Insist on sample of prior reports, lots of them. Then when you see it, sm
Posted By: samples on 2006-10-04
In Reply to: I have GOT to ask... - mega frustrated
you will say, Oh, so that is what he is saying. Then, put it in your expander. Phrases work the best for me, not normals. Phrases in the Expander for what each item these guys use. But you need to see lots of samples of prior reports.
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Does Transtech have sample reports and normals to go with all those ESL docs?
sample reports
You can look up a doc's previous reports to help you understand him or her. You can also send reports to QA and then look at their corrections or filling in of your blanks until you get used to the docs. I've been doing this for 25 years. You will never get away from doing ESL dictation. Acceptance helps a lot.
I love it. Expander is built into it, as are site notes, sample reports,splchk. nm
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ChartMatrix (TransHealth) has archived/quick access to prior reports. nm
Prior complaints of low work loads and only short reports, so struggle to get lines. How about
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Ditto. Low pay, mediocre beneifts, lots of reports of
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I agree. The line counter is a pain, but I've checked lots of reports against MS Word
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Why do adults (I presume) insist on using such
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Not uncommon. The venture capitalists insist on
profit even if it means bad behavior, and senior management goes along with whatever is dictated, whether it's what the client wants or not (ssssshhh!). If it means they get a year end bonus or a cushy pad to play
in, more's the better. Reminds me of offshoring that clients never knew abut, either.
MTSOs, in my experience in management, will do anything as long as it means that the bar tab has no ceiling and they can keep up with the Jones family next door.
Sorry to sound so bitter and jaded, but I'm tired seeing what management will do to entertain themselves at the expense of the MT and the patient.
Why do supervisors who insist they are not paid to transcribe cherry pick accounts to death?
They could really show some leadership ability if they took the bad dictators and left a few easy reports for those of us who would appreciate an easy report once in a while.
Lots of promises, no follow through. Lots and lots of internal sm
problems. She is recruiting heavy right now as she has a CHANCE at getting a big account back. Even if they get it back, they'll blow it again from poor management.
The other poster is right about a sample
I used to transcribe SS Disability cases for a friend/attorney and they were gastly. They took place in a room with high ceilings (guessing here) and the echo and muffled conversations were so bad, it would take me forever to do them.
He wanted the transcripts done with Q: (question) and A: (answer) with double space in-between. Made half decent money but it wasn't worth my time. Thanks heavens, my transcriber went on the blink. It was the older larger tapes he used, and I only had that transcriber for his work. I never bought another one, so could never do his work again. LOL
Thanks for the replies, everyone . . . I wish there was a way to just sample how VR is done before
taking on an actual job doing it - I wish I could try it out to see what I was in for:)
I've tried just a couple but one bad one is enough. Here is just a sample..
MDI-FL, TransHealth, Precyse, Focus Infomatics... and I just started doing this at-home thing for a little over a year. What a bad deal.. I've been turned down by Spheris and Wedmedx because I did not meet their qualifications, although I have been doing this for 13 years with approximately five in acute care so go figure. I have worked for hospitals locally etc.. I thought working at home would be a good change..NOT.. what a nightmare, terrible supervisors, benefits, low pay, disorganization and much, much more. I may have to go back to the hospitals.
I need sample dictations with their final notes.
Hi,
Can someone suggest me a place to find a few sample dictations with their final notes, so that I could evaluate myself?
thanks
philips
Can anyone tell me where I can get my hands on sample radiology dictation as well as tell me what
companies would hire someone with no radiology experience. I really want to go into that particular specialty. Is the equipment for this field any different than acute care transcription or any other specialty? What is typically the pay for this specialty? How much training should I put myself through in order to get hired? Any and all information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
(sorry) I guess I got cut off. Anyway, there are sample brochures there you can use. You will stil
There are also sample contracts there for you to review. It took me about 3-4 months of research before I could even start buying equiptment. Everybody is willing to pick up tapes, you have to offer a little more to be able to get your foot in the door, or at least I did. Check out the technical and equipment boards. There are some discussions about converting from tapes to digital. There is also some good information about line counting software. Check the archives. Again, research, research, and reseach some more. I have a notebook set aside with all of my info. There is also a very good book, The Independent Medical Transcriptionist. You can get it really cheap on Amazon. I thought it was very helpful.
Good luck, (unless you are trying to get business in my area...HA, HA).
Do they provide sample documents? If so, it may be worth a shot. nm
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where they 35 comparable reports - or 35 short and 35 long reports? nm
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Actually I have only done a few ops prior to OSi
I had mostly done MS clinic. I have worked in acute care before, but did everything but an occasional op. I have to say that ops are my favorite by far now. I was terrified to do them, but now I love them! You're right. It is easier to be negative than positive, but at the end of the day, every company has good and bad things. It may take searching, but there is a company out there for everyone I think. In work, as in life, you have to kiss a lot of toads to find a prince.
prior response
Sorry. That was addressed to OP and MsAnonnie Mouse.
you need to really look back to prior postings
This company has been flying all over this board even back in March. I think it goes further than disgruntled employees. Take a look at how their lead people handle these comments. They have badmouthed these employees horribly. Yes, companies will have unhappy employees and there will be some grumbling, but it clearly looks like a much bigger problem with Shapin. A lot of drama for low pay. I would have nothing to do with them and NOT for the grumbling of past employees, but for the obnoxious and crude way Shapin's management individuals conducted themselves!
