This is a networking board for current events in MT
Posted By: Current MDIer on 2009-08-28
In Reply to: Just call them already.... - tired of MDI taking over the board...
This is a current event that has obviously sparked a lot of concern within the MTs on this board. Obviously since this topic has been discussed so much it is the interest of quite a few people. This is a life-changing event for almost 500 people, and for some their only means of networking to discuss what concerns them. I apologize that it has bothered you, but at the moment it is my only connection to my fellow workers going through the same things. Please bear with us or skip over the posts.
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Previous ad on the other job board says they start you off at 8 cpl. Current ad doesn't say. nm
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Just go to MQ board and read, form your opinion from current employees (nm)
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Try MCI neighborhood networking
I get unlimited long distance for 18 dollars or 19 dollars a month plus regular service.
Job hunt networking
I'm a non-newbie with over 25 years experience in acute care (mainly OPs & ESL- I worked for a small company that hired a lot of 'fresh' people, so ESL from all accounts tended to be farmed to me). In any event, that well has run dry and there is no longer work, so I'm looking for somewhere else to be gainfully employed- as opposed to IC status. I had been with that company for 15 years and admit to being a bit spoiled as far as TATs- I had standing accounts that had disgustingly flexible turnarounds, so for the most part as long as the work made it into the office within 24 hours, they did not care when I did it; in other words, I had no set schedule.
Are there still situations to be had like this, or should I resign myself to locking into a schedule? Does anyone know of anybody hiring for something that's fairly flexible (I live on a farm and sometimes things come up where my husband needs an unexpected helping hand or other specific tasks require two people)?
always networking locally
I work for a national company, but also have two local docs for small part-time work (better pay than the national). I'm always networking whenever I meet anyone in the medical field, letting them know what I do, how long I've done it, and that I love the work. Be friendly and let them know you're available; that's how I got the local work. You never know what will come up, even if it's months/years later.
Figured with research and networking somebody would know.
Of course I don't expect someone to answer me and tell me one specific company who absolutely has the best benefits. Maybe I should have worded that differently. I just figured someone would have some suggestions. Thanks for the advice on the private insurance. I may just end up doing that because out of three companies that I have spoke with the insurance is expensive and not worth it. 
MedQuisters, topics from the Company board are being moved to the MedQuist board. MQ posts on
the first page of the Company board will be removed to open up space for other companies to post. Enjoy the new Medquist board set up for you.
Thank you,
Administrator
Are you the same condescending person the word board? I thought this was called "Company Board.&#
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Didn't you post this on 03/04/06 on both the Company Board and the Hospital/Clinic MT Board?
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This was moved from main board to company board. Replies don't transfer. nm
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This is the Company Board. You should have posted on tech board. nm
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there is a board for local talk. this is company board. thx
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Posted on wrong board. Plz see Seekers board.
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Sorry! Wrong board. Reposted on Main board. NM
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There is a comedy board...put your remarks on that board. nm
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Then this is the "Unprofessional" MT board. Pulic board,
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I can't give you the name of the message board, but it is not a free message board (HINT). There
Monitor, I hope this post is okay.
You already have your own board. Now you want a board for the ones who leave??
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Current DSG'r
I have been with DSG for a little over 2 years now and have been very happy with them! I have not always been happy with my performance, but they have always been there to answer my questions, to have work for me, and to pay me ALWAYS ON TIME! I would recommend working at DSG to anyone. Now that does not mean everyone will find a perfect fit, but I have worked with a lot of other companies over the years and certainly hope that I will be retiring with DSG many years down the road!!
Current DSG'r
I have been with them for almost 2 years. I have not ran into the problems posted here. I have been on one account, and at my request put on another. They do not move me from account to account. I have never had problems with sound. Yes there is ESL doctors. Yes there are different account specs. The management team, I have found have been helpful. Pay is always on time. Any concerns I have ever had management has addressed. Work is there, but like with this field there are slow times. I have worked for other national companies and DSG is among the better companies. No company is perfect, just like no MT is perfect. You take the good with the bad.
current mt
They are great to work for....no problems at all...they pay for headers and footers so the line count to me is about the same, regarding spaces versus no spaces. I have been with them for 5+ years. If you want to stay with a company and not move from company to company, Phoenix MedCom is the company for you.
Current PMC MTs....
How are the dictators at Phoenix MedCom, particularly the ortho docs?
Thanks :)
Something current
from someone that actually works for them if possible. I've read all the archives about them, but need to know if they've changed like they say they have. Thanks.
Current OSi MT
I have been with the company for 90 days. I love it. I do not understand the negative posts about the recruiters. Mine was great. Very informative, friendly. The company is great. There is work, I absolutely love the account I am on. I only have 2 years experience and I make more than 7 cpl. Maybe they pay base on the account. I am not sure. Give them a try. I am on the ExText platform and I love it.
Their current ad says 8 cpl
to start, and past ads have even stated an increase at particular intervals. (I believe 90 days being the first, but do not recall for certain, and do not know what the increases amount to or how many there are.) When I was there, one of the owners sent an e-mail to everyone once (when she was upset about MTs being asked to cover others' vacation, etc.), and in it stated that, although their MTs are all subcontractors, they have always tried to offer rate increases, even bonuses to add a more personal touch to the IC status, which we all know most do not seem to do these days.
I found them to be very nice people for the most part, but have read here before that the owner is a little quirky, which I also found to be true in my experience, but was unable to draw out of the poster why he/she thought that, and my story is far too long to post here.
They do offer direct deposit, which you must pay the cost of if you want to enroll, but it is minimal. They do pay on time, every time, and in the information provided to newly hired ICs it states that they are not dependent on being paid by the clients to be able to pay their ICs/employees.
Hope that helps, and good luck!
Anyone like their current job? If so..sm
I'm in desperate need of a new job. I hate the place I work now, and it's getting progressively worse. Instead of asking about particular companies, can anyone just tell me if they like their current company and what it is, please? I need to change jobs as quick as I can, and I don't want to waste a ton of time taking a lot of lengthy tests only to find out the company is no good (which is what happened to me this last time).
I know all companies have their pros/cons, but anyone have a job where there are more pros than cons? I would so appreciate any suggestions anyone can give me as long as it is not Cymed/SPI  because that's where I want to leave. Any of the pros/cons on your company would be also appreciated. Thanks again!
MDI FL would like current
info - all searches bring up stuff from 2005. Anyone willing to comment? Especially interested in benefits -- ins., etc.
If you can do it, keep your current job, get more MT sm
education, stock up on the appropriate MT references (don't rely solely on Google, it's what is bringing MT quality down to where MTSOs don't want to pay much anymore), and get some on-the-job experience. We were paid more in the past because the MTSO's KNEW we were investing in books, required us to have these reference materials, and compensated us accordingly. Now, they know the newer MTs aren't bothering to spend money on books so why should they pay for that? And if USA quality is lousy anyway, why not offshore and get the same quality for less money? We're our own worst enemy. You'd never see a carpenter without a hammer, and MT is resource/research dependent.
(Watch the flames now.)
I wish you luck. I think you'll do well, but keep your security intact while you get some experience under your belt.
..NM up there...Does C and C have a current ad up somewhere?
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as current MDI'r
Your post kind of bothers me. If you are a new hire, you should have looked into this company before you hired on, and then, having taken that step, proceed with a degree of confidence in your decision. Personally, now I am working my days off as there is so much work to do. Yes, there will be times my accounts have a lull for several hours, but usually when one is low, I have plenty on other backup accts. Since you've already taken the leap as a new hire -- why not just see how it goes for you -- keep your liaison up-to-date on your thoughts/concerns/needs and see if the company is a good fit for you. As for me, an oldie MT, i've never had a better place to work!!
What about current MTs who..sm
don't have work on their regular 8-hour shift and then told they have to make their lines later and mostly into weekends?
Current OSi MT
I've been with them quite a while. Some accounts do have plenty of work. Other accounts do not. It really depends on what you are placed on, like anywhere else I guess. There does seem to be a revolving door with the coordinators sometimes. Some have been around forever, others stay for a short bit and are gone.
Pay is always on time, without fail, so that is nice. If you are full time and become eligible 401K, they have a good 401K match, better than many other companies.
Line counts. That can be an issue. Line counts are checked in different ways depending on the account, and after having worked on many accounts, I can say that some have a percentage taken right off the top and others are closer to accurate. For example, if you check your characters extended in Word and divide by 65 and get your line count, and then compare that to what OSi says your line count is, some accounts are right on while others are about 10% less, at least of the accounts I have worked on.
They definitely offshore, more than the big one that brought it all to light a few years ago. Their new investors from a year or two ago have interests in India, and some things have changed at OSi since then. I'm sure more changes are to come.
Current TT MTs
Just curious for your opinions, are you planning on sticking it out with TT or are you actively looking for a new place to work? I have a job offer with another company and I'm stressing about what to do. TT was supposed to be one of the best places to work for an MT, and I was excited when I got hired there. I hate to jump ship if things are going to get better. Just wanted to hear what everyone else had to say.
current mt at MTS
I am a current MT at MTs and have been there for about 2 months. I would not suggest it for anyone either. The only reason I am there and typing my fingers to the bone is because I have to have a paycheck. I am currently looking for a better position. Meditech and fusion STINK. Pay by the minute DOES NOT come close to cpl pay. The dictators stink also. MTS expects you to fill in and look up all kind of work that you do not get paid for, which again, STINKS. I would really like other MTS IC's to post here. As soon as possible, I will be out of there.
Why not ask current employees if they
can type on ALL the platforms, or if they would be willing to train on them before placing an ad? Very typical for MDI. I'm sure a lot of MTs ask for more work, given account information only to find there is no work on there as well! This company just never ceases to amaze me!
