Patti, a lot of companies are asking ICs to have it now.
Posted By: Mine did. - nm on 2006-04-27
In Reply to: Liability for what? - Patti
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THANKS PATTI
Oh, thanks Patti for your response!!! I have been a medical Transcriptionist for 27 years. Working in a hospital, I could easily do 300-500 lines per hour. I know that sounds crazy, but I could. But working for a service through this online thing, it doesn't seem possible. I just want to find the best place possible. I have experience in all types of medical fields as well as ESLs, etc. I just don't want to jump from company to company as I am a very loyal person, but I only have little extra time to put into this right now, and I want it to be the right thing.
Thanks and let me know if you have any advice for me. I really appreciate it. Katie
Thanks Patti!!
Patti-thanks for your reply - sm
I just spoke with the MTSO that wants to pay me 0.55 cents per word, which, I think, is ridiculous...wouldn't you say so? I don't think I can do it for that cheap. If it was 1 cent per word, I might consider it. Thanks for your reply and insight.
Lucy
Patti - about audio
Thanks for your input. I haven't taken the job yet, as I wanted to get some advice from others. Of course, the sample test he had me take was extremely clear! The calm before the storm! He said he would pay me $50 per audio hour. I'm thinking, if it takes me over 2 hours to do an audio hour, it probably isn't worth it. Maybe I'll just have to try it first and tell him up front what my plan is. Do you think $50 sounds fair?
Agree with Patti--sm
There is no law that says a company HAS to send out a 1099, although it is nice if they do, but you should keep your own records, as well, just in case there are any discrepancies. I worked for five years with a company that never sent out a 1099. It is basically just for your information and not something you have to send to government, like a W2.
Patti, I hope you read the other
I work as an IC/QA. I log on to my computer at 7am. There is no work...well I have to keep checking my computer to see if there is work, all day long. If there were only 10 reports that fell into the pool during my shift, I can only bill for an hour or so of work time even though I tied up my entire day waiting on reports to fall into the pool for me to edit.
I was an Executive assistant for many years before becoming an MT. I was an employee of a company who paid me whether I had work to do or not. If you think about it, most companies do this. You don't spend your day clocking in and out because there was no work. It is a cost of operating a business.
I was asking in my post for the name of a company that pays QA to work their shift...a company that realizes that the QA person is sitting at their computer for 8 hours waiting on reports to fall in. If either of the ladies below don't mind emailing me the name of your company who does pay QA in this manner I would greatly appreciate it.
I ususally agree with you Patti, but not this time.
I agree with you Patti! Read on..
I work for a smaller company that pays me 10 cpl while making 13 cpl for the account. But guess what? This company deals with the physician's office. I also print and travel (which is okay by me, it gets me out). I don't have to deal with the $ aspect through the physician's office. She does. And also, she pays me right off of the bat! I don't wait. However, most companies want you glued to the computer for their set schedule. I have so much flexibility. I just say, I don't mind taking the cpl-hit, if I don't have to do all of the extras. We all know how that can be, especially if you deal directly with the office manager to try and get paid! Sometimes, that's not worth my weight in gold! I say take the line hit for all of the other added headaches that come along with our biz! Take care! 
I agree with Patti; I did that for years.
As long as you are an employee, you just file your Schedule C, plus deductions. Worked well for me.
Still looking for Patti who was the former manager of the Las Vegas branch of the
unmentionable company here. Does anyone know the name of the company she is now in charge of or is starting? Thanks.
You go, Patti. Thought Longtime employee was
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Agree with Patti. MTOS sends 1099 as courtesy,
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TransTech and Medware, are these companies considered large, medium-sized or small companies? (sm)
TIA
Yikes.. That is only inline with companies like Focus and such. "Real" companies pay their MTs
decent rate. I make over 5 cpl editing. So, if I got that slap in the face, I'd be outta there.
Do the research...most companies, and not just MT companies, do not pay for maternity leave...
we get time off but not paid...and I really don't even understand the point of you posting this...
