There is a vast difference in the STMs sm
Posted By: the short of it on 2007-05-11
In Reply to: Webmedx - Not Everyone Is A Happy Camper.... sm - just another MT
and they way they treat their MTs, or the way they reply to emails. It sounds like you are relatively new, so maybe you don't even realize that Webmedx in it's current incarnation has only been around since 2002. Merged with another company, then morphed into what it pretty much is now, over the years. Changes in software, platform, benefits.
But NO ONE has been with Webmedx for 8 years. It did not exist in that form 8 years ago. I have been with it since it merged with Rodeer. The last 5 years, reshuffling of management is constant. At least yearly, if not more often than that. They keep making up new names for departments and department heads. It is all a game. If you don't get a good STM I think it is really hard to stay here. Fortunately, I have the best, and it works for me.
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You have absolutely get your lines in the vast majority of the time - sm
In other words, you cannot have technical problems one day, decide to run errands the next, and then the 1 day out of 3 you decide to work there is very low work and you cannot get your lines in they will call and/or send an e-mail asking why. You need to be doing what you agreed to in your contract or you are going to get fired. I think that is true at most places now.
Type in "Interpro" on a search here and you'll see the vast majority of comments
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Different STMs/accts have different rules SM
and expectations. The best way to find out is to ask your STM, because someone else's experience may not end up to be yours. Mine happens to be very strict as far as hours/lines and I will get a phone call if I am short on either for a day. I know others who have different STMs who do not have that experience.
I think you should at least try to change STMs if you are miserable.
Mine is awesome. Super flexible and super helpful in everything. She gives us the option to flex if we want or take PTO (obviously we could use unpaid if we need) if we would rather. This last week when work was low and a holiday, she told us we should submit PTO request ahead of time and then if we needed we could unrequest some if we were able to make up some hours.
Maybe you could get with a new STM once the new accounts come in? Maybe ask to switch accounts?
Plus some STMs (mgrs) do a daily update sm
via email regarding which accounts (company-wide) need OT or make-up time.
I've not had trouble making up my time, usually.
What lack of work? My STMs group of accounts is constantly offering OT. sm
Maybe you should talk to someone about getting more work? It's out there, within Webmedx, but you need to ask.
There is a difference! nm
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What difference
will it make if you buy or not on July 7? How will this hurt Heartland? I admire your gusto and intent, but do not see how the dots connect......
What is the difference?
I'm just looking into this field as an occupation. What is the difference between a template, a normal and an expander?
The difference is
The kids for the most part are full of life and amusing. The doctors for the most part are arrogent and self-righteous - no fun. Good for you if it pays enough.
I'm believe that it's about an 18-20% difference, so
compared to with spaces for it to be equivalent. So about 10.8 cpl without spaces = 9 cpl with spaces.
The difference is,
they're not applying for a job, just sending a general message rather than a potentially offending personal e-mail. I would think that if anyone reading this thread has done these things and not been hired, they might appreciate the tips . . . however ridiculous it may be that they have done them in the past, or that they did not realize that doing these things appears very unprofessional. Would it be better that they continue to wonder why they cannot get hired?
There may be no difference in pay
regarding shifts, etc. If you are an IC, they can't set your schedule. They are not supposed to anyway. Some people work a set schedule as an IC and that is not good practice. As an IC you should be able to set your own hours. This does not seem to be the standard in this profession with some of these online companies anyway. That's why you make more as an IC because as an employee, they have control over you. 
Difference in Pay
Does anyone know an example of the difference in pay in a 65-character line with spaces and without spaces? I did a search but did not find anything. Thanks.
What a difference between
the pro-KS posters and the people who post negative experiences. The pro-KS make insinuations and assumptions about things they could not possibly have any knowledge of, while the other side simply states their personal experience. Pro-KS'ers, you are really hurting your cause with your adolescent posts.
not IC's but SE's -- there is a difference.
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I would like to what the difference is too
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There really isn't any difference.
20 years is 20 years no matter where you worked or how you got the work done. I had anything and everything thrown my way. So, please do not generalize. Even though someone has worked at the same institution does not mean they are not well rounded. Also, please keep in mind the AAMT was not around forever, so the new MTs are learning a new way of doing things. Those of us who have been in this field listened to the doctors' way, and not a book. If a new MT could do what someone with 20 years of experience can do, they wouldn't be on here begging for companies that hire new MTs. That's proof right there that a new MT does not have what it takes at least at first and I'm not knocking the new MTs because they are the wave of the future; however, they need to learn before they can apply it.
Is there a difference?
Repost - Are the H&Ps and consults that are done for hospitals very different from the H&Ps and consults done by large specialized medical practices (such as large cardiology, ortho, GI groups etc.)? I wanted to do hospital H&Ps, consults, discharges for a company but was told by this company that I did not have the experience (acute care), even though I have had about 20 years doing the large specialty practices, large HMOs and a little hospital work. They said that the hospital reports would be too involved for me. I've seen hospital H&Ps, consults and discharges, and they don't look any more complex than what I had done in the past. Any opinions? Any suggestions? Thank you in advance.
What's the difference?
What is the difference between learning something new at your present employer, or quitting and learning something new with a different employer? Sometimes it makes sense to wait it out or learn something new that your present employer has to offer.
Medical transcription changes daily. It's always to your advantage to learn all you can...new accounts, new platforms...everything you can. The more you know, the more money you make, and the more valuable you are to your employer.
I would like to know the difference here
I have used both 6 and now 8 and frankly I do not see any difference (except how the header looks and much more friendly now) than before. What do you think is different?
Difference (sm)
The subject with the Keystrokes lawsuit is bringing in personal insults and attacks, warring between the company and current/past employees on the board. We are not going to provide the environment for this.
If the topic itself would be discussed, it would stand.
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Difference? Pay
There's nothing wrong with working at Wal-Mart unless you are a paraprofessional with skills that enable you to make 3-4 times an hour what Wal-Mart pays.
Generally, when someone in our field references going to work at WM, it's because they've been slapped with the reality of sinking MT pay yet again.
There isn't a profession on earth that I don't feel is admirable. Freeloading is not admirable. Work is.
Re the link I posted, I find it interesting that WM has decided to enter the arena of HIM. They already have their doc-in-a-box ophthalmologists, etc. So they already have been creating some significant databases.
If they look at MT and figure out the profit and the ability to continue low pay for high effort, I truly expect them to expand their HIM efforts.
The difference here
Apparently not going to be much soon as TTS does VR and I hear (by the way of rumblings)TransTech is going to VR. That is all I know about the companies.
So what is the difference in your pay
now since you have mastered VR. Do you make the same as before or have you increased your pay?
There's a big ole fat difference
Between being US-based (i.e., corporate headquarters located in the U.S.) and hires only U.S. transcriptionists. Any company can have their corporate headquarters in Applepieamerican, Illinois but could have half of their staff earning 3 cents a lie in a sweatshop in Ammakandakara. Fat lot of good that does us American MTs, lol.
Wonder what the difference is?
I wonder why more lines can be made on the P account instead of the others? What is so different about that account?
What is the difference between TT, TTS, TTD? Any
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What is the difference between TT, TTS, and TTD?
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The big difference between
is...
the cars were actually *better* quality as well as cheaper. Not the case with the transcription.
It reminds of the Mechanical Turk. It's a website by Amazon that allows you to get on and do small online jobs contracted by others and paid into a Paypal account. They started it because they found that a computer couldn't not recognize duplicate pages to delete them and so had to hire humans to do it. Mechanical Turk was an machine in the 18th century that could play chest and that supposedly beat the likes of Napolean and Benjamin Franklin, but then it was discovered that it was actually a human chess master inside.
My rather obscure point is that transcription done overseas might end up the same quality as domestic transcription but only after going through extensive edits, usually by American MTs. So, to the client, it ends up looking like excellent quality when, in fact, there was a transcription master behind the machine doing the work.
What were we talking about? Oh, yeah. Offshoring...the patriotic way to create more unemployment, create a bigger budget deficit due to less taxes being paid here in the States (both corporate and income tax), and, in what is touted as a booming field, we find ourselves in a reverse economic anomaly where the field is booming yet salaries are going DOWN.
Yep, offshoring...good for all Americans.
Difference in pay per line?
I posted earlier but may not have been clear.
When you get paid $.08 per 65-character line with spaces and have been making $.09 per 65-character line without spaces, is the end result in pay the same?
Actually, I am comparing work done in Meditech to other platforms out there. Anyone with any input on this would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
Difference in machines
Can anyone tell me the difference in a C-phone and a Lanier 219? I have found a listing for a DA-128 that can be used with a few different systems. Does that include the Lanier system? I am interested in finding the Lanier XL 219-1 with VTI but I can't believe the prices. I guess actually I can but I want to know if there is a system out there that is compatible or if I need to specifically get the Lanier.
