I was part of the Hurricane Katrina disaster and am doing the best I can to rebuild...sm
Posted By: Disgusted!! on 2007-12-24
In Reply to: A company feels like if you keep your credit in good standing, then - Agree with checking
My credit used to be almost perfect before this. I have since noted this on my credit report but I don't think its right. I am happy for you with spotless credit, but like so many others, you could be one paycheck away from total disaster so you better think again about your above statement.
Also, I don't remember signing anything about a credit check, but a background check I did. However, I believe they should have contacted me telling me why they changed their mind in giving me the job. So not right and probably not legal - opinons welcome. I enjoy reading all your replies.
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Hurricane having effect on MTs? Are any companies preparing for problems or solutions for Katrina?
I suspect some will be off the grid for a while. Wonder if this board will have a way to help with transcription usually done by MTs in La, Al, and other areas?
Is anybody here still down from the hurricane?
My thoughts are with all the MTs who have lost their belongings and lives from the terrible tragedies that have happened recently.
And they told the MTs the hurricane had
Another one to add to the pack of lies.....
I know one MT who is still not working after Katrina...sm
ISP service still hasn't been restored to her area of Louisiana. I even confirmed this with her ISP company to make sure she wasn't trying to pull one on us.
Katrina showed us a thing or two about how
animals are treated in THIS country, not to mention the people. (It was the government who PURPOSEFULLY cut funding to repair the levee...)
We are ALL paying much more now to fix the problem than would have been paid to properly maintain and prepare the area. AND new legislation is on the books to protect care for animals in hurricanes.
WHEN are we going to learn? PREVENTION is far less expensive than ANY punishment or fix?
It's a disaster.
A total disaster.
I was hired by them and it was a disaster from
the start. I have never seen a more disorganized company. I had other KS MTs e-mailing me privately that said yes things were very disorganized and they had expressed their concerns to management. I gave them a go, the first month seemed to be okay, but then they kept telling me things that never materalized, my team leader was a TL in name only, did not communicate with me at all. I had some private conversations with other MTs, some that had been there 2-3 years. They agreed that things were not what they had been, but that they believed things would level out, etc. I stuck around another month or two, but then there was little work on my accounts and having to learn a new account every month and I couldn't pay my bills on the lines I was getting and the pay increase that they brought up never materalized. I stuck around another month and didn't see any hope of things improving so I left.
I don't like BS and I got a lot of it there. For me the grass was greener. I have a higher line rate, only 2 accounts and if no work I get paid down time and I GET PAID OVERTIME!!! The benefits are much better where I am too and are very reasonable. The company is a fraction of the size of KS, but bigger isn't always better.
WEBMEDX AN ABSOLUTE DISASTER
I was hired and felt tortured by Webmedx every breathing second I worked there by the QAs and other powers-that-be. This was January '09. I was reprimanded and put on some sort of 'extra' probation on my first day, for a couple of minor (very minor) mistakes. I was treated in a condescending manner, to say the least, by people half my age who worked there, some of whom, I don't believe, have any transcription experience, themselves. (I have over 20 years of experience). On my second day, I did so much work I felt nauseated and my hands were killing me--it must have been well over 100 reports (you can't really tell how many actual reports you do) --and yet the line count remained abominably low. I couldn't figure it out, but I previously did 400+ lph at my last job, and now, get this--I was making so few lines it was coming out to about $7.00 an hour! Can you imagine?! Well, the supervisor called on my second day to inform me that the client/s loved my work, that it was great, that everyone was very, very pleased! Third and final day... In the morning there is no work for hours when there was supposed to be work...also, there had been none the previous eve (for about four hours during my scheduled time) when there was supposed to be..anyway, I spend a couple of hours waiting for the work which finally came...then there were a series of freeze-ups, that occurred on the part of their platform, I could tell...nonetheless, I trudge along and notice that I am still making only about 100 lines per hour or less, even once things got going. Still, I feel I can 'overcome' this if only I persevere and get better, so, on I