How do you know which companies are Nationals and which are smaller companies.
Is there a list somewhere? I'm new to this.
By "most of the companies", I meant MORE than MT companies.
clarification
Sten-Tel is the platform. Different companies use it, pay and how companies run are different. nm
:P
Nobody said MT companies were not for profit companies. (sm)....
As MTs we are an important segment of what it takes for the company to thrive, but we are still just part of the whole structure.
Not trying to be argumentative, just think sometimes we get that "I'm the quarterback" attitude and forget that we can't get anywhere without our line men.
Companies that outsource to other companies?
Anyone know of any reliable companies that will outsource to American companies and pay a decent line rate? I am amazed at what the companies charge and then want to offer in this business anymore.
2 companies with that name. Was this the NJ job? nm
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I have been through a lot of companies and
they are all the same. I just found that out not too long ago. I am with a company now that everyone cheers about. They are just the same as everyone else. Nothing to cheer about IMO. This business has gone downhill fast. Sad.
What companies, if any,
. . .
. . . hire and actually promote professionals who have forgotten more than many MTs know, have years and years of experience, work when needed, don't rock the boat, and produce excellent work? At my company, the editors and managers usually have just a few years of experience as an MT, if any, and many have no management experience. Some managers have never even seen a typed document. That doesn't make sense. What companies give one a chance to actually grow with them? Any of them? How do the promotions go to those who took an on-line class and have been an MT for 2 years? Kudos to anyone who could answer this . . . Bewildered
He said that some companies do that, but
usually when they do there is a reason for it, so told me to keep an eye out for future class action lawsuits or that sometimes they use it as a means to withhold severance pay, etc. IMO - basically it's a CYA letter. Atty agreed. But again, IMO, why be worried about a CYA letter if you have nothing to CYA for? Any company that wants ex-employees to sign a release from future lawsuits is definitely not up for nomination for Employer of the Year, that's for sure and just one more bit of proof that it isn't the MLSs at fault. I'm not concerned about it, but I'm sure as heck not signing it either. I just think it's hilarious that a few Transcend groupies come out of the woodwork ready to blame the MLSs that left as if they weren't the GOOD transcriptionists and that's why they left. Seems to me if they weren't any good they wouldn't be able to get hired anywhere and so would want to stay put where they know they have a sure thing.
Some Companies...
Charge you per report for their useless template. What a rip off...
QA Companies
Anyone who works as a QA; I am curious as to what you think of the company you work for? Good or bad. Looking for a new QA position and would like some information on the companies. Thanks.
Here are some companies
First Choice Medical
QT Medical
JLG - some accounts still on WP.
TeleType
That is all I know of right now.
Good luck.
Some Companies Pay Less
Some companies, especially small ones, lure you in by starting you at less and tell you that once you're off probation in a couple of weeks your line rate will be raised a couple of cents. Months later, despite quality work and that pitch-in attitude during backlog periods, you're still making 6 cents a line. A lot of good begging does....What a joke these companies are...........
Any companies out there?
with:
1. ENT, cardiology, family practice or internal medicine work.
2. Require a minimum line count of 500 lines a day with the option to do more.
3. Word based with a 24-hour TAT and have direct deposit with assigned docs/accounts?
Are there any companies out there using DQS except MQ? (sm)
If I were going to try to work 2 companies at the same time until I could decide I thought it would be easier if they used the same program. This old dog is getting too old to learn too many new tricks at once.
That would be companies. If you
want to make it in this biz, you have to learn to spell!
Are any companies besides MQ using VR right
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Not sure of any companies (sm)
I've worked on it for hospitals. I am not aware of any MTSO's that use it.
companies
Diskriter has some ChartScript accounts. A lot of hospitals use ChartScript also. I used it with my in-house job. Very productive platform.
None of the companies do! That's the name of the
zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
There are probably less than 5 companies
(and that is probably stretching it) that don't offshore. I've interviewed with probably 8 companies the last 6 months, all either offshored or had less to offer me than QT. I immediately turned down all the companies that offshored (that I knew did anyway) and all the others I turned down because it would have been a significant cut in pay. We have a no frills lifestyle as it is so there isn't room to take a cut in pay.
With all the companies looking for MTs
I don't understand why you are thinking unemployment. I think you have to be unemployed xx days before you are eligible anyway.
Which companies use - sm
ftp sites?
Thanks!
Not all companies
are like that. That is unreasonable. We do not expect that of our employees. If you work both Sat and Sun you have 2 days off during the week.
MT companies, do any of you......
 have MT work available that does not entail heavy ESL dictators, like every single report? I cannot make an adequate living on those types of dictators day after day into the night, and sometimes even into the next day. I have 5 years experience with a lot of experience.
Just trying to understand what they want put down as far as their dictations is very, very tough, and I am losing my health as a result of having to kill my ears, straining to hear them, and trying to understand what they are saying at all. I have no problem with some ESL, but I am having a very tough time with every single report being dicated this way by ESLs.
If you have a low ESL ratio, would you please contact me?
I desperately need work. I am an excellent worker, and have no money for my bills.
I would really appreciate hearing from you. Thanks.
Publishing e-mail addresses inside posts is not allowed. Thank you. Goldbird
They are two different companies
nm
Not always, some companies pay
for experience and proven skills and you don't need a CMT. For me, having a CMT didn't always make a difference. Depends on the company. You can always make that 1/2 cent more somewhere else if you shop around. Some MTs without CMT make 10, 11, 12 cpl. I do,however, feel CMT is good for keeping up skills and with so many quality problems in the field I often wish it was a requirement! On the other hand, I knew a nurse who sat for and passed her CMT (the written part was probably a breeze for her) and couldn't transcribe to save her life! LOL!
As with most companies, there is
The average range is from 7 to 9 cpl. The line rate depends on many factors.
Most companies...
I suggest you don't go judging me since you don't even know me. For your information I have been working as an IC for over two years for a local company and I can work whenever I want and do as many lines as I want. If I don't work I don't paid. It's as simple as that. I also type over 1,000 lines a day so I am very reliable and my work is at least 99% accurate. My Turn Around Time is less than 24 hours. I just found this list and I was expecting people to be kind and courteous and not so judgmental.
Several companies came together to SM
form Spheris. There are several platforms out there. I work on TWS. If this is platform you are hired for, DO NOT USE DIALUP. I have nothing bad to say about it or Spheris in general, only, well, ask if you will use TWS.
Companies
Hi Everyone- I am looking into going to Career Step online schooling for MT. My husband and I are expecting our first baby in Sept. So I want to work from home but with flexable hours. (For those sleepless nights.) Any one have any suggestions for me as to what companies out there would allow me to do so? I have heard of Spheirs and Medquist but also heard they want specific hours you will work. Any advice would be appriciated.
Thanks
Are there many companies that pay
by the gross line? Sounds like a good deal for the transcriptionist.
What companies besides MQ use DQS (or DEP)? nm
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Top 5 Companies
I'd like to know about companies that have IC/no benefits
Why I ask about companies
is because I am making sure this is something I want to do. Checking out all angles. I dont want to spend the money for school and put all this time into it and then cant find what I am looking for. I have even checked the backround of a school and couple of companies. I dont just jump into things like this without checking deep into them. I am usually a straight A student so school doesnt worry me. This is why I have posted the question I have. To get some input from people that have been in the field and have worked for a couple of companies.
any companies like the old MQ -
SE status and not a strict schedule? 
Some companies may pay
a higher line rate for CMT. Usually a cent higher or so...but I haven't been seeing that very much lately anymore. The exam is expensive to take and I believe you have to re-certify every couple of years or so by taking some courses (online or continuing ed, etc)and re-testing, although I could be wrong about that. Some people think it is worth it and some don't. I think it is really personal preference.
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