Thank you everyone for your help in advance. If there is no compatible system, does anyone have one for sale?
Have a safe and happy holiday weekend.
Tabatha/Charleston, SC
what's the difference between a VA account and one that isn't? (sm)
Are VA accounts harder than regular accounts? Why is it harder to get a good line count on a VA account?
What difference does it make?
Just proving my point. If you expect an MT to perform at a certain standard during a verbal test, no excuses, no exceptions, then you should show that same standard everywhere you go, message boards included.
What is the difference between using a C-phone...
Hi! I am not sure if this is where I need to post this question, but was just wondering what really is the difference of a C-phone and regular dictation using a foot pedal? I have been in the business for MANY years, but never had to use or come across a C-phone. I see lots of things about a C-phone. Just would like some information. I am thinking about taking a job with a C-phone but do not know anything about them. Thanks for all of your help!
No difference. You can have your opinion. So
I'm not an industry bottom dweller...be careful about the name-calling Laurie.
Ahhhhh. Big difference than
just taking a course and getting a certificate. Thanks. I'm not that then. Is there a difference if you are?
Thanks.
What is the difference between specialty
and work type. I am filling out an application for OSi and they want to know my favorite specialty and work type. What is work type? Duh! I guess I am having a too-soon senior moment, must be the stress of job hunting. Thanks!
Me neither. I never noticed a difference...
like the above poster said, it's hard to tell that they are even related to Transcend, unless you are on BeyondTXT and get a lot of their e-mails.
Like that makes any difference? I am IC and the
company has me working hours already set up. When I first signed on was told would have to know which days and hours. I do not know how others do but as an IC am certainly bound to work set hrs.
There is also the time difference.
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Difference in systems
I would be interested in knowing the difference between EScription and Dictaphone. I am on Dictaphone and it just does not recognize the simplest of words. Very frustrating.
Difference is night and day
I love Keystrokes! No etime to fill out, ever! Great leads, great office support staff. Pay rate was about the same or slightly above what I made at MQ. I am happy I made the switch.
everything you just said is the difference between you and experienced.
Experienced is a broadened mind. You are thinking just medical words and typing mechanics.
Experienced is pretty much being trained from an account profile (that's on paper, doll, no questions allowed) and making 200 the first day; knowing how the system works INSIDE the hospital on the doctor's end having never set foot on site; being familiar with tons of platforms, systems (theirs/mine), software (theirs/mine), and dictation AS WELL AS transcription equipment (there is a difference).
I other words, not having to take by the hand and walk through the next 3 weeks while backlogs climb. You get what you pay for everywhere but here.
There is a difference between IC and eployee. sm
I look at more the employee part. I congratulate someone such as yourself that can have that kind of time. However, the original poster was talking about being grateful about working at home. As an employee for a company, I see the same resonses as the original poster was talking about. They want to have their cake and eat it too. You, as an IC, go for it all!! Again, I congratulate you on your achievements. However, you just probably have not had to deal with some of the employee aspects of it that I see.
nope - no difference at all. nm
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ahhh... maybe that's the difference
I am a hospital employee. Are you?
Any difference in VR/ASR between companies
Anyone worked on VR/ASR for more than one company? Was there a difference? MModal has a long list of partners, all the big companies, so the source is the same. Just wondering if the individual companies vary, according to platform and who the company tech is. Which company is best?
Is that the only difference though? When I worked as
an SE, I didn't pay income tax either that I can recall. My state doesn't have state tax, so I just paid more once a year. Is that the only difference though?
Thanks.
Why? If the work gets done what difference
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There's a huge difference
The abuse is far worse on-site. I was pulled to do so many other things it was not even funny when I was on-site. I'm finally home and glad to make the money I deserved for a lot of years.
E-mails - you can hit delete. Meetings on-site you have to sit there while they drone on and on... Boring! I could get a load of clothes in or clean the litter box out and back to banging out some lines.
Yes the work needs to be done, but gosh it's easier not having to rush to get a shower, head out in the dark in the winter in the early a.m., fight the traffic (none of this is paid). I'd rather spend that time seeing my children and hubs off to school and work - much more pleasurable...
IMO... Happy Holidays!
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