work! However, at one point, I make another, very minor error, and I mean minor (will let you know if you have interest in contacting me personally what it was) and and wouldn't you know, the love me-hate me supervisor who was thrilled with me about 14 hours prior, calls to tell me that I have yet again, (the audacity of me!) made a 'careless' mistake, (again very minor and over the course of at least two hundred reports that I'd done, as I'd now done 1,500 lines)-- one mistake-- it had to do with format and was minuscule in nature. Anyway, she informs me that now I am back on full QA-- from which I had had the honor of being released early morning on my 2nd day--stating that she has to be 'honest' with me, that I am basically on my 'last legs' (to paraphrase)-- that absent immediate improvement, I will be 'let go.' Now, let me tell you, I have never been let go from any job in my life--I have a reputation at each company for which I've worked (really only four or five companies, as I stay in places for years)-- of being among the 'best' they've ever seen. I hung up the phone, speechless and flabbergasted by the whole situation, frankly, wishing I could sue someone! It's too embarrassing to tell you what I got paid for my troubles, and I mean trouble! I know that Webmedx made several hundred dollars for the work I did that went to their clients for the whopping 14 hours or so that I worked. Contact me if you want via email privately--I could go on about what happened with Webmedx and what some of my ideas are as to what these people are 'up to' and I'd like to hear yours-- at best, the experience was a colossal waste of time and money (money lost by wasting time)-- so insulting, it was surreal, really. I am still not over it! Thanks for posting your complaints about this company--it's not like me to go on a 'rant' like this, I am not some kind of a nut or transcription-hack! I was driven to this post by this uncommonly (I hope it is uncommon!) horrendous experience. It was rather like being a 'sweat shop' employee, I would imagine. Scary...and again, surreal.
That was a perfect example of the disaster that VR is! Good Job!
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disaster not disasted, sorry for the typo.
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You are correct - also the millions CEOs took off the top for the Katrina supposedly home reimbursem
Well, I don't know I think it is the lobbying. We don't have lobbyists. With employment going up, mortgages defaulting, no one mentions in the news about all the US jobs going overseas causing this. I was so pro Hillary Clinton until I read about her being an advocate of outsourcing jobs and was overseas promoting it, I don't remember what country offhand - that broke my heart. Look back to before this president took office - you didn't hear of outsourcing to other countries or jobs going overseas, maybe I am wrong but if it brings lots of money to companies - they are certainly going to be hiring the lobbyists to keep it going.
I don't know why the new does not report what is happening - they seem to skirt the issue big time. Talk about unemployment and mortgage defaults by not the reason - we are all being replaced overseas. I guess if you can retire with millions of dollars in your pocket from stealing from the American people then it won't matter when the downfall happens to the rest of us.
Lots don't stay. I left six months after the 1/1/06 disaster
In fact, I was so fed up then, I left without having another job. I just jumped away. Glad I didn't stay for the most recent round of changes. Judging from the MQ forum, it doesn't appear to have gotten better at the Q.
OH - I thought part transcription, part escription, but don't know for sure
nm
They no longer hire part-time and may be eliminating part-time employees within the next 6 months.
They are going to have those that are PT go FT if possible. Some accounts require 1 weekend day, but not all. Most transcriptionists have 1 account with 1 back-up account. I know that they are hiring for hospital accounts in medical records and radiology right now.
No PTO for part-time. Not sure if you can work part-time or not since recent rule change. sm
You do pay a deposit for their equipment.
There is a part-time and a flexible part-time, just left there and they offered
me both. Flexible, however, is more or less when they need you (I.e. weekends), part-time is fixed hours.
Yes I know they hire part time because I referred someone there for part time.
They are internet based.
From what I understand, the part-time positions will be only be for those that are already part-time
It is not a restructuring of the company, just of some of the existing part-time positions.
I know that there are a few employees who have been with Keystrokes for many, many years who are part-time and they will not displaced.
Other than that, there have been many discussions why there will not be any new part-time employees hired, and I really don't think they will back down on that.
