I've been there a few weeks (Oregon)...

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  • I've been there a few weeks (Oregon)... - anotherMT
  • Their platform is VERY time consume - no money - to be made there - NM
    • Is this the one located in Oregon? - anon

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so far I haven't had any issues with them watching my every move.   You are paid on how many lph you type.  While I HATE punching in and out it helps keep me focused and helps increase my line count.  I have worked an hour or two off my schedule and there hasn't been an issue, especially since there is a lot of work and they have offered OT. 

They have many accounts.  I know there are some with a very high level of ESLs on them.  The account I am on says per contract ESLs are 40%, but based on the work I get I would say that is a low number.  Most of them aren't horrible, but do slow you down. 

My biggest issue is with their platform.  I find it to be slow.  Twice since I've been there my supervisor has sent e-mails out that the system was slow, today it was even down altogether, though not long.  About every other day the system freezes up and I lose a job.   I think the first part of October they are doing an upgrade that is supposed to address some of the issues. 

They have 2 new accounts coming on-line very soon, one large account that recently came on-line.  Work has been sporadic, but seems to have picked back up and with the new accounts coming on-line there should be plenty of work. 

Their platform is Word based and they use Shorthand, which I totally dislike.

Everyone seems willing to help, even the tech department is helpful and friendly, at least from what I have seen so far.   I work my shift, I produce a client ready product, and I don't hear from anyone.  I don't know if that is because I'm doing okay or they are stretched with all the new accounts. 

I don't know if I answered all the questions or not, I've got a migraine and my brain isn't processing very well. 

They may be better out there, but there are a lot worse out there too.  I would recommend them. 

Speaking strictly for weekends, she's probably not working, and has forwarded her calls to the help desk, where they could put you in touch with the weekend supervisors, if need be.  But I truly doubt she's ignored you the whole time you've worked there.  She's simply not like that.  She has answered every email I've ever sent her, and always answers her phone during her normal weekday.  My supe has an usual name that starts with D, same as yours, right?

They use ancient equipment anyway.  Get with a company that is with the times.  Furthmore KS'ers on this board seem like recruiters to me or else they get paid to put nice things about that company.  I think they're 9 cents short of a dime.  I can feel it in my gut.  No company is that great.    

Oh, I also heard they start everyone at 9 cpl, which is a lie!  That was told on this board as well.  Don't believe everything you read.  I'd rather work for Transcend or MQ!  HAHAHAHAHAHA

Don't believe for one minute that they don't know why there's no work - they just don't want to tell you because you'll start looking for another job.  Mass quantities of work don't just disappear without a reason - and that reason is usually profitable to someone other than an MT!  How long can you survive getting 4 hours a day (sitting there trying for a total of 12 hours), 6-7 days a week, for 1/3 of your former paycheck?  Beware, your occasional day of no work might turn into a whole month of it!

Like somebody said below, this used to be a real job.  Not anymore.

appreciate any info

You have to tell them which days you'll be working and have to e-mail them if you cannot stick to your schedule and if you are a no show (which is not in my opinon IC work), then they'll terminate you. 

Advanced uses Iscriptor and it's clunky.  They run out of work and switch you to another account with a large learning curve.  You are also monitored on messenger.

Scratching my head on this one...

Not sure if you ever got a reply back to your posted question about DENMED.

DENMED is a Salem, Oregon MT business that in my biased opinion is GREAT.  Not only do they treat their staff honestly and fairly (yes I did work for them) but they also treat their clientele with the utmost respect.  They handle both large and small accounts.  Hope this helps.  I have included a link to their website.

http://www.denmedtranscription.com/

What platform do they use and is it friendly?  I had heard they only paid 6 cpl.. is that true, or hopefully more?? 

Old posts from 2007 give glowing reviews, but in 2 years things can happen, and no line rates were posted back then.

Thanks for any info. 

They've taken all they are going to take from me.   I am not going to waste any more time being angry.   I hate the way things ended, but I refuse to accept the blame for any part of it because I know that was a lie too, even though they did try to blame the MTs.  I know part of the problem was quality issues, but QA wasn't to blame for that either, although they have been.   

It is time to pick up and move on.   I think mgmt will reap what they sow.   For those who worked on the main account Webmedx is still hiring, though the best time slots have already been taken.  

giving the negative info because every time I have in the past I am called a disgruntled ex-employee or told that my experience has no relation to what the company is like today.

I won't repeat the information I've given in the past, anyone can find it on searches.  I've decided to just let the people have their experience with the company and that experience will validate everything I've ever said about those people.

The same people own and run that company--they may have new names doing the management, but it still runs the same way.