I interviewed but took a pass
Posted By: MslaMT on 2007-12-06
In Reply to: As far as I know, there is nothing barring you from speaking out. I think the lack of comments - Ex-Diskriter
The pay was lower than I was willing to take at 0.775 with 8 years experience in heme/onc
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I interviewed with them.
I didn't want to wait a whole year before beginning to accrue PTO so I went elsewhere.
I interviewed with them sm
my current account was lost to Axo so I decided to interview with them - 7 cents a 65-character line (I have been on these accounts for 12+ years now - HA!) and work is a pool - you are not assigned a specific specialty or doctor so speed will be an issue because you're pulling up different templates, etc. They provide the computer/software platform (that's all I need - another computer - already working on 2!!) and I *believe* paycheck deduction was taken for that. You are an employee, not an IC and have to work a set schedule. You had to produce (I think) 1,500 lines a day (can't remember for sure - this was last year when I interviewed). When I asked what happens when I get that 1,500 lines done in, say, 6 hours, what do I do with the next 2 hours? The recruiter said I would keep typing, but they did not pay incentives for plus-production. I told the recruiter that definitely did not motivate me to work faster! I was also told they outsource and that's why the current MTSO lost the account (lower line rate). That being said, I was told in February 2004 (yep, year and a half ago) that the account would be switching over to Axo. I understand they have had multiple failed pilots. Keeping my fingers crossed that they continue to mess up my accounts so I can keep them!
I just interviewed with them and I am - sm sm
considering taking the job.
I interviewed with them
a year ago. They gave me a multiple choice oral terminology test. They were very nice. the downfall - I spent 2 hours on the phone with them, told me I did very well and even asked if I was certified because I impressed them and then they told me they were not hiring at the moment. I did just came across them from my own researching and sent in a resume and they called me. I now know to ask if the company is hiring during the first part of the interview!
I just interviewed with them
It seems odd they would be hiring if they can't provide work for current employees. I was interviewing for VR, maybe you should see if you can get on a VR account.
When I interviewed with them ....
They told me that they paid on a 55-character count line but not for spaces. I did not accept the job offer though because I had been offered something that turned out to be really great.
I tested/interviewed with them once, or tried to -
we scheduled a phone conference to discuss the opening they had no less than five times and kept having to reschedule it at the last minute - very irritating.
I interviewed with Axolotl. (sm)
In a nutshell, here is the deal: This is a company that you basically have to "chase down" in order to get a response. I have 17 years experience, and the only reason that I was able to get an interview is because I kept calling to follow up with the HR person. When I finally got an interview, she told me that she wanted to schedule a second interview with the manager of the transcription department. Well, 3 or 4 weeks later (I waited so long that I lost count), I finally heard from her. She apologized for taking so long to get back to me, and then she said, "I thought you would have found another position by now" (because it took her so long to get back to me). Anyway, for other reasons (and the fact that I felt I shouldn't have to kiss an employer's you-know-what to get an interview), I turned them down. So with this company, it has nothing to do with how qualified you are, it has to do with how patient you are, and whether you are willing to call and leave messages for someone to get back to you.
Well, both offshore. I have interviewed with both and been
offered positions with both, declined both. I have nearly 20 years' experience in acute care, can do any work type, ESLs, etc. I aced both tests. Cymed offered me 8 cpl and 8.5 cpl over 18,000/lines pay period.
Precyse lied to me and I wouldn't work for them if they were the only company out there. They pay based on if you are CMT or not, how many years experience, what shift, etc. I was offered about 10 cpl, but the account they wanted to put me on was one I had worked on when I was with YOG and it was an extremely difficult account. There are lots of posts about how Precyse ignores e-mails and that communication is very poor overall. They use IM and during the 2 or 3 interviews they stopped several times to answer IMs from team leaders.
I don't need insurance so didn't ask questions in regards to that.
Yes they do. I asked them when I was interviewed and they
relunctantly told me they did only if the client asks to. Now I'm sure they are going to the client and saying we'll offshore you're work if you want us to - NOT.
When I was interviewed by Heartland,
I was told that they were planning to stop offshoring and bring all the jobs back to the US.
I just recently interviewed with them.
This was for acute care: Base pay was 8 cpl, 65 character line with spaces, goes up to 8.75 for 1600+ lines a day. There's a $1000 sign on bonus, paid at $100 per paycheck. You have to be there a year before you get any vacation time, which is 2 weeks. No holiday pay.
And they seemed so personable when I interviewed about
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I just interviewed and was told
after 3 months if you have hit the 11,000 lines they require per pay period as full time you get $500 and then you get the other $500 after 6 months of doing the same.
I just interviewed there and that's not what I was told for
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I interviewed about 3 months ago. I think there
were about a dozen questions. Some were multiple choice, some about what part of the body is lingual (this is just an example and not what they used), I had to spell about 3 words/terms.