Okay, I get that part but... sm
aren't our IP addresses available only to the board administrators?
Or was the OP trying to say that the board administrators have a vested interest in this particular company... and keeping this particular company's name clean??? (If that's the case, I won't act surprised when my post is deleted... but I'm new here and I honestly have no idea who has loyalty to a particular MTSO, or not...)
This is part of the UAW
I am not sure this is a good bet for MTs. There are some benefits but I do not see that you get the full tilt of auto worker benefits .. not by a long shot. Keep in mind too that many employers of MTs .. most particularly hospitals go bonkers over the mere whisper of the word union. The other thought that strikes me is that the auto workers are in more dire straits than we are .. so how good is this union thing after all?
well, part of their ad says they pay
9-11 cpl, so some MTs ARE getting the 11 cpl and it has to be for a good reason (i.e., high producer, dependable, versatile, longevity, etc.).
it's probably this part of it...sm
necessary decision in order for them to move forward and achieve their new goals for 2008
What the hey? What do you mean I was a part of it? sm
It's not much of a secret where I work now (TransTech).
this part got me....
For those who have had a bad experience, I suggest giving it another try.
Aiya!!
For the most part
I used to work for them. Communication was kind of lacking, but I have seen worse. The work was relatively easy, and the pay was average, and I always got paid on time
Looking for part-time
I am looking for a part-time or IC (part-time hours) transcription position with flexible hours. If anyone can direct me to specific companies who may consider this, I would really appreciate your help.
looking for part time
Webmedx used to hire part time and they are looking for people. Also look up Amphion on the web. they are in Wisconsin.They have hired part time in the past, may still be looking - nice people, steady company.
See, that's part of the problem.
I'm not saying "all negative posts are bad." The ones giving specific details can be VERY helpful.
It's just that usually no one comes here just to say "I love Company Name" (or if they do they get flamed). OTOH, people do come here to post "I HATE COMPANY NAME" - sometimes giving reasons and sometimes not.
In addition, when opinions are requested on a particular company, the negative posts saying "It sux. NoMessage" outweigh any positive posts 3:1 - and again, positive posts are frequently flamed.
Bottom line - I think the overall viewpoint here is slightly skewed towards the negative.
Not crazy on their part
money, money, money. What I think is crazy is MTs putting up with it. Life is too short to sit at the keyboard 24/7 trying to get enough work to pay the light bill.
Yes it is crazy on their part
What happens when you put a bunch of people on an account they don't know and could care less about and can't make money on? The account is soon lost. Seems to me the company is cutting its own throat doing business this way. Any bonuses the managers make better be wisely invested for when they are out on their butts because there aren't any accounts left.
Now that part about ESL is very true. However, I
have never worked for a company that did not have a lot of ESL. It is just part of the job. Honestly now, for MTs that cannot learn them, then they should not be in this business. More and more of our physicians are ESL and we must learn to deal with it. As far as the emails for today, I have received 3 thus far. None were remotely rude or anything. As far as grammar/spell check in the emails, that does not bother me. As long as they get their point across, it is fine. They are just quick notes, just like anyone would write at an office and honestly, I would hate to know someone had to read my handwriting. 
Oh sure, I'm the CEO and I own a bank, and part of the
London Bridge, and all that good stuff. SHEESH! You all ask for some good things about the company, but through your crystal ball you see the future. I still say, go ahead and leave...you'll find out soon enough that all is not well with other companies. I know - I've BTDT. EVERY company has editing positions now - it's the next phase of transcription, but never ever will ALL transcription be done by this method. I will continue to transcribe with a POSITIVE attitude, while you and your "Current Transcender" buddy leave and live with a NEGATIVE attitude. Good luck to you!
What part of the above message did you
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Anyone taken the transcription part of NTS
National Transcription Services test? This is one of those mttest.com things so probably isn't representative of their dictation, but good grief.
The worst part is...
