Sorry - but BS!!! - no shortage of transcriptionists!
Posted By: Amanda on 2009-05-05
In Reply to: Complex issue - don't jump for - joy just yet.
There is in fact not a shortage of transcriptionists in the United States. I don't give a hoot what the companies say. There are very qualified and willing transcriptionists trying to find work right now and cannot, while the work is being offshored.
The problem is that they can pay less to the transcriptionists when they are offshoring, not because they cannot find transcrriptionists!
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I also am questioning how top heavy some of these services seem with management. It seems to me the money they think they are saving with cheap outsourced labor is being spent on more editors and managers to clean up the mess. Also many of us are "educated" just not willing to work for less than we would make workinig at Taco Bell so I don't think the education issue is that cut and dry.
Yes, definitely upset about the shortage.
I had 16,000 lines plus in a pay period. Some of those days were supposed to be double lines for either working over or on a day off. I was told there would be a percentage taken off for header/footer. I had no idea it would be on total lines. I am getting about a 10 line difference between the software counter and MS Word counter. I have no idea about the new MTs - I am kind of new too, started about 8 weeks ago. Took 6 weeks to get my first paycheck. :( I do have another place I can work, but that lady takes more than 2 weeks to send a paycheck too. I am afraid to work for any of these companies at this point.
Any other MDI-MD'r's having shortage of work?
Seems like everything is dried up and can't make my line count each day. Wonder why?
Because the shortage does not exist. nm
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No work shortage here
Too much work for me, it's overwhelming. Of course, I work locally for a group of doctors. Do you work for just the one company? Maybe try to find another part-time position, although at this time with the economy, they may be few and far between. I can understand your frustration.
no shortage at my company either.
Not over the holidays, not now. Are you working for a company that offshores?
Work shortage.
Would you mind telling me what company you work for where there there is so much work? I am in the same boat with almost never enough work to make a good salary, and it just seems to be getting worse. I am going to be forced soon to look elsewhere.
NOT a shortage of work
I am betting the work is being shuttled off to India to train their people to do it for two rupees a day. Face it, MDI's dirty little secrets are becoming known.
Is there really a shortage of US MTs or am I blind and deaf?? sm
I was talking to a prospective employer today. First off, it is a start-up company in US. They already have a base in the Philippines. Well, that turned right off; however, we continued the conversation. My question to this person was this.....so, if you were to get contracts for MT here in the US, are you willing to just hire US MTs? Answer...Well there is such a shortage of good quality MTs here in the US and we would like to have the work done in the Philippines. My next question, and if the contract specifically states all work is to stay in the USA, what then? Well, then we would hire only US based MTs.
Finally, I had to stop him in his tracks....I told him I emphatically disagree. There is not a shortage of US MTs. The problem is that you or any other Internationally based company is not willing to pay the US MTs what they are worth. You want cheap labor, and you won't get that in the US. Our MTs here in the USA produce such a high quality patient record and you have to be willing to compensate for that. If you are interested in USA contracts but want to use cheap labor with no concern for quality, than I am not the person for this position.
I am so furious right now as I mull over the conversation......am I just blind or is there really a shortage here in the US of quality-driven MTs.
I am an MT myself as well as QA Specialist and I just do not agree with this mentality. I think they use this excuse to justify their wanting to offshore. I see through the smoke screen; however, I guess I just need to hear it from my fellow MTs.
What are your thoughts on this issue of not enough trained and experienced MTs here in the USA?
Not sure if they are hiring, but there is no shortage of work.
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No shortage on my online account
I only work via .wav account right now, so that is ONLY online work. My account has a backlog, and the total amount of minutes on the system for all online accounts awhile ago was about 2900, so I have no idea what's going on with your account, because there's no shortage that I can see.