Don't have current ins. info (sm)
because I don't have to use it, but the line requirement is 12,000 per pay period for full-time employee status.
To any current Precyse MTs (sm)
Do they offer direct deposit? Any problems with pay? How do they handle holidays?
I've read that they have a unique PTO plan. Do you like it?
I'm assuming since they use Webcorrect, you don't get paid for the demographic stuff, but is the line rate based on a 65-character line with spaces?
Anything else you'd like to add about them would be appreciated, especially about QA, communication, amount of work, etc. Thanks so much!
Okay, current Precysers, say it isn't so! nm
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Current MDI-MD employees - sm
Sorry if this has been asked before, but I am curious as to what type of LD service everyone is using (and have been using long enough to know that they aren't going to get shut down!) Mine (Verizon Freedom) is not going to work for me anymore. Other than this, I love MDI, but I may need to look for employment elsewhere because of this problem.
To tell current employer or not? SM
I am currently looking for a new job. I love it where I work now, but need benefits and they do not offer them. On applications they want to know if they can contact current/prior employers. I certainly don't want to put no (as I'm quite sure that would raise a red flag), but I just worry how my current employer will react if he gets a call from prospective new employers asking about me.
Should I write my current employer and explain why I'm looking for work rather than let him be shocked to get a call out of the blue? Guess I already know the answer, but am so worried. Would hate to burn my bridges if the new job doesn't work out. Ugh...I sound terrible.
What would you do?
Thanks!
Can a current ExecuScriber tell me what their
platform is and if it will work with ShortHand or Asutype? Also, do they have Direct Deposit or hourly paid training? I have a ton of questions and just wanted to save the lady I interview with some time by bugging you all:) TIA
DSG current info?
Anyone have any comments on DSG? Looking for current info. How long does it usually take them to get back to you when you send in a resume? I know I've sent one to them a few times before but never heard anything back at all, even whether they got it or I wasn't acceptable or what. Just wondered if it was worth it to try try again...TIA!
I'm not sure....but...current FI employee
I currently work at Focus and I will probably get blasted for this but here goes.
For VR editing you get 4 cpl. For transcription they pay 8 cpl. They DO have benefits if you are hired on employee status and they have direct deposit. I am currently working there as an IC doing transcription and I am making excellent money. I have had no problems whatsoever with them. Everyone has been extremely nice and I have no problems reaching someone for tech support, hr questions, or just general questions. They do not work you like a dog. I work a very comfortable schedule that I made for myself and I make great money doing it. I have not done any VR as of yet because I have not been trained to do so. They will be setting me up at some point to do that as well as my transcription. But only if I choose.
They do not pressure you or force you into doing anything. You have the ability to choose what is right for you.
I just thought I'd give you a little perspective from someone who actually works there.
JLG hires IC's and has a current ad
Good place!
Current Medware MTs
I have checked the archives and read about the problems recently, so am just asking some basic questions. Please no flames. What is considered part-time IC? Is there an hourly requirement, or a line requirement to meet? Is there more than one platform? Is it easy to learn? How much VR is available, and how do you like that platform? What are the pros and cons of part-time with this company? TIA.
Does anyone know of any current openings sm
for account manager/supervisor working from home? Thanks!
it is current info
your contact must have not been hired, but that is what was offered and I have been quite happy with Medware as an IC, plenty of work and 24 hr TAT
Current Focus IC
I work for Focus Infomatics as an IC. I enjoy my job very much. Contrary to some of the other posts, they do not IM you to death. I may get one or two IMs a day. That's it. My supervisor emails me every day or every other day just to touch base. If I have any questions, I can call him at any time and he always answers the phone. It is also not true that you will work like a dog for very little money. I have been with Focus since January of this year and I am making approximately $2000.00 per pay period and that is only working 8 hours M-F and every other Sat and Sun. Some people may have had a bad experience with this company, but you could say that for pretty much every company out there. The only way you are going to know for sure is to try it out. I was a newbie when I was hired by them also. There aren't a lot of companies out there that will give newbies a chance, so you might want to consider that as well.
Yes, the current incarnation has only (sm)
been around for 4 years, but it was previously Rodeer, which was around forever. There are MTs at WMX who are going on 10 years' service.
Was that your best argument against Webmedx?
Just Your Type - anything current? - sm
Used to work there but wonder if anyone does currently?
My very first day wih my current company was like that. All
ESLs and I was totally overwhelmed as I had previously worked on a local account with very few ESLs (company lost the account though). I told the owner forget it, I couldn't handle it. She was very supportive, told me that I really did very well .... I gave it another chance and after having corrected copies I could hear it all clearly and now I can do the same ESL all day long without slowing me down. I tested very well and I had several ESLs so I guess they thought I could handle them. I've been with the company 6 years now.
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