I've been there a long time, took their crap, worked extra when asked, always had quality above 98.5, always made my line count, worked the last 2 months straight because they were behind, now there is hardly any work, worked all the major holidays for the last 2 years and this is how they repay that kind of loyalty. It makes me sad and I feel like a fool for being used for so long. All I want to do is type and do a good job. It won't be rewarded there unfortunately. I'm worried about going from the frying pan to the fire but it can't get worse than the above can it?
can any part-timers tell me...
If you have requested time off without pay in the past and if it was at all a problem?
Part time
Another point is when the hospitals outsource and MTs lose their jobs, this is another area where the MT loses! When we were outsourced a year ago, the hospital tried to really pat themselves on the back and, instead of just being honest and saying it was all about money, they tried to say they made their outsourcing choice based on how important it was that we get comparable benefits to what we had. Yeah right! In this area any part-time hospital employee gets PTO and even more importantly they are able to participate in insurance at a higher rate, but still a great deal compared to buying it privately. I always felt the benefits were the trade off for the so, so salary with the 3% cap on raises over the years.
Yes. I'm part-time, and I was able to
pick my shift. No nights or weekends unless requested, no C-phone, very rare downtime. Most importantly, the staff is available for questions, but otherwise leaves you alone to work. I have no ESLs in the account I'm on. No place is perfect, but they're definitely worth considering.
Part time
Part time is 3000 lines a wk, 6000 in a 2-wk pay period, minimum of 20 hours. I've not had problems being flexible but you do commit to set hours. Have had some sparce times lately but so has my other account elsewhere. I do agree you do not always get all your questions answered. They are worth a try. I've had my issues but will stick around for now.
part time
DSG hires part-time.
Not the poster, but that's part of what our job at QA
is - quality assurance. You would not believe, or maybe you would, the horrific work we can spot from some MTs when the job just happens to pass thru our hands due to a blank - say a missing doctor's name. We then take a quick glance and see the most horrific errors - wrong body parts, incorrect drug dosages - these MTs should NOT be allowed off 100% QA hold. Period. But, once off, its nearly impossible to get them watched regularly at all. I am regularly amazed at the poor quality of MTs - Americans - that's what the poster was referring to. And ALL MTS in a company should care - the horrible MTs are a threat to the security of the account, and the entire company. That's no joke. You could lose your own account because you have some fellow moron typing it.
most companies have that first part in their
the employees are supposed to be responsible for knowing the content of all policies and usually don't give a rip so they never read it
most of the posts on this board are in violation of those policies
Part-time MT help
I am in need of occasional back up help for a clinic. This would be mostly on weekends or if anything happens unexpectedly. I am also hoping to go on vacation for a week in March and need someone who is extremely reliable and experienced to do the full week. It would only be about 3 hours of typing per day Monday through Thursday. You need to be very familiar with drug names. If you are interested at all send me your resume (does not have to be a formal resume) and names of some contact people. Thanks much!
Sue
Medical Communications
and that is only a small part of the
problems they have. Communication is nil, rude people to deal with, and total chaos.
I use a lot of expanders AND the best part of the KS
ortho accounts, IMHO, is that I have one doctor that I am responsible for in 24 hours. He is busy and predictable. It is the best way to run an account that I have ever been on, and Cheryl is tops in any book!
do they take part timers?.....nm
Part time?
Is part time available? And what are the line count requirements? I'll be looking for a change within the next few months and need a part-time flexible schedule.
Thanks 
What part of the webpage are you
referring to? I don't see anything on there that says anything about US at home MTs.....
Wanderer, what part of NY?
I'm assuming near me if you sent resumes to NJPR. I'm in the city - what part are you in?
If you are only Part-time, you should be okay.
For full-time people, if your normal work schedule includes the holiday, you are expected to work it unless you ask for it off --- way in advance for the major holidays, but if you are part-time and new, it will really depend on how current the accounts are. If they are not backed up, your part-time hours can probably be covered. Let us know what they say.
re part-time
I chose not to go with them because of attitude of recruiter. My company hires PT too, if you decide to go elsewhere.
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