Older posts said the software was cumbersome and not MT friendly and that the pay was low. Hope
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Older posts said they still use a DOS-based software and have a 1600 lpd requirement. nm
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Other posts have called it cumbersome and slow.
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user friendly software
Is there really a user-friendly software? Is there one that you don't have to type in demographics anymore or at least get paid for it if you do? Is there one that is actually fast and doesn't require a lot of changing from screen to screen? What would it be? I am not a computer savvy person, but it seems like all this technology is taking us backwards. Also, I don't suppose you would like to tell us which company you work for.
Yes! There really is user-friendly software out there. /sm
You have to do your research, and ask questions in regards to companies with user-friendly software. Both companies I work for use proprietary software that is Word-based. It is all internet- The IC position software- I never change screens, the jobs download in seconds, press one key and demographics fill in (for which I am paid, including headers/footers)- tab down and there's the page you start typing, One click to physician roster- everything right at your fingertips, i.e. account specifics, BOS guidelines, etc. Full-time position - only two screens (demographic) then transcription screen. Everything at fingertips, doctor roster, etc.
Anyone use Cquenc software? User friendly or not? Thx. nm
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Older posts were negative. Not sure why. nm
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Do they use part-timers? Is their software friendly and accurate? Thx. nm
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Heed the messages in the older posts, not the ones planted by
management in the post below. That is all fairy tales about everything being so wonderful. It gets worse by the day at Transcend/MDI-FL.
Thanks. In the older posts, it looks like people were running out of work a lot...SM
Is this still the case? These posts are mostly from 2005 and 2006, so they are really old. Are the flexible with scheduling? Do they pay on time and treat their MTs well? I just want to know before I even think about applying! Thanks!
They're kind of new. Older posts had people having difficulty with them. nm
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New software? Hope its a new line counter
cause theirs is way off.
Older posts about them have the MTs bouncing from acct to acct and not being able to make
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Old posts say you get switched around a lot and the software is clunky. What about
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In Jan. 07 they offered 7 cpl as IC and you had to BUY their software. Past posts
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Old posts said they hire employees only, used their own software, & their was
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They last had an ad here in 6/2006, FT only, using Weblinc software. Past posts said
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I hope my posts have encouraged some who might
feel in a rut with MT work. It can happen and it can be rewarding to grow from one part of the profession to another. I am not naming who I am because most know me and I advertise upon occasion on this site as well as others.
I would like to think that our profession offers something for all of us and if we are so inclined to grow, it is possible to do so. Sometimes it is a matter of just getting your name out there and your reputation.
I would say in order that one has to be an MT first, QA, maybe a team leader/account manager, QA manager, and then recruiter, but not necessarily all of those things.
This field is wide open for someone who can add to it in a positive way who has the experience. I hope I can encourage others that want to grow that it can be done because that is all it was. You just have to be out there and make yourself known. Go behind the scenes and write to companies or call them that you might not see advertise openly for these positions. These are rare positions because not many give them up, but it never hurts to grow in the field and try to expand on that. Just showing the motivation sometimes is enough to get you there.
Also, don't pay attention to those who want to put it down or say bad things, they are everywhere in this field. Just don't let them intimidate you. Also, you have to be thick skinned because those who do not have the ambition or just want things handed over to them will always try and put you down. You have to keep your head up, keep your positivity, and just go for it.
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 said they used CareFlow and Cquence software, both of which get knocked down as
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Posts from 2/2006 said they were running out of work. They use MTWorld software. nm
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because C-phone accounts are cumbersome...and assigned
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Did not like. Slow, cumbersome, no way to track line counts.
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With over 5 million hits per month to this site, it is quite cumbersome to just pick out the bad
posts, so the entire thread goes. Besides that, generally there are a LOT of posts within a thread that are inappropriate. Please don't think for a moment that I'm only referring to OSI. I am referring to ANY company. I am only asking that posters back up what they are saying with FACTS not innuendo.
I would not work for OSI because their online transcription test was so cumbersome w/o foot pedal
It took me 15 minutes to transcribe 30 seconds of dictation because so much time was wasted rewinding and fast forwarding with the mouse. I did not want to work for a company that could not even figure out to make the online test reasonable.
I worked part-time for them VERY briefly. GEMMS system is cumbersome sm
and difficult and slow to work with, I thought. I love cardiology, but this was not a good experience. Perhaps others have had more positive expeiences with the company.
If you like cardiology, you might try Cardioscribes. I think they are a great company and the system is easy to use.
Good luck!
Yes. I used an older ad that they had up. nm
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Older MTs
I don't think any MTs are held in very high regard these days, old or young. I think that most companies take the attitude that if we want to leave we should stick our finger in a bucket of water and pull it out, that'll show us how much we'll be missed. Used to be there was truly a shortage of MTs. Now we hear that the companies must offshore because there aren't enough qualified MTs. But look on these boards and on the jobs board and check out the number of MTs literally begging for work and that includes those who are employed but can't get enough work to make a living. Sad indeed.
You may be right. I'm older myself SM
and the picture I get of myself or any of my MT friends out robbing banks or such is pretty darn funny. :).
Seriously, I know the issue with women committing crimes is mainly due to drugs, but I feel everyone is due a second chance.
older TT MT
Really how nice!
All Older MTs with 25+ Y sm
Anybody out there have any experience with Diskriter? I have 35 Y experience and am a 23 Y veteran of MQ.......left in 2006. I was there when it was Transcriptions Limited and then went to MQ and things were GREAT. But,,,,,,,we all know what happened.