Work for SPi now, prior CyMed...
and EVERY company has issues, you just have to figure out what issues are deal-breakers for you personally. SPi HAS started switching QAs around to all different accounts, but not sure about the MTs; however, on the few times that these accounts have run short of work for the MTs on them, they've had them actually doing QA! That's ONE position, at least, that you can guarantee you'll move up to if you're competent and want the move.
Their benefits are better and less expensive than CyMeds were, and vacation time is actually a bit better.
There are no yearly or scheduled raises with SPi.
My advice is to ask LOTS of questions BEFORE accepting either job with either company; you should also get EVERYthing in writing, AGAIN, do this BEFORE you accept either position...especially as relate to compensation, benefits, and work hours. :D Best of luck whatever you choose!
Typing ER reports and radiologogy reports
are completely different with regards to pay. For typing regular reports, that is a very fine line rate. For typing radiology reports, it would be horrid.
I totally agree, your story is mine and lots, and lots of others, please
believe me when I say Keystrokes has been honest like we used to have in this profession. If I can help one Transcriptionist avoid what we have, this will all be worth it. I worked parttime for Keystrokes at the time I was fulltime with ____ and quit, 2 years later I begged them to take me back after once again my paycheck was cut in half, and they did with open arms. I don't mean to run down anyone but a lot of these transcription companies are getting obscenely rich while paying below minimum wage to transcriptionists, playing with dictation and after working for a couple of them you know who is honest and who is not. Sorry I came down so hard but the reality is there are single mothers out there that I bet cry themselves to sleep not able to give their children a decent life because it is easier to steal from us. When companies have millions of dollar to pay for other transcription companies, open transcription schools in other countries, ect., ect., you know there is a lot of money in it. That is all I am saying.
I don't think we work at the same place, but I have been working lots and lots of hours.
Very thankful to have a decent job.
Spheris isn't the only company getting prior MQ work....sm
our company has also picked up several million dollars worth of business that MQ used to have because of the clients either having been overbilled by MQ or fears that they would be with all of the legal problems MQ is having. Other current MQ clients are getting bids for when their contracts expire so I expect the MQ "tumble" to continue.
Apparently you missed the prior post.
AcuQuist based it's pay cut on an attempt to bring us in line with an average industry wage, part of their new mediocrity- not just for cheap wine policy. Therefore, being better, faster and more accurate, is not a desirable quality, and therefore we are being penalized for it.
I had knowledge of VR and pay rates prior to this job search.
When I was in school, all we focused on was straight typing and nothing was ever taught about VR - I graduated earlier this year. In my job search I'm really not seeing much about VR. The place I am now has four or five accounts and all of them are straight typing. As for the shortage of work, I am on the largest account in the company and the shortage is felt across the board. Even the supervisors are aplogizing to us for the shortage.
Oh well, for the meantime I will just see what is out there, test and interview if asked to and go on from there. For right now though I have a job at a place I like - it's better than nothing!
Lots and lots of recent stuff in archives.
Prior contact said you work the first 2 wks WITHOUT PAY, and then you're offered a very low
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Prior info said they take $300 out of your pay $50 at a time for something, rent or deposit. nm
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I left a couple of months for the same thing. The prior
3 months I was lucky to get in 800 lines a day. I had a couple of days where I got maybe 4 reports. I would sit in front of my computer for 12 hours/day, checking every 5 minutes, and still couldn't get my lines with 3 different accounts.
They hire away ahead of time for new accounts and after training they have to do something with them until the account goes live so they put them on other accounts temporarily and then there isn't enough work for the regulars.
When I first started running out of work I watched the backlog report to see where an account might have a big backlog and there were 3 or 4 who were on OT most of the time, but when I asked to be put on one of those accounts I was told no. There were many days that it looked like half the accounts had a 0 backlog. Then they started hiring for 3-day weeks and 4-day weeks so there was no work on weekends to try to make up your lines/hours.
Old posts say hire for Emp. only, 120-150 lph. Software said to be glitchy from a prior contact. nm
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Prior posts say you need a C-phone & 2nd line, and that they follow BOS II guidelines very
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Prior posts said they used CareFlow and Cquence software, both of which get knocked down as
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Prior post said it's so-so to use, but only counts the black chars., no spaces. nm
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Prior search shows 8.5 cpl for FT benefit position. Do you still make this base pay after 1-1/2
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Last year you needed Word 2003 to work for them. Prior to that, you used their machine
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I had posted that question right up under the original poster and prior to her post being answeredsm
Looks are deceiving and I AM paying attention.
The lazyMT was from a prior post about testing..NOT about my personal habits. I find it odd that you
would reply with someone so insignificant and to which no one cares about your opinion. You don't know me and you certainly have no idea if I am lazy in regards to my lifestyle habits so go back where you came from, troll..
Lots and Lots of info about them in the archives. nm
Lots and lots of work. You will love
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Lots and lots of posts in the archives.
Lots and lots of info in archives and several
posts just down the page. Open your original post and near the bottom click on the blue see related posts and you'll get the most recent posts.
Lots lots, cuz I prefer
the OP/PR notes over any report......
Call them. I have lots of work, had lots of work
during the holidays too. I don't know who routes the work, but one of the office people is on vacation this week. I occasionally have to call to get work depending on what hours I'm working, but I have never not gotten work when I've asked for it.
ER Reports
Can you make a good living typing only ER reports with a national company? Do any companies hire you just for ER reports? Thanks.
Maybe that is why they only let you do a few reports a day but
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I believe they will get them to do op reports, in which
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I luv Op reports
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