I too posted asking about Co.'s with flexibility, not a job wanted post, but I dont see it now. n

• Please do not post job wanted ads. (NM) - Goldbird (Moderator)
  • I posted asking for companies who hire p.r.n. IC status sm - MT for 12 yrs
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    • I too posted asking about Co.'s with flexibility, not a job wanted post, but I dont see it now. n - msd

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how nervous I was about Webmedx, that their system seemed cumbersome, etc.   Well after a week and I have had time to play with the system it really isn't cumbersome, though I still have lots to learn.  The system is Word-based and I have limited Word experience.  Their Expander is ShortHand and I have NO Shorthand experience.  Adding words is easy, it is creating shortcuts for steps and macros that I haven't learned yet.  Anyway, someone e-mailed me privately that indeed the system was cumbersome and they made tops $50/day.  After one week I'm doing about twice that, only working 7 hours.  Everyone has been very nice, QA has been very supportive, even the tech guys (and I don't usually like tech guys) have been very nice.   

I'm not a recruiter, I'm not even sure if they are hiring since they just hired a bunch for a new account and are still trying to work the kinks out of the account.   I'm just giving some feedback, you can take it or leave it.  

We have a free Job Seeker's board with plenty of job advertisements to peruse.  As well, we have a free resume bank for interested MTs to present a resume on.

Goldbird

If you are looking for a position (employee or IC), you will simply have to do your own legwork like everyone else.  Look at the Job Seekers board.  There are both employee and IC positions available.  Inquire with those companies.

Post your resume on the free job resume bank.  Companies looking for workers will be sure to see it there! 

If you wish to inquire about a specific company, please do so right here, on the Company board!! 

Goldbird

edict rather than law, but figured I'd get jumped on using that word.  One of the late-night talk-show hosts referred to it as a law when one of the guests was baiting him to say, Merry Christmas. 

The point is, you knew exactly what I meant in the first place.  Oh well.  Glad I gave No Name a LOL!  Laughing is healthy. 

If you are looking for a position, please read our Job Seekers board.  You may also post your resume on our free resume bank.

If you have questions about a specific company, please ask here on the Company board.

However, we do not allow posts asking for good companies or good pay, etc.  Ask about specific companies. 

If you have any questions, email the Administrator or myself.  We will be glad to help you.

Goldbird

You should peruse our free Job Seekers board for job advertisements.  We also have a free resume bank for you to submit your resume to.

Otherwise, you should not post job-wanted posts.  Please ask about a specific company.

If you have questions about this, please email myself or the Administrator.

Goldbird

positive experiences with Focus.  I've seen other posts like this where a person will ask about a specific MTSO and say something like just good things or no negative posts please.

It just strikes me as looking at the world through rose colored glasses.  How can you make an informed decision if you only consider one side of an argument?  It's just silly.  Why bother to ask any questions at all?  Just take the job and be done with it.  People take time to answer questions honestly here and try to help out fellow MTs so they don't make the same mistakes we've made and what thanks do we get? 

Pollyannas like the OP who just wants to hear the good. 

I would like to comment on your posts, as it is my help-wanted ad you are discussing.  I have attempted to put as many details into my ad as possible, in order to answer all possible questions anyone might have before applying.  My ad is not meant to be overbearing, rude, or pushy, but I realize it might appear that way to others because of all of the fine details I have written into it.  I have amended the ad many times over the years due to certain situations that have occured.  The part about if you love animals is due to the fact that I had a Transcriptionist working with me, who later told me that she did not like animals.  Since she did not like animals, it reflected in her work, which is probably because the work did not hold her interest.

I have read a lot of really vicious posts about myself and my company, none of which I feel are justified.  I am sure I have hurt some feelings when returning test results and when informing others that they do not appear to be compatible with the current position, but I have always been diplomatic in my emails and polite when conducting phone interviews.

I would like to set the record straight and let everyone know that I do NOT send out real work, hoping someone will do my job for me.  When I test someone, they are typing actual dictation files, but the reports have already been typed and returned to the clinic.  When testing potential applicants, I only send out two small dictation files at the most (sometimes only one), and the person below is obviously confused, or is blatently lying.

Also, regardless of what some people might be saying/thinking, there are at least four new clinics that open each year.  In the past six years, I have had five people leave their jobs voluntarily for their own personal reasons.  My newest ad is posted because I have been short-handed for some time now due to all of the unexpected clinics thrown at me and because I recently had a transcriptionist pass away unexpectedly.

I personally take the time to train each new person, and I can only handle training one person at a time because I have many other duties during the day, such as invoicing, payroll, emails, phone calls, typing the work from my own assigned clinics, etc.  It takes at least one month for each new person to feel comfortable enough to go on their own with the work, so I am constantly behind on getting all of the clinics covered.  As soon as one transcriptionist is out of training, I post my help-wanted ad and start all over again.  Believe me, I would like nothing more than to hire someone and put them on their own right away, which would make my life a lot easier!  However, the vet group I type for is very picky, which I can only blame on myself because they are spoiled and accustomed to having things done a specific way.

I could write a book in trying to defend myself and my company name, but, unfortunately, I no longer have the time to chat with other transcriptionists like I used to do years ago.  My main reason for posting a response is because I realize these posts will remain on the board for a very long time to come, and I am hoping potential applicants are not deterred from applying because of what has been posted at this site.  

here's the link

http://dockets.justia.com/docket/court-txedce/case_no-4:2008cv00331/case_id-111871/

Who are you talking to?  You have the wrong person and you just made a fool out of yourself, hello!

If you want mandatory credentialling, then do something about the pay range for MTs!  8 cpl does not cut it when you consider the knowledge and education required for a qualified MT.

Coders in the midwest (where I live) who have their CCS make $20/hr with little to no experience!  Do not for one minute compare the CMT to the CCS!!  AHIMA is taking care of its coders, making sure coders and records techs are acknowledged for their expertise in the heath information industry and compensated for achieving their credentials.  The ADHI only wants our money.  They have done absolutely nothing for the MT who is credentialed --- 8 cpl or 9 cpl!?!?!!? --- does that sound like we are highly regarded health information professionals to you? 

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Looks are deceiving and I AM paying attention.

When you first start, they will ask that you pick a schedule that you will be working (your choice).  If you need to change that schedule outside of one hour, then they ask that you just let them know so they can see if they need to find coverage or not.  They are very good about changes in your schedule if you need it.