I interviewed with Z and she was great, I didn't feel the least bit intimidated.
Then you havn't interviewed with the right
people. Left in June and couldn't be happier, more money per line, holiday pay, no weekends.
I asked about that when I interviewed.
Basically, I asked in advance when or if they give raises. The recruiter, who is also my liason, and I negotiated that prior to my being hired. Our agreement for my future increase is based upon the number of daily lines I agreed to produce (not just the 700 minimum) and maintaining that for an agreed upon period of time. I would definitely start with your liason.
Don't work for them but I interviewed with
them last fall and was offered a job. Pay started 8.5 cpl (25+ years experience), and I was required to work every Saturday, and be on call at night 1 week out of every 3. Did not take the job.
Any applicants who interviewed..
for DeVenture's radiology account starting next month heard anything back yet? I had my interview almost 2 weeks ago and I can't wait no longer.
Interviewed recently.
I asked if there was any flexibility in hours worked, such as a 12-hour window, and they said no flexibility. I asked if they have part-time positions and they said no part-time. It wasn't what I was looking for so I passed.
I just recently interviewed with them and while .. sm
they did seem to be very nice, I declined the job offer. The pay was what I considered to be low for someone with over 20 years experience, and they also have what they call a docking system where if you make a spelling error they take away 1/2 of your lines for that document/file. Otherwise, again, they seemed to be very nice. The platform is their own and they use express scribe, which I dislike a lot, lol, but could have lived with it if they had just offered more money. Oh well ... will keep looking.
Actually, I did pass it.
And if you read my entire post, I mentioned the need for continuing ed credits, which I would only need if I PASSED THE TEST.
At a certain point, either you know this job or you don't. So someone with TONS (20+ years) of experience does not necessarily do a better job than someone with 6 years' worth.
Pass
The software doesnt keep accurate track of your time or lines. I even kept a log, didnt matter. I accrued time off that I was not given or paid for when I left. You can check the archives for many of the same types of issues and stories.
Take a pass.
One of the lowest paying around for employee, not much better for IC. Not reliable for steady work either.
Oh, I can pass it, all right....
I just seem to always be missing a little pocket change to take it.
Oh, really now, I'll be honest. It's never been the highest priority to me because (a) my employer doesn't care, has never cared, and won't give me more money for having one, (b) When I have that much money at any one time, it usually goes to buy back to school clothes or an appliance breaks down and has to be replaced.
I personally know quite a few CMTs and admire them for their dedication to keeping it current. I have always thought it rather telling, though, that most of the AAMT members and CMTs of my acquaintance are childless.
The fact of the matter is, many MTs are mothers. And mothers usually put themselves last. Right or wrong, that's a fact.
I think I will pass on this one myself. nm
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I am trying not to pass out as well, but (sm)
I believe she was right when she said this is across the board, no matter where you work. The health care crisis in this country is just that - a crisis. I will stay here and pay the increased premium as from talking to people who work in different occupations as well as MT, they are all complaining about increases.
LOL - Maybe you should pass his
a leg to stand on for ICs to collect unemployment. They'd be beating down his door.
This too will pass and you will have
your board back.
ok, so I interviewed with Amphion today (sm)
and she said she had to check my references, then she would call me back. Is this the norm for them? I really want this job, although it will just be parttime. I am trying to keep my options open, as my "other" job seems to be running dry...y'all probably know who that is! Wish me luck! 
no i am not wrong, i just interviewed with them a few days ago
she said I could work 10pm to 6am, 11pm to 7am or 12pm to 8am, all considered third shift
I disagree ... everyone I've interviewed with
offers benefits for part-time employees, mainly in the form of PTO, not medical, but they do all offer vacation, even though it is prorated at a very slow rate. Maybe Spheris, like Medquist, wants a whole workforce of FT employees - much easier to manage. I think that is the push - get rid of the PT employee. Maybe if they would offer to send nannies to those of us with young children, who we like staying home with rather than dumping in day care, we could work FT. What a pity.
Interviewed the other day - PT is 15 hours per week. (sm)
Don't know much about the way the jobs load, but she did say people are only taking 2 weeks or less to get up to speed. (Of course, I know, they can tell you anything.)
The recruiter was very pleasant, the test was a verbal thing, and the pay was decent.
I love CyMed, too! When I interviewed with
them, they told me that they do offshore a small amount to the Phillipines, but I haven't noticed any negative impact as far as the quality or quality of work offered to me. The software is wonderful to work with, and the people are great. They are about the same as most other companies as far as line rate (avg. 08/line with differential and bonuses), but in all other respects I absolutely love working here! Good luck in your decision!
I interviewed with them and was offered a position.
They are wonderful people. They did tell me that they would supply equipment if you needed it so that definitely is an option. I did not take the position for the time being, but of all the companies I know, they are one of the nicest out there and I truly believe they would be a good employer.
Interviewed with them today. See post further down pg
http://www.egsinfotech.com/
I interviewed with them and told there is, I believe, a $20 rental
fee for a year, but if you are still there at the end of a year employment they refund the rental fees.
The poster said she had never tested, never interviewed, so
how can she test badly and mess up the interview?
I'm a person you have bashed in the past, you remember firing me, yada, yada, yada. You don't even know who I am. I only dealt with H and when I called him to give my notice he begged me to stay, offered to pay me whatever I wanted to stay.
I'm not sure what your problem is, but if anyone looks through past posts about SS there are 10 negatives for every positive, and most of the positives have a management tone to them.
I laughed about your quality statement. When I was in QA the MTs were horrendous. Mary at MTDaily asked me if SS offshored work. I told her the quality was so bad that it was quite possible.
I just hope anyone considering SS decides after reading your post that they don't want to waste their time.
I interviewed a few months ago and was told:
First off, the recruiter/interviewer was so darned nice, incredibly down to earth, and an absolute pleasure to talk to. After talking with them, I was really bummed I wouldn't be working for them because this interviewer person was just so real and someone I would love to know outside of work, ya know? It wasn't just all robot-business speak, which is refreshing like you wouldn't believe.
Anyway, I was asked what I was looking for and said I needed to make a guaranteed minimum of 7000 lines per pay week, as I was sole suport for my household, and that I loved where I was now but was only looking to change employers because I needed benefits.
In an incredibly kind gesture of goodwill towards a fellow workhorse, I was told it would most likely never happen (the volume of work available to consistently earn a high line count), as this field has slow periods, as you must know, and a steady amount of work can never be guaranteed and that, for your situation, you would be best off with your current employer with no benefits and a plentiful work supply. The mention of 30% VR and increasing day-by-day was also a huge put-off for me because, well, I hate that crap...and don't let anyone fool you, for the money you earn, it is most indeed crap and the joke is on the MT.
This place has a great pay rate, great benefits, but unfortunately the work flow cannot be guaranteed. Scary prospect indeed when one can't work just for fun money for shoes and crap. I couldn't believe the honestly and I was so appreciative of that.
I interviewed with them a couple of months ago ...
From what I can remember when I searched the archives they seemed to be one of the better companies. The recruiter, Rhonda, is great, very friendly, very knowledgeable. I decided, however, to go with a smaller company, one that focuses on clinic notes, where I have a Mon-Fri schedule and could not be happier.
Hope that this helps a little.
I interviewed with Terra Nova
Actually they offered me the job before seeing my resume. Sent me samples and a foot pedal. I was friends with their IT person (he was at my old company) and he told them about my work. The lady's name was Maria Thomas I think and she was VERY NICE. They are in Canada, small growing company that does not outsource. I was making very good money at my old company at the time and I was loyal. Had been there 9 years. Sure enough, my account was sent offshore and I was moved around until I got laid off. Terra Nova pays by the minute of dictation. She started off with a low figure, can't remember exactly what it was. As I was hesitating to quit my job, she kept uping the pay to I think $1.30 to $1.35 a minute. They did do employee status at the time, but they did not have a group insurance plan. They reimbursed you for your own plan. Hindsight is 20/20, but I am happy where I am now. If not, I would not hesitate to apply there again.
I interviewed with Etrans several months ago, was
offered the job but decided to go with another company. If I remember correctly, they have a tiered pay system, decent benefits and I believe that they are doing a lot of the VA Hospitals. I just received an email from them today to let me know that they are hiring again.
I posted below about Etrans, I interviewed with them
several months ago and from what I can remember (don't hold me to it please, lol), it was a fairly strict schedule that they were offering, I believe Tuesday-Saturday with set hours. Hopefully someone that works for Etrans currently can tell you more, sorry.
I think I'll pass.....
I'd Pass On Transolutions...
if I were you. I believe they base your pay rate per line on how well your score on the test you take when you go to their site. Whatever level you fall into based upon your test scores is what you will get paid. Say you got a low to average score on your test, you would probably fall into pay level I and get paid 5 or 6 cents a line or something like that, and $10 an hour for 1-2 months of training. They're basically just like every other company out there offering transcriptionists the oppportunity to work at home crappy pay, not the best dictators, and of course, if you run out of work, you never get paid for downtime. You are also REQUIRED to work two holidays and weekends.
I will pass that along to the Administrator. Thank you. (NM)
Goldbird
Pass on the job. I am thinking it is a co I used
to work for and they never paid on time even with that long wait and did not get it right either. No excuse for a wait like that except for mismanagement by the company. Pass on that job. You will have headaches you don't need.
How did MT pass QA in the first place?
nm
Sad Rad MT...I was going to pass along this same message to you...Lee said that
everyone would be called about any issues they e-mailed her about! Good Luck!
I'll pass on them then.
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