Regarding Spheris, are you allowed to use your own computer for this company and are the accounts
Posted By: MQMT2 on 2005-09-28
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full of ESLs. I know they used to take off for QA or something. Do they still do that. I am just curious as it seems like some people are liking this place better and just wondering if they have gotten more lenient with their MTs as far as time schedules etc.
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I doubt anyone posting about Spheris is using company computer, so how exactly would
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Spheris - no routers allowed
Well, I don't know what to do now. Spheris liked my tests and decided to hire me. They sent me a large packet of information to fill out, notarize, copy, and return by Fedex. This is so I can get my computer by Oct. 6. One of the forms says that they will not offer technical support to anyone who uses a router, or who has an IP address that means 2-wire router. All this for nothing. She got me a special shift that I really like too. They actually answer their phone during the day.
Spheris--no routers allowed
I agree with AnudderMT, you can have routers. It's just that when something goes wrong Internet-wise, they can't help with that (which is the same with any company so no big deal in regard to that). I just left Spheris about a month ago along with about 8 other people I know. Are you really sure you want to hire on with this company?
Are you allowed to volunteer for accounts?
If you can see the whole backlog, then can you volunteer to work on one that is obviously backlogged? Do the managers decide this or can you make a request to someone else?
Just received computer for Spheris
But the program says something about HIT platform. I am just a little confused and will ask on Monday. Are there many aspects of Spheris that include people using HIT platform and others not using this platform. If anyone out there have used HIT platform,please let me know how it can increase your production. Thanks for your experience with this HIT program.
Does Spheris provide a computer?
Do they have affordable insurance for single coverage? Any other comments are appreciated.
Who supplies a computer and hires PT. (besides Spheris & Amphion) Thank you. nm
RE: Who supplies a computer and hires PT. (besides Spheris & Amphion) Thank you. nm
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It is not allowed at my company
Grrrr
Are you allowed to say the company name, cause
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Is a company allowed to charge,.sm
a fee to use equipment to do company work? I am assuming this is not IC but employee. 
yes, per moderator, company name is allowed.
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No MQ posts allowed on Company board. (NM)
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MODERATOR why is this company allowed to post a job opening here
when it's an offshore company??? They are looking for in-house MTs, and they are located in Pakistan...
Why is Spheris getting so many of MQ accounts
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You're allowed your opinion and I am allowed to
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Spheris for one. They have accounts in Canada as well.
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Spheris has both MTs and accounts in Canada.
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Spheris offshores some accounts
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I would have a company computer plus my own
I was just wondering as far as learning new platforms at the same time how it was. I think I could handle it but was just checking how it was for others who had done it. TIA!
Spheris does for higher level accounts. SM
You could easily do these accounts with 20 years of experience. If you apply, DO NOT LET THEM PUT YOU ON CLINICS. Say acute care or nothing.
That said, 9.6 cpl and benefits.
The company computer comes loaded with whatever
you need to do the job. I guess they figure it is easier to load the computer and then send it to the MT rather than to connect via PC Anywhere or similar program to download the programs. You aren't paying to work for them, you are renting the equipment.
What is company spyware. Why would they put it on a computer?
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company computer vs. personal
You normally can use the company computer to research anything related to the reports you are transcribing. They will check at some point which websites you visit. You should have received company/computer guidelines regarding surfing the web and what you are allowed/not allowed to do. By using their computer, they can tell you what you are allowed/not allowed to do. I always used my own computer to surf the web whether for research or personal matters to stay out of trouble. Also depending on how good/fast the company computer is, it can slow your work process down immensely. Where I used to work, they would periodically check everything on the computer!
When you use your own computer, I think they can only deternine what else you are doing on your computer aside from your work if you allow them onto your computer. Some companies like to gain access to install their software by their experts. But you can limit their access by only allowing them into your computer after they specifically ask to do so and stating the reasons. If you need to allow them to have access, then sit and watch what they are doing! I believe the only thing they can see through the VPN is how long it takes you to do a report and in which order you do the reports.
Company-provided computer does not have printer with it.
Help out with this situation? Company's software is not compatible with Vista (my personal computer) yet, so I have no access to printer in order to print IM, if that is possible. Further help?
Can we remove our glossary from company computer?
I am attempting to move a glossary which I created over 4 years via e-mail which is proving to be difficult as an attachment to use on my PC for a side job.
Is there a company policy that says we cannot do this? (Spheris).
Ditto. Please don't buy a computer for work from this company. I left (sm)
this company because of lack of work.
I wanted to use my own computer and get rid of the RENT on TT computer, but Vista is not compatible.
