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I don't use this feature, but sm
This is what I got from the help file:
Set User's Decryption Key
Express Dictate, Pocket Dictate, DialDictate and WebDictate can encrypt the recordings prior to transmission to protect security and privacy. If this has been done, you must enter the same key in Express Scribe to decrypt the audio. The key is based on the user id of the sender (obtained when you register Express Dictate or DialDictate). If you have not yet registered, use the id 0.
Try just putting in your code and leaving the user id blank and see if that will work. I would think it would do it on all encrypted files automatically, so hopefully you wouldn't have to do each one individually.
if this does not work, I would contact the doctor that sent the work and see if he has a user id from when he registered his software.
Good luck!
It's on the extext search feature
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Quick reply feature
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Excuse me, but why is the 'quick reply' feature on several comments taken away? 
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Do you have an Autocorrect feature? You could delete what's
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It is a common feature of message boards
It's a little flame, and it appears when a post has been viewed a certain number of times making it a hot topic. The exact number of views is determined by the management of the message board.
Is a line count feature a bell and whistle? nm
Any companies have "team mail" type feature like Medware?
I'm sure other companies call it something else, but Medware has team mail which occurs at the bottom of your screen real-time. I found this helpful when asking about sounds like help and made me much more accurate and productive, as other team members can help you out when you draw a blank or get stuck.
Do any other companies out there have this type of feature? Thanks!
I'm in a transition from one to another...sm
so now only work for 2. My full-time and my part-time. I don't like giving up a sure thing until I have time to try out the new job and their platform. Once I am sure things are okay I then give notice and move on. Since becoming an MT I have always had to have 2 jobs, just because you never know if you are going to have work, downtime, etc. It has been a crazy two weeks trying to float all 3, but as of this week that is over. Yea.
I'm newer TT
but I don't see a problem making line count. You only need 11,000 in a pay period. I think most do at least that and probably more.
Volume fluctuates, as it does at every place that I have worked, especially in the summer and the last couple weeks of the year. I'm flexible and thankful that my supervisor is also. It comes in handy when an emergency comes up with one of the kids or I lose power during a storm, as they allow you to make up time (lines) lost if you want.
Transition
I printed off my account specifics and the style guide and highlighted the important points, then reviewed it several times. I also pasted the style guide into MS Word and usually keep it up in the background while I'm working. The style guide and specifics for accounts can be accessed within Bayscribe as well. Bayscribe isn't hard to learn. It is missing a few features I'd like to have, but also has some features my other platform didn't.
I also use post-it notes to help me remember key formatting details, etc.
I had problems with my Expander transfer as well, possibly because I had entire reports in my old expansions and it just didn't transfer well, and ended up rebuilding my Expanders on my own, which did take a little time. Like the other poster said, I do know several people who had no problems with the expansion transfer, and tech support will help you with this.
Change is always scary, but I think you will be pleasantly surprised at the amount of support you'll receive from MDI.
Regarding MDI-MD and transition to VR
Yeah, it's a big change; however, it's called keeping up with the times. We're in the 21st century, the age of technology. As much as I enjoy standard transcription, I've done VR on a decent system, made decent money with it, and don't mind it.
MDI-MD resisted this as long as they could, until it no longer became practical what with every decent-sized account switching over to it. I knew it was a matter of time before MDI-MD really had no alternative, short of potentially losing many large accounts, to make the transition.
It's called progress. It's called keeping up with the times. *Shrug* I'm going to put on my 'big girl panties' and deal with it.
MDI-MD is a wonderful company with which to work. I've no doubt they will make this transition as seamless and pain-free for everyone involved, from the client to the MTs. They have a great reputation because they've EARNED it.
The way I see it, either suck it up and accept it and do your best with the transition, or start applying to other MTSOs that have no voice recognition.
But be prepared. Eventually everyone will be utilizing one VR system or another, so it's better to learn it now with a great team like the people at MDI-MD than wait until you're possibly stuck at another company that perhaps isn't so great and you're without a life jacket to drown.
Flame me if you wish. I intend to progress with the times rather than become expendable.
There's isn't a transition....
It's so funny because I worked in a hospital for 17 years and did anything and everything that came across. I landed two clinic accounts on my own simply because the doctors knew I did a good job. It's that simple. There is no clinic vs acute care. Clinic is just usually shorter files and the headings are a little different. Clinic is usually in letter format, but the terminology is all of the same across the board. Acute care can be many different dictators where clinic is whoever happens to be in that practice. It is basically all the same.
What is it like to transition to VR at TT
Does your pay decrease much at first, even with the training pay... what can be expected regarding short-term impact, and then long-term impact. Need to know from people who have already gone through this process, or are going through it now. Have to make some major financial decisions and need some reality check. If it is all good and no worry on finances, great... if pay decreases immediately, need to make some adjustments ASAP. Serious answers only please, this is a sensitive topic and a very important question to me and my family. Thanks in advance.
MT in transition
I have worked as both an IC and employee since 1968. (I'm an old grandma.) The smartest thing you can do is see a CPA before you switch to IC. S/he can give you information you need. Before you think you cannot afford a CPA, I say, you cannot afford NOT to see one to get set up. They can set things up so you get maximum tax advantage, etc. and so that you run your business like a business, which is what you will be if you are an IC. I consult with my CPA once a year and it has saved me enough to pay the CPA fees and have bucks left over. I personally would not IC it for under 11 cpl (which was what I was getting at MDI). Am now an employee for about 1 cent under that, but have terrific bennies package that more than makes up for it, not to mention lack of the ESLs. Make a list of the specific questions you have, book a session with a CPA (you want one who specializes in small business, not someone who is the accountant for huge corporations), and he or she can set you up. I wish you the very best of luck.
TKU very much. I had seen the newer discussion,
but hit server errors when I tried to go back to May, so had not seen the older link. Now that one has me reconsidering.
not a difficult transition
Having trained MTs from DQS to ExText I can safely tell you that it is not a difficult transition. There are many similarities and it is doable. Never be afraid to take a leap of faith, it could change your life. It changed mine.
They're in transition
Some are still on DOS, and some have been converted to their internet platform called Apex. It's a platform developed by Transolutions. I'll be on it in the next few weeks, so I can't give any first-hand feedback. DOS has been good to me (although it's very archaic), but I'm looking forward to the change. Otherwise, they're a great company to work for.
Probably best to contact some of the new/newer MTs over there
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Make 8 and 9 as a newer MT with no CMT.
I graduated Career Step just over a year ago. I was making 7 cpl for the past year, but just switched companies and now make 8 cpl for a clinic account and 9 cpl for an acute care account.
There is definitely newer information and ALL IS BAD.
She is so desperate to find someone who hasn't heard....I agree with other poster...RUN.
sign me Been there, done that. Learned my lesson to listen!
major transition
I just stopped working for them a couple of months ago and there is a lot going on. It is true that a lot of American QAs lost their jobs, but now the Indian team leads are losing their jobs and they are bringing in all American tead leads and management. I do not believe they are headed for bankruptcy, but just going through a major transition.
Can I transition successfully from
My rad account has left. I typed ER H&Ps several years ago. Medical Records I did 20 years ago. I am being given opportunity to go to account that is H&Ps, OPs, DSs, and everything else, it appears. My pay for the last five years was based on exam.
I will be going to per line, though the amount was not mentioned. It is my concern I may not be able to do enough work to keep my job (as I will be spending so much time acquainting myself with the phrases via internet searches) and as a consequence, have a considerable decrease in income.
How difficult is acute care, I guess is my question. I would hate to fail at this point in my old age.
Thank you.
Gotta transition
It sounds like they are just setting up the transition to EMR. In theory there isn't much work that needs to be done except you don't have to print the reports and put them in a physical chart. This sounds like you are helping the company put all their old records into the EMR and get the new ones up and running...phrases like: cross training of new staff assigned and work with EMR implementation team with suggestions or changes; indicate you are helping them transition. It will be interesting to see how the MT job changes as EMR is more implemented - I'm scared as it is how VR is completely ruining the job!!
I'm fairly new to KS, but I know they are adding
2 new accounts by February, so there should be lots of work. The account I am on is fairly new and still working out all the kinks, but right now there is a lot of work available on it too, so you might want to talk to your lead or Lee and ask for more work.
Adding a question to yours...
do they pay hourly or by the line for QA?
Sorry. I was just adding to the insults.
I was also offering my own experience with my particular company. He was pointing out the expenses of the MTSOs and I was pointing out the growing expenses of the MT. In other words, I was sharing my viewpoint as well.
I realize this also, but MOST newer computers..sm
do not even have the 15 pin serial ports (game ports) any longer. I had purchased a 15 pin game port pedal and used it less than 6 months because my sound card went out and I had to get a new one. I could not find ANY that had a 15 pin game port any longer and ended up having to buy a whole new pedal (usb) in order to work. USB is what is mostly used these days. If she needs a 15 pin footpedal I will gladly sell her mine... been there and did that.
Transition to acute care
Is there anyone out there has transitioned from radiology to acute care transcription?
I was hired by a company (I won't name) recruiter and was told that the account manager would be aware that I had not done acute care in a while and help me with the transition. I typed maybe 5-6 reports after 4 hours training on a platform I had never used before. Because I made mistakes on those 5 reports, I got scathing emails from the account manager and she wouldn't send me any more work and virtually fired me!!! I sent her an email telling her how there was some kind of misunderstanding!!! I thought there would be a period of training and positive feedback to help!!! Formatting was the only mistakes I made, no major grammatical or spelling errors!! Anyway, the recruiter finally answered my email and wanted me to call her...I feel so burnt I don't know if I want to fool with this company again. Opinions??? Anyone else have this happen???
Not true. All desktops have it...newer ones too.
It's on the back.
It is the attitude of newer MTs (not all) such as yourself that cause these problems. sm
Companies do not treat us like sweatshops, hounding us for production. They expect us to be professionals and perform the work at the times we are scheduled, without exception, and produce a certain amount of work. Those production standards have actually gone down over the past 20 years, and our tools to produce more have gone up substantially.
Decent wage? While our pay has not gone up in the past 10 years, $45,000 - $50,000 per year is still more than decent.
Time to get up to speed? Court reporter are required to be at certain speeds to progress to the next level when they are in school and when they take their state boards to be certified, they are required to be a certain speed. FYI: That speed is the equivalent of 125 wpm with 100% accuracy required. There is no time to increase; this is their starting point.
I teach at a local business school part time that also teaches court reporting. More than 75% of the ones who start court reporting cannot get up to speed or cannot take the pressure, so they either quit entirely or TRANSFER TO MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION because the standards are not as high. For those that make it through the court reporting program, it can take 3 or 4 times to pass the state boards and only 50% actually do so.
So, we need to look at what we complain about. The standards to be a medical transcriptionist, a professional responsible for a direct line of patient care, are quite low compared to other fields.
Part of this is due to new MTs who come into the field to make a quick buck and to work at home while acting like stay-at-home moms.
an upgrade? mean newer version?
This should not be an end of the year thingee seems to me. I would ask what exactly an upgrade means. No reason not to ask for the facts. Does it mean an upgraded version of MedRite or upgrade to a newer type platform or just what does it mean.
As part of the transition team
you should be concerned. There are lots of MDIers with no work, too. WHERE is it all going?
...all this "stuff" should be in there. I keep adding to it as changes are made, etc. nm
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If you try adding more than one time the ESP screen
will be behind your other screens. If you minimize them you will see it.
are you adding your names/addresses into
your abbreviation file so you don't have to look up the same name/address twice? That is what I do. With an MD with multiple locations, I will name it something like SmithDown for Dr. Smith, Downtown or JonesLake for Dr. Jones at Lake Forest. You would still have to cut and paste some in the cc field or you might ask operations if there is a way to build a spreadsheet document and add to it as you come across new names/addresses.
Adding, you do have to work the shift SM
you commit to. If you are wanting flexibility as far as being able to leave in the middle of a shift and make up the time later, you would have to negotiate a split shift with them in the beginning and see if they would go for that. As far as my experience goes, I did 8 hours with a lunch break and turned in 40 hours per week. I'm sure if there was an emergency I could have flexed my time for 1 day but if you need flex time every day for picking up kids, etc. you should mention that in the interview and see if they can accommodate. Once you commit to a schedule it is difficult to get it changed.
what do you mean "toggle over." and what is your formula for adding it up? Help!
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Awesome! Thanks for adding to the list!
Really appreciated!
Adding insult to injury
My coffee cup came apart in the dishwater today.
Anyone using the newer software with Transolutions, not the DOS stuff? How
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I started the transition to KS before "mass exodus" sm
but just before and it sometimes required a bit of a wait before I got answers to certain things or equipment that I was supposed to get, etc. and sometimes it only happened after a follow-up email or call. However, I would usually get a pretty quick response from the followup. I don't know how big the staff is but I picture it as maybe medium-sized and I thought they were doing an excellent job of covering for each other during the move, vacations, and I believe someone even left the company. It is a 180-degree difference from what I had been used to with the Mega company I left.
I did get double; I'm talking about newer hires.
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Sadly, most newer computers do not have the 9-pin port.
I have had to buy USB adapter to which some do and do not work correctly with this footpedal. Is this by chance an Escription account? Thus far, this is the only software that I have found which requires such an obsolete port. I bought a laptop assuming it would have the 9-pin port but it did not so I tried at least four adapter until I found one that works.
I'm having a hard time believing the MDI-FL transition
was all that smooth. From the looks of it, there were lots of problems and people from MDI-FL felt the same way the current MDIers do.
http://forum.mtstars.com/company/v/1/32857.html
http://forum.mtstars.com/company/v/1/23136.html
http://forum.mtstars.com/company/v/1/23058.html
http://forum.mtstars.com/company/v/1/35759.html
If this is what
Yes, still hiring. They are adding two more hospitals before the end of the year and are looking
for like another 30 or 40 MTs.
...and perhaps adding a statement to contract before signing
outlining course of action (fines, etc.)in the event. If they have a problem with that - well...
Why is it we do not have our own contracts to present to companies? Two areas of concern - guarenteed work and failure to pay.
Excel logs and adding up job lengths (sm)
This is for the MTs who have to keep an Excel log for jobs and need to add up the minutes transcribed at the end of the day.
I've done some footwork today and discovered a Microsoft page which tells you how to enter times into cells: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/266691
I haven't figured how to automate it, but basically Excel recognizes minutes and hours if entered in the following format: hh:mm:ss. So if you have a 5 minute 12 second job, you would enter 00:05:12 in that cell. Then at the end of the day you enter the formula =Sum and the cell range (the link gives specific example) and it adds up your minutes and seconds automatically for you.
I thought I'd share. I've been adding my account by hand because I didn't know how to sum with minutes and seconds till now.
any new/newer hires who didn't get extra holiday pay will now get...
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Line padding. adding extra words.
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She's correct, folks, most newer computers DO NOT come with serial ports
You can order a computer with one, but in general they do not come as a standard item on non-custom-built computers any longer. The USB port is standard now, