The physician makes the final
Posted By: call when they sign off on the report. on 2009-08-11
In Reply to: Unless you're secretly making FAR MORE than - the other employees at your company, -(sm)-
We are transcriptionists, not physicians. We don't make any calls. We transcribe what we hear, and they read the report and sign off. It's that simple. It always has been that simple.
No one here deserves the salary of anything more than what they get or make production wise.
Do you really think these MTSOs are charging a million dollars or what? They make money by bidding accounts and then sub the work out whether that be by hiring employees or by contracting with an IC.
I don't know where people come up with this idea that we are the bread and butter of these companies. We are the worker bees. Do a good job and you'll make some money. I make twice as much now working from home than I did hourly with benefits and the benefits were crap.
I can set my own tone. I transcribe to the best of my ability but by darn it if I can't understand what the dictator says, I leave a blank, and they fill it in. That's what transcription is about. 
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Yes, if you did really well on the CareerStep final.
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Ok, here is my final suggestion
would someone please apply and then post here what they REALLY meant. For 16 or 18 cpl, I could QUICKLY become a RAD MT with or without experience (everything is relative, you know). And if they upped it to 20 cpl, i would even take my C-phone and internet connection to Yorba Linda and work there!
So, I will be sitting by my IE just waiting to click on my MTStars link, click on Company Board, and find out that I can soon be making THE BIG BUCKS doing radiology transcription.
But let's just keep this between us, just IN CASE they only have 3 or 4 positions open, ok? Deal or No Deal?????
Final opinions about job offers
I have been offered as I stated below 2 positions as this point, one with Transcend and one with Softscript. Both have been very nice and responsive, and SoftScript has been very organized about sending sign-on papers and handbooks, etc. I also have the option since I only work part-time and have never run out of work of staying with the Q, but not being able to get a straight answer as to whether or not we will have jobs down the road. Softscript's pay is comparable and even slightly more than what I'm making now, and Transcend's is less, but that's okay if I'm going to have a job down the road. I have to make a final decision by tonight or tomorrow. Thanks everyone!!!
Your physician
rocks and, unfortunately, is probably a minority in a huge amount of immigrants who come to the US anymore and do not truly become Americans. It was always with immigrants before, like my great grandpa who came from Germany at 35 and recently passed, that they wanted to be Americans and to assimilate into American culture. There is an interesting article this morning in the LA Times that Nashville has a huge immigrant population and that it is somewhat of a problem because people are not assimilating and are not learning English. They are working on passing a law declaring English the official language. I know where I live in Northern CA that I have seen this happen myself. I was at McDonalds one day waiting in line to order and a customer went up to the counter and started ordering in Spanish. The poor girl behind the counter was Indian and told him in English she does not speak Spanish. Where I live, we have a huge population inclusive of Asian, Indian, and Middle Eastern people along with Hispanics. It is ridiculous and unnecessary to cater to 1 segment of the population. America's language has always been English and no one ever seemed to have a problem with that before.
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
Yes, I did e-mail Lee. Im still waiting for a final response. nm
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I meant I am the only one that is getting a final warning for not making
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Do you get paid for grosses, then again for the final pathology? sm
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IRS is the final arbiter on this unless their ruling is taken to Tax Court
Below, you'll the link to the IRS page on this question. Paste it your browser. Or, follow the link at the bottom of the post.
As companies exert more and more control over the work, it gets harder and harder to see how most of them can take advantage of hiring people as ICs. I think the IRS has taken their eye off this ball in recent years.
One thing of SPECIAL NOTE: On this page you will find a link to a form called SS-8, which EITHER the company or the worker can file with the IRS for an official determination of your status.
It can take awhile to get this back, but in the meantime, if you're an IC you might want to ask your company whether they have filed an SS-8 for this determination, as the IRS recommends companies that use IC's file this form.
http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=99921,00.html
Lawsuits? YOU are responsible for final product, sm
VR doesn't claim to put out a perfect product and never will.
No, the MTSO is responsible for the final product,
and when they give you a garbage platform and force you to fly through reports to make minimum wage, it's too easy to make mistakes. They know this & don't care, and THEY are responsible for the product they are selling. If your brand new Toyota explodes, you don't sue the assembly guy, you sue Toyota... so bwahaha to the MTSO.
Years ago I had this one physician who
in a rage, demanding that we type things exactly like he said it. Ok, Dr. Do What I Say---- he would mess up on his 1, 2, 3 and 4 and so like he said, when he said 1, 4, 3, 2, 9 and so on, that is EXACTLY what I gave him.
Story for you, went to the physician
a a workin on a Saturday, never do that, waited and when he asked why I was there, said well I have a couple of issues and he told me to tell him which more important, he did not have time for the 2. I chose the ribs which were really hurting (costochondritis) and what I did not get to talk with him about was had a breaking out of shingles. Anyone knows that can be really bad if it goes to nerve endings, horrific pain. I no longer see him by my choice.
I can't wait to make the final decision today!!!
I am sooooo tired!!!! This is exhausting. LOL I know SoftScript was very organized and already has me ready to go with signs and everything, but am still a little leary of them as far as rigidity and strictness. Transcend seemed a little more flexible, not that you don't have to follow your schedule, but they give you 90 days to get up to speed and Softscript only 30.
Can anyone tell me about Physician Transcription Services, LLC?
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Can anyone tell me how to change the dictating physician SM
in the gray field on the Spheris TWS screen. For example, if I need to change a dictating physician from a PA to the attending, the field is gray and I can't change those fields.
Thanks for the help.
Preferred Physician's Transcription, Inc.
Does anyone reading this post work for, or have you worked for, Preferred Physician's Transcription, Inc., out of Denver, CO, and if so, can you share your thoughts on the company regarding pay, benefits, etc.?
Physician's Choice Transcription
Can anyone provide me with some information on this company? Rate of pay, dictators, what they do and don't pay for, if you run out of work, etc.
Physician's Choice Transcription
Does anyone know anything about their training program?
Actually the physician that asked me to type for
and rearing my children. I had a phone interview with a company that I found here on stars and when I couldn't make the first attempt due to a problem with the kids, she clearly understood and yes, I did get hired.
Not all companies and physicians are children haters like you. Sorry to bust your bubble.
Not all MTs think their you know what doesn't stink and are very down to earth as well as the people who hire them. 
P/S: This profession is not looked upon as such a bad thing ya' know. Who told you that? Where did you read that? Furthermore, if this was the case, I don't think there would so many MTSOs out here working from their home offices. And believe me these MTSOs are a dime a dozen. Most of them do have children and work from home. It is not uncommon and they are very professional.
Agree that E&O rests on the physician -
not the transcriptionist. Looked into this many, many years ago, as I thought it was something that I needed. Found out that the liability indeed rests on the shoulders of the physician - who proofs and approves his reports before signing them. Although I feel responsible for the accuracy of every report I transcribe,the bottom line is that it is the physicians responsibility - legally - to ensure that it is !!
When I worked for a physician transcribing
his letters, I was required to same them for 6 months. Would do me and him no good if I deleted the identifying info.
Account versus Physician sm
I think it is more the account itself than the physicians that want the verbatim, Though of course, there are those physicians that actually speak English and want it done thier way, but I think the ones that don't, especially the ESLs, expect us to clean up after them. Either way, it too, goes against my grain to leave it incorrect and I have a very hard time with it.
If your physician jumped off a bridge...
would you jump right behind him? The bottom line is that the only person you can control is yourself. If a physician is not performing his job correctly, guess what? He will eventually lose his license. Why do you continue to try and justify punishing patients simply because people do not want to do their jobs correctly? However you spin it, it's still wrong.
I have never heard of that....always waited until regular pay day to receive final check.
Any company I have resigned my position from, I just received my final check like usual on the regular pay date scheduled. No big deal, it was always in my bank when it was supposed to be.
Diane's Physician Support Services
I was wondering if anyone has heard of this company. It sounds like a nice harmless one, but I have been burned before. I just really would like a heads up before jumping into something new.
Thanks so much!
Any info on Physician and Professional Services -
Beth Joyner is the owner. Has anybody ever worked for them, or heard any good or bad comments about them? Thanks in advance.
I think your physician gave you good advice
These MT schools are still cranking out the MTs as fast as they can (and taking their money). I am sure they know that there already isn't enough work to go around and no work = no money. Plus the fact that the MT trainee who could ever hit the ground running and make money right out of the gate is far and few between.
As for the coding, it is pretty obvious that is a huge candidate to be done by EMR and I'm sure it will happen in the not so distant future. There will probably be someone an R.N.? LPN? EMT? who will do chart reviews to ensure that every possible diagnosis that could get another dime in reimbursement is put in the record. That would be a few jobs depending on the size of the hospital. I seriously doubt that these jobs will be offered to former MTs.
Another job opportunity might be that of what used to be called ART (acredited record technician), those people might be allowed to do chart reviews as they have always done it anyway, I even did it myself way back there. The JCAH (forget what they're called now) used to offer a study at home course but you had to be affiliated with or work for a hospital in order to have access to the records that were necessary to complete the course. In some smaller hospitals ARTs (or whatever they are called now) were even heads of the medical record department. I believe it is also offered as a 2 year course at some community colleges.
Sadly I think that those who have put themselves out for the expense and bother of getting and maintaining CMT credentials are just going to be SOL because I think those credentials and a buck might buy them a cup of coffee.
This is the way I feel and I could be wrong but I don't think so.
I was told this morning that it is in the works, final paperwork signed last Friday. sm
My single coverage is only $184 a month. I do not know where you heard over $500.
Beth Joyner Physician and Professinal Services
I had a horrible experience with this company. I applied in for part time IC work in February but it was not until April that I rec'd my first very unprofessional email, but I had read nothing bad about the Co, so I came on board. The first weekend I typed non stop too much work not enough typists. She was so happy with me that she moved me from .07 cpl to .08 cpl, but nonetheless, the account ended up dropping us for the most part, meaning there was no work. For nearly 2 weeks there was little or no work. I had to take another company. All of the sudden she had tons of work and demanded I do full time. I responded I could not as I had to take another company, she told me I had to commit to part time hours for her, which I did, but there was no work during this time. In the middle of all this was my 1 paycheck per month which is supposed to be mailed on the 10th from TX, I did not receive it until the 19th with a postmark of may 13th! I rec’d countless phone calls and emails most of the email were junk emails and not concerning work. In June she said that the 20 hours I worked for her that had no work was not enough I had to type 5000 lines a month, shouldn’t be a problem, but there was not work when I could type. As I do have another account. In June she sent out an email stating that she was changing pay from .08cpl to a sliding scale, the scale starting at 3000 lines. I emailed her stated that I did not agree with it, but she was the boss :’) and I would make it work. I asked her what if I type below 3000 lines, as when I am scheduled to type for her there is NO WORK. She sent me a nasty email about her being the boss and making the decisions and it didn’t matter if I agreed… anyone typing under 3000 lines in a month was not worth her time. I emailed her again, now I was upset stating I was joking, hence the :’) and that she still did not answer my question about typing under 3000 lines. She sent me an email stating that she has tried to help me answer the question and she is done talking about this. I did not respond. The next day on my lunch break from my other account I logged on to Beth’s knowing I had to work extra hours to try to get my 3000 lines, when I logged off of her to go back to my other job she sent me yet another nasty email saying: There is work, example you just logged off there is work. I responded Example? I am on my lunch from my other job and typing for you to try to make my 3000 lines. She responded and said she has had it with my attitude, as of July 1st you will be no longer needed. I responded are you kidding me you are firing me because I was typing for you on my break?
On July 5th I emailed her and said I will uninstall the program and what else is needed. She asked why? I said you fired me. She asked for the email firing me, I sent it to her. She responded back to me that she wanted me to continue working. Against, my better judgment, I continued with her. July 14th I rec’d my check, it was 27 +/- off. I sent an email stating My check today was short 27 dollars, please remit payment immediately. She sent me an email stating that I am not to demand money from her that is not how it works and I need some employee/employer skills. I responded that I was not her employee, I run a business as an IC and that the statement “please remit payment immediately” is per NYS statute, payment has to be requested immediately and that I meant no disrespect by it; however, I did not appreciate her telling me my attitude would determine if I was paid or not. She responded back that again I was fired. Only this time she said that TX law says she can fire an employee after 3 counsels of work or attitude and she felt this was my 3rd. She went on again to say how my QA was awful for the headings and dates and she was continually it. I requested she be more specific and asked why didn’t she send me QA reports so I could correct it, she said that she “didn’t have the time” I responded again she was confused as I was NOT her employee, she did not need a reason to fire me.
All in all even if we consider Beth as being right that my “heading skills and dates” are awful, what kind of a company keeps a typist working for them if the typist is horrible. What does that say about the company AND what kind of a company doesn’t QA their employees or ICs and let them know in order to make them better MTs. This company is very disorganized extremely disrespectful of its employees, IC. I have emailed others who have had terrible experiences as well.
I would suggest run the other way, otherwise DO NOT have any personal emails with her in asking questions, be prepared for many phone calls, tons of junk mail and no feedback.
Info regarding Diane's physician suport service--sm
Any info on them would be greatly appreciated. The good, bad and the ugly. If you prefer to email that would fine. Thanks.
I gave notice and was told had to work final weeks in order to be eligible for rehire. Had no
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what makes them the best?
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It just makes me sad...
I love Christmas (at least what it's SUPPOSED to be like)and you're right about the commercialism ruining it. I try to avoid the mobs if I can. We've had 2 people in this area held up at gunpoint for X-box systems! Unreal! It's fun getting together and celebrating the season with family and such, but 'tis definitely the season to be greedy.
I don't think having your CMT makes you a better
MT and I've seen CMTs who did really lowsy work. I have never considered getting my CMT. I have always been told that I do top quality work and at companies that do pay a differential for having your CMT, I am paid the same rate. Some people need letters after their name for whatever reason.
What makes you think KS is any
different than the company you work for? Go ahead. Check them out, but don't come back here complaining.
Can you say what makes you think this.
I don't understand why people take the time to respond to questions but they really aren't telling you anything. If you have something to say...say it. But please only say what you know. I'm not interested in what one 'thinks'. If you 'know' it...let me hear it.
Thanks.
What makes me mad? sm
When new people get hired at a higher line rate and doing easy accounts.
What makes you so sure it is YOUR job? Maybe they just need more help
Makes you wonder
The intro letter they send makes them sound like top professionals - and they waste no time in telling you how many fail their test.
But it makes you wonder when see *several* typo's in the materials that come with the tape - and then they are very lax with the testing process. Something tells me not getting my results was actually a favor in disguise. :)
WHAT MAKES YOU SO SURE
they are living in this country. Most are in INDIA and calling from INDIA!!!! Gotta give these companies credit though. They know how to hire good tech folks to set up in THE U.S.A. and they most likely live here but came from India.
Makes me wonder now..
My husband worked out of state for 3 years and they only took out taxes for that state. He says that when you work in another state, the state taxes for that particular state are the ones they take out. This is also a big co., so they should know the laws too, but if that's the case with MT, I guess you would have state taxes taken out for the state in which the co. headquarters are located. But I certainly can't speak as an expert because I have no idea, just know that's what happened in my hubby's case. It's never been an issue with me because I live in the state where my co. is based.
Makes ya wonder, don't it?
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makes you wonder
I worked for a company for around 2-1/2 years, basically 7 days a week to help out. Never got one single incentive for it, nor did I expect it because in my eyes at the time, this was as good as it got. I also never asked for a day off while I worked there. I was paid lower than what I've been paid at other companies, in fact, 2-3 cents lower. I was offered more for other places, but I let personal feelings and guilt if I left them get in the way of business. I liked the personal feel of the company, as there were only about 30 transcriptionists and you had a chance to get to know your doctors--probably about 50 of them. My skills were good because I was always told that.
I had to leave due to reasons that I didn't have any control over and got literally a 1 sentence reply 3 days later. Said basically ok, no thank you, no good luck, no nothing. I still worked my 2 weeks afterwards. My reason wasn't a run of the mill lame excuse either. This was my first thanks. I felt like dirt after sending it and was sick about it for about a week before I did. I certainly didn't want them to say oh, please stay because I couldn't have even if I wanted to. I just expected a more grown up response from someone who could definitely write professionally.
Things have since cleared up and I have been back in the job market for about 2 months, so I sent my resume to them and re-applied. I figured, I liked working there, they liked me--had a great platform, why not? Well, this was over a month ago and never received an I'm sorry Sharon, we don't need anyone at this time. I figured, you can give an old employee that much acknowledgement, especially when it comes from a familiar e-mail and you KNOW they've read it as soon as they received e-mail notification because they, from personal experience, always got back to your e-mails within seconds.
I don't expect anyone to kiss my butt, but a little bit of graditude from a place where you aren't just a number, where you are like family, I guess I expected a little more. Am I wrong?
I have gotten more heartfelt e-mails from companies I have been with less time than that.
Moral of my story: They don't care about you, so if you don't have to, I wouldn't worry about sacrficing your family, life, and health to care about them.
I have found a better place who won't use me for my time or under pay me or EXPECT that I be at my computer all day every day to help them.
Thanks for listening,
Sharon
What makes you....
so in the know that you look at other people's work. I work there and there are no names on jobs...just MT numbers. I have been there for more than 3 years, was not a newbie when I started, and like it there just fine. I do not brown nose, and do not speak to anyone. It log on, work, and log off. I pass all my QA reviews have absolutely no problems with QA. It is beyond me how all you whiners and complainers know so much about everyone that works there...I would imagine you spent more time gossiping and spreading rumors while there than actually working.
Wow that makes my day - thanks!
as to sensible comments - anyone seen my prozac?
Really makes you wonder huh?
This is just one example of how we as at-home MTs do not really know who we are working for? This sounds like the ultimate bait and switch.
I don't know about CS but SSc makes you buy...sm
a pedal off the web. Seems like only a specified brand ($139 .. at a special MT discount will work with their program (LOL). This isn't specified in their job posting, though.
What makes anyone think only MTs are having this done??
This is a common practice now for jobs of every description, not just in our field. Someone said if I were in their spot might not like, I took bankruptcy years ago and did not buy ANYTHING on credit for years. When I once again tried, had clean slate and like I was starting all over. When I was low on money, I worked several jobs in order to pay my bills then and brought my credit back up to an excellent number now. I have been there (probably worse than most of you now with my bankruptcy) so it can be done and I do not AGAIN mind people checking.
what makes you think they have only 1?
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What makes them think someone will
They snooze, they lose.
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