years.

Like how do their line counts compare to MQ?

How is their time keeping method compared to E-time?

How steady is the work compared to MQ? Interested in Acute work on this.

E-mail if you wish.  Thanks.

I thought you might enjoy these two tidbits from recent interviews with unnamed companies.  When I asked the first recruiter/owner about the insurance they offered in their ad, I was told that contract had lapsed and there was not a new one signed yet.  She went on to volunteer her opinion that people are better off without health insurance -- that way you can use the free clinics (TRUE story).  The second one advertised 8.5 to 10 cpl transcription and 0.4 to 0.5 VR.  Unfortunately, those positions (although I applied within minutes of the post)  were filled but I was offered 8 cpl transcription and 0.3 VR.  Bait and switch much?

Anyone working in insurance interviews for Medscribe?  I would like to know your experience with it.

Hi,

Was wondering if anyone know anything about Futurenet and if so..what do you think of them. Thanks..

It sounds like you enjoy working for this company. I am not happy with the company I work for now as most of the dictators are ESL. Are the dictors for FutureNet mostly ESL. Any info you can give me would be helpful. Thanks, D. 

Post edited to remove e-mail address.   BuckeyeLil (Moderator) 

Does anyone have any current info on Future Net?  Everything in the archives is over a year old.  Do they offshore?  Thanks in advance!

Hello,

I was interviewed by them, took a test over the phone, which really caught me off guard and offered a position.  Richland will be one of my sites and I have to do 2 days of training. Hopefully that will be Wed/Thurs or Thurs/Friday.  I will be emailing the recruiter this evening as she was out of the office on Friday.  They have sent me quite a bit of information (site specifics/format/general helpful info) and I am looking forward to starting. I hope that helps....

Can anyone tell me anything about working for Future-Net?  Thanks

Is it Itype or something like that?  Does Instant Text work with it?  Which work Expander works with it? 

INMT

them since May after leaving a national after 23 years.  I have never been treated with such respect for the skills I have.  They hav eplenty of work, the platform is not difficult.  I am classified part-time which is 500 lines a day/four hours and get no hassels, no pestering phone calls.  If they want to ask a question, they e-mail you.  I love it!  I do a high ESL account but truthfully its not bad and some of the non-ESLs are a whole lot worse than the ESLs, so it balances out.

Hope that helps.

About a week ago I received an email from Future-Net stating I had passed all the testing and a recruiter would be contacting me....I am still waiting a week later.  Is this normal for them?

TIA