Good way to make them money. Not have to upgrade software so that Vista is compatible with Vista. Huh?
Spheris as a company
They're okay. They are hiring. They have benefits. Decent living? Bawhahahahahahaha! If you give them everything you've got you won't have anything left.
Spheris is okay. They are only slightly less evil than the others. None of these companies are much good. It's the nature of the beast. If you go with a national you sell your soul to the devil for benefits.
I'm getting ready to depart the transcription field. I held on at Spheris for a little over a year, but I keep getting moved to new accounts (a common complaint) and can't get used to a new account long enough to make any money. I've worked for all the major companies and I'm burned out. So go ahead and try other companies. Sooner or later it's all the same thing. You just can't make a decent living at this and it gets worse all the time. So it's not just Spheris - it's the field of transcription that's a problem.
Is that one of the accounts at the PA company?
Just curious...
One more computer question. I got my computer today and
trying to set it up. Man unpacking the box and setting everything up is a major undertaking; more so for me because I used a laptop before and my desk isn't tower friendly. Anyway, no info came with the tower and I don't yet have the password to get in (paperwork says to call M-F). Is the tower WiFi compatible? My DSL is hooked to a different computer and I wanted to know if I can setup new computer as WiFi or if I need to move modem to new computer and set other computer up as WiFi.
Big is Spheris, small is a company SM
with less than 10 accounts, mostly local to the company.
Me too, hate my company (Spheris). . .
Have enough work. Hate new platform. Supervisor stinks. Rules keep changing. Medical insurance stinks.
I think they are a reliable company but some of their accounts are almost 100% ESL and very
difficult. Check which accounts they are looking to hire for and let me know.
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.
cbay is spheris' India company...
claim they have over 4000 employees, but the MTs are in India...
that was reported in the advance health magazine.
I know George Soros' company has something to do with Spheris. SM
Not to get political, but Soros has ruined several European economies, and is the founder of Moveon.org, the extreme left-wing website. Please, no flames. This is just FYI.
Wow, Will that then make Spheris the largest company?
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Spheris is not a good company to work for
I stayed with Spheris for as long as I possibly could, and pleaded with them for more work. I was without work more than I was with work. It was a nightmare. They have very poor communication and I ended up in a big hole because of them. They tell you one thing and then do another.
Spheris a good company to work for or maybe
Transend? I current work for MQ and even though I like my job, I am not too sure if it will be here seeing as all of our work is being sent to our friends in India. I was wondering about Spheris. I was going to apply to them about 3 years ago before I got my MQ gig... Would you say that they treat their employees fair and not bounce them from account to account? Do they change their employees schedule like crazy? I really appreciate you taking the time to read this and maybe answer me back... lol! I am a single mother so MONEY is really important right now. My bills arent but 1700.00 and you would think that I would be able to make it... but NOPE!!! In fact I am in the hole!!!!
Another company shares accounts at same hospital..
they pay well. contact phoenix med com at phoenixmedcom.com. they do lots of ortho too!
Is there any company that does not constantly switch you around on accounts?
I am worn out with working my fingers to the bone typing endless ESLs with thick accents, but just when I get the hang of them, BOOM, I am switched off these accounts and have to start all over again with a new work pool. I am talking about hundreds of docs here and a half dozen different hospitals.
Have 4 accounts and no work. SR doesn't pay enough. Like the company, but..
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Unless the company just has clinic accounts, they usually require
that you work one weekend day and there is no differential for that. There may be a differential if you work both days. I get shift differential for working outside first shift hours. There are always exceptions to the above, though more and more companies are going with a weekend day required.
What company is good in your opinion if Spheris is the worst? (nm)
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Thanks
Spheris is a privately held company, there are no shareholders
I suspect this report is bogus.
Their latest press release says they are planning on increasing their domestic work force at the same time as their overseas one, to match their aggressive pursuit of new accounts. (Personally I think they ought to concentrate on servicing the ones they have.)
I did not work for Spheris when I used Vianeta. It was a differenc company. nm
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Who's best all around company; Transolutions, Spheris, Webmedx,Transtech?
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I went to another company that offered "much more" came back to Spheris because
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The company I work for does it, to keep all accounts in TAT, can be frustrating but most of the time
am just happy to have work. I am not sure, but I think I work for the same company as the previous poster, and I'm going to stick it out because it does seem to be getting better lately as I think the accounts are better covered now. If I were you, I would ask what the deal is, who knows, they might give you a straight answer or change your accounts if they find out you are unhappy, you don't know until you give it a try.
You obviously know nothing about the owner or the company. Many accounts are going to internet base
Long distance is not a big deal with digital connections.
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