The reason I ask opinons of experienced MTs is because it makes a difference. I do not mind major medical centers, I do not mind ESLs, OP reports and all the rest. Its part of the job.
This company has interviewed me for a full time position, NO VR, plenty of work, etc. etc. Sounds like what I was use to. Anybody have any experience with them?
I don't want to hear about how all you get is ESLs, OP reports, crap work, etc. I already know about all that and to me its part of the job always has been and always will be. Just general info if you have it.
If you have less than 25 Y I want to hear your experience too. I just put that number in because after that many years, we have done it all and seen it all and know that ESLs, OPs, major medical center crap goes with the territory!
Who were they? Was it a MT company older
than 12 years ago?
I'm curious. I'd like to learn a lot more about TT. As I read these boards, I wonder and pray that TT never outsources AND is never bought out by another company-- at least not until I retire. 
I'm older than the AAMT by 5, they were
pitching at start their aim was to get us recognized (and paid) as professionals within the medical community. In turn we could network, and keep abreast medically through continuing education materials, seminars, classes, etc., to ensure we were worthy of same, and respected.
That was 1981, if you know what I mean. At this point, I'd be happy with the labor board taking some initiative here.
I know this is an older post....
but I can answer your questions the best I can. I work for Spheris, but I've only worked there for a few months.
1. As far as I know, they only hire employee status. Like I said, I've only worked there a few months, so I don't know every little thing about the company.
2. They give you a primary account, and you can have secondary and terciary accounts for when work gets thin in your primary. I personally have never had to work my secondary or terciary accounts yet. There has always been work on my primary.
3. Yes they have a minimum. 10,200 per 2 week pay period.
4. You HAVE to use their equipment. They have their own platforms and computers that they send to you. They come with the whole 9 yards (footpedal, headphones, Shorthand, keyboard, etc.).
5. As for the starting pay, I think it's 6 cpl. Don't quote me on that though. It gets updated all the time. It also depends on what level you get hired on on, i.e., acute care, clinic work, etc.
Hope I helped a little!!
To Older but maybe not wiser
I don't know where you have been working but most companies require the MTs to look up ADT and names of physicians. I have yet to find one that pays extra for this. Besides, if you are good, this doesn't take that much time!
Also, I think Transcend's QA does a darn good job with feedback, and yes, they are able to decipher the more difficult dictators!
I sure am glad you no longer work at Transcend with your lousy attitude! I hear Medquist and Spheris are hiring. I'm sure they would love to have you and MGR there, LOL.
Older and wiser than you by
16 years, is that ok now? I learned long ago you either suck some things up or no job. I learn well.
All of a sudden I wish I was/were? older???
Too long to retirement, too old to go back to school.
Better dust off the exercise equipment and find a new husband
LOL ROFLOL
They pay older longtimers 8CPL and
Also, you will be paid only half that when you are switched over to VR, which all accounts will be in the coming months. Also, no incentives for hiring date after November.
I must agree with you. Seems harder the older you get.sm
When I was in my 20s, sure I could do 1800+ a day, but it's a different story now that I'm in my 40s. Sore wrist and fingers. Forearms tight and painful.
IT SUCKS!!
PS: Chinamom, sorry, I didn't mean to reply by email. Clicked the wrong thing by mistake. I must be getting old!!
Ok, I guess you are older that you forgot
but you bet me $1.00 that you were older. You, not me, did that. No, you shouldn’t care about my age, you were being sorta rude above in the fact you first said about betting $1.00. I will try to refresh your memory since Alzheimers seems to be kicking in some- the post was about how folks scared about 9/11 and you came in with a post on that, on the main board. Take it easy, dearie.
dear older and wiser
a GROSS line is not counted by character. geez. what kind of people am i dealing with on this board.
Were the MTs let go older/higher-paid, and
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Older post says they didn't pay for spaces. nm
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Looked in archives for eTrans Plus but most were older
But I was wanting to find out if it's possible to do about 1500 lines a day consistently, also if the work is pooled (do you get pretty much same docs on same account every day or are there hundreds of different docs)?
For those who work there, do you like it?
For those who worked there but quit, how long did you last and why did you quit?
Just trying to do my research :)
Thanks for any info
My line count suffers the older I get -
I used to be a high producer consistently hour after hour, but as I near 40 and have been doing this for 15+ years, I notice my production even when the work is there is not quite what it used to be.
I think that we just naturally slow down as we age and cannot physically do what we can at that young age. People say that typing is not physical labor - but I beg to differ in some aspects. My bones and joints and muscles are just as worn out at the end of the day as they were when I was doing physical labor in a mill.
Now, I am not dead tired, but it does have a huge impact on our bodies to do this job and the wear and tear causes the slow down - Just my opinion!
Just curious, what didn't you like about being statutory employee at older job? sm
I'm thinking of becoming one so I'd like a heads up on possible issues this causes!!! Thanks.
Well the one company uses an older version of DQS and has not upgraded to the last 1 or 2 upgrades.
That is my concern. I am not sure where to look at the version I am on for the company with the lower version to see what it is. I hope this works out okay.
MT in Texas. I left you a message under your older post below
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older and wiser, can you email me the name of your supervisor/acct you work on Thanks!
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MT-Friendly?
Can anyone please provide any info on the Emdat/Inscribe platform as far as it being MT-friendly and in terms of productivity?
TIA!
It's SUPER FRIENDLY for the MT. sm
It's all pretty self-explanatory. Spell check is fine, not sure what exactly you are asking about that....
Some friendly advice
If you can't research the answers to your questions and find them independently without help, you're not going to like Amphion.
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