I seriously doubt there will ever be a work shortage again (sm)
This company is growing so rapidly, it's hard to keep up. Several new accts in the last few weeks, and they seem to be big ones. True enough, they may fully staff them soon, but as long as you have a backup acct for slow times, there is no problem. You want them to be flexible, but you have to be flexible as well. I have typed on about 6 or 7 different accounts and the most I've EVER run out of work in 2 years is for about an hour. I have learned to take advantage of a few slow hours here and there. I don't foresee it happening again any time soon though.
There is no shortage. And as far as the "aging workforce" sm
if they'd pay me what I am WORTH instead of fractions of a cent maybe I wouldn't have to work 2 jobs 7 days a week and age myself even effing faster.
Agree - No shortage on my account
I don't recall seeing any complaints about no/low work at TT really until the switchover to voice recognition on some accounts. I can't help but wonder if those running out of work are the ones refusing to do VR.
Oh well, I'm back to typing, too...tons of work on there to be done!
It's a good company. There is no shortage of work.
If anything, too much work
Shortage of work has been a MAJOR complaint....
with all 4 MTs that I know who work at MDI. We are all trying to stay loyal to them, but it seems as though no one is listening and they just keep hiring!! If you have work, you should be counting your blessings, but it is only fair to let those people seeking employment at MDI to know what a lot of us are experiencing.
Do you know there is a bonus this weekend on some accounts. No shortage here. nm
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I totally agree! How can there be a shortage of American MTs when
so many of us have lost jobs due to outsourcing?? There is a greater shortage of reputable companies willing to pay reasonable rates than there are unavailable MTs. What's worse is the growing number of companies that don't pay on time, bounce checks, cheat line counts etc. GRRRRR!
Then they should give that work to those who have a shortage. Otherwise, they are overhiring. nm
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must clarify: I meant using the excuse of a shortage of U.S. MTs. nm
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Because of the shortage of work, we don't want our companies hiring more people. nm
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Just started with DSG not too long ago and finding a shortage of work right now. Do they overhire
sometimes or what. Seems it goes in spells. Anyone seeing the same thing right now. This started before the holiday time.
With the alleged shortage of decent MTs, which you managers are quickly turning into VR editors sm
You should not be complaining about graphics or colors on resumes. You should, frankly, be grateful for any applications you get. The way MTs are being turned into editors for you voice recognition crap is horrible, and you should be apologizing for it.
why do so many MQ transcriptionists
on the boards seem to be having such a hard time with keeping up their line counts? I am getting ready to send them my paperwork today and I'm getting really nervous. Right now I average anywhere from 1400 lines to 1700 lines, however, I'd like to get that up to 2000 per day....what's the deal with MQ????
MQ Transcriptionists
To the Administrator:
Since MQrs are practically occupying the whole main board, and it seems this company has the most transcriptionists in the MT business, may I suggest that an MQrs Board be set up for MQ so as not to waste the time of MTs who would like to be informed of other matters on said board.
We, who are not MQrs would like to know more of other MTs' problems with other companies and not only with MQ.
Thanks,
jgl
Some of these transcriptionists are
so ignorant. They don't read anything other than MT stars. They constantly bitch and moan about MT companies that offshore but they're typing on a computer that was made by someone in a foreign country...they have a ragedy imported vehicle sitting in the driveway......they have a Japanese vacuum cleaner, etc... Yet you come to this board and state how dirty and poor these people are.
Intelligence says a whole lot about a person no matter what part of the globe they live in. All of the offshore MT's who work for the company I QA for are college educated (4 year degrees). They may be poor but they are doing everyting they can to make a better life for themselves. They are not lazy. They don't call in sick every other Friday. They are dependable. They are loyal to their employer. They would NEVER come to MTstars or any other forum and berate and belittle their employer like many of you do. Most of you people don't know what the word loyalty means.
Offshoring is nothing new. It has been done for years and will continue to be done. Nearly everytime you purchase an electronic item you are supporting offshoring. You're just too stupid to realize it. You are no different than the MTSO's who offshore. The MTSO's who offshore are looking for the same thing you are when you buy an import-QUALITY.
Perhaps they have transcriptionists that they-sm
know frequent this site and they don't want those transcriptionists to know they are hiring editors or any other personnel. just a thought.
Is it just me, or does 100 transcriptionists
seem like way too many for 1000 beds? Would hate to see people sitting without work...
No, you are NOT transcriptionists....if you were...
you would take more time to learn the ENGLISH LANGUAGE and how to use it *correctly*. Studying in a large institution doesn't mean squat if you put out poor work for medical records. It scares the bejeezus out of me to think that you might be transcribing a record of mine! I've seen some of the stuff that comes out of your country - not sure which institution taught the *stuff* I've seen but have serious doubts about it being MIT! So all in all, you've lowered the standards of the medical records field, you've brought down our pay, and you've put fear in Americans about the security of our personal information. Don't ask us to feel sorry for you, and consideration won't be in the bag, either. Generosity? I guess you've already achieved that by undercutting our field in ribbons. We're hoping for somebody to stop this mess, and I'm working feverishly by bugging my elected representatives to achieve just that.
No more transcriptionists
If there are not enough transcriptionists, perhaps they are still at Precyse Solutions stuck on 100% QA.
any steno transcriptionists here?
I use a steno machine to transcribe with and was wondering if any of you do too.
I'm getting ready to start with Medquist and wondering if there are any tips for me.
thanks
Not all managers were transcriptionists.
I know of one manager who used to be in marketing. She is still there now. She is and/or was not very well liked because she was not a transcriptionist. There is no teamwork. I tried teamwork, until the manager put an end to it. They could care less if you get a lunch break as long as the work is done. You only know about your manager and co-workers. You would know nothing about other account managers and their employees. They changed their name because TSI has a bad reputation. They were losing accounts. They laid off people. They can't afford incentives. The insurance premiums are insane.
happy transcriptionists!
It's really sad that someone who is obviously a disgruntled EX-employee would bad mouth a company that treats it's transcriptionists so fairly and with respect. There are 34 girls that would be more than happy to say how much they love their jobs. Being the relatively small, but incredibly busy, group that we are, we are honestly one big happy family and I plan to make sure that it stays that way!
Why don't ya try giving the transcriptionists
a limited number of doctors to learn in the areas they were hired for? NOOOO....gotta know 15 doctors. Then you folks want us to fill in on an emergency in a field never tried before by the transcriptionist...the Transcriptionist tells you she's never done that but you say....ahhh...you won't have any trouble...please??? She says yes and tortures along trying to figure it out for pennies on the dollar. Two days later she is still struggling along, has told you several times, but you say you're doing great...Two days later you send her an e-mail saying that if her work doesn't improve you'll have to dock her pay. Stick it man.
Lets see....doctors specialize but we who make peanuts have to be able to transcribe ALL specialties or are punished. Wake up.
travelling transcriptionists
I am new to this site, and not sure this is the proper place, but does anyone know anything about travelling transcriptionists? Worth it? Are there many companies that hire travelling transcriptionists. Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
WebmedX Transcriptionists
Can anyone give me any information about WedMedX. Is this a good company?
I hear they pretty much watch your every move, when you are punching in, when your away, when you punch out, etc. Is this true? Do they have a lot of ESL? Any info would be helpful. Thanks.
Hiring new transcriptionists?
I have a friend who completed a transcription course through a 4 year college and wants to find a company that will allow her to work at home. I can mentor her having 20+ years experience in the field. Does anyone know a company that will hire new grads and allow them to get some experience that way? I have told her about doctors' offices, but we're very rural here and there are not too many doctors around. Any help would be appreciated. I have been searching the job board here and MTJobs also, as has she, but we can't find anything. Any help will be appreciated. Thanks!
documed transcriptionists
HI. Are there any Documed transcriptionists out there? I am a new employee and while everything is going fine, there are some questions I have that I am not getting any answers to. TIA! 
Traveling Transcriptionists?
Thought this sounded interesting to somebody. A place called KForce evidently has job openings for transcriptionists. Hope the link works:
http://www.kforce.com/Jobs/job.aspx?job=1696~HLC~925995T1~99&utm_source=Indeed&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=Indeed
A Question for TransTech transcriptionists!
TransTech has a job posting and lists an array of benefits, and at the end it says "much, much, more." I'd like to know what the "much, much, more is." How is the starting pay? Is there a low-premium major medical health insurance that covers any state in the US? Thanks yall. (From the South)
AND DOCQMANAGE THAT GOES ALONG WITH IT TO CHEAT THE TRANSCRIPTIONISTS!!
I hope it all comes out in the open soon!
Any TransTech oncology transcriptionists
I started working at TT almost 2 months ago and was told they were inundated with work, but after working for about 2-3 weeks, the work has steadily dwindled. I am scheduled to work the weekend but there is never enough work to get my hours on Sunday. Has anyone else experienced this? Also it seems to me that I don't get the line count there like I have with my other jobs. Is anyone else experiencing this problem? Would like to hear what you think of the account and the company. Thanks for any info.
They told me the same.. that they would always have transcriptionists in both countries. sm
Remember the lovely talk not too long ago about the sale of the company, and how even if they did sell, the new company would want to keep MTs and QAs who knew the accounts?
Ha!
Then all got quiet for so long. We were supposed to hear by December... then February... nothing from Paulik. I knew something was going on. They were too quiet.
Then supervisors started getting extra whiny about every little thing, changing everything, work dropped off.
I can't wait until everybody gets theirs. Wait until they outsource the supervisor and HR jobs.
Bad news for Medquest transcriptionists
First off, yes I mean Medquest and not Medquist.
To any Transcriptionist still working for Medquest Associates based out of GA,
If you are not in any of their transcription pools that they have set-up, then sorry to say you will be losing your jobs. As they put it, they want typist that work for 9 or 10 cents a line and are going for a more cost effective approach....... whatever.
She is posting on Guru now for transcriptionists
to do the work. Guru does not force vendors to pay the employees for doing the work! Instead, they just stop them from doing any more postings. So then dear Robin will move onto Elance and start her little game there... and the cycle will continue and she will never have to pay for anything she has done wrong. Great world we live in right?
Just ask me, and I will give you names of transcriptionists
I can provide you names with transcriptionists who have worked with me. They have all been happy. Never had one quit.
Questions for any seasoned transcriptionists....
I am supposed to do a typist and word processing test tomorrow for a place called KCS Psych Type in Illinois. The reason I replied to the job was because it advertised work-from-home, which I desperately need right now due to family matters. Anyway, I am debating on whether this is worth the trip right now because its a 2 hr drive each way, and I have to get a rental car, and for some reason the lady isn't answering my questions about the rate of pay. She also said in her last email for me to keep in mind that if I am hired, I would need to commute to Bartlett until I am trained; when I emailed back immediately to ask her how long training would usually take, I have received no reply. Should I do this? I really can't decide!! Help!!
company run by lawyers, not by transcriptionists...
for what this at is worth.
That's when the transcriptionists turn into editors - nm
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Oh no! Remote transcriptionists put on mute! That's a whole new low to sink to!
So sorry for you, though I can relate. Ah, I'm sure their ad really fooled us all, huh? More than just a number! 
Transcriptionists with years of experience - question for you
Since there is currently no standard of pay across company borders, is anyone who has recently started with one of the major companies willing to say what rate of pay you were hired at? I have been working for the same company for more than 10 years, but I have no way of knowing if my pay rate is competitive or not - and I have nothing to back up a request for a raise by saying that other companies would pay me more if I were to move on.
Since this board is anonymous, would you be willing to give your rate of pay that you were hired at, assuming that you had at least 10 years or more experience in acute care? I don't care what company you work for - just whether it is a national or a small, privately owned company and how much experience you were hired with.
Just a question - if you don't like the question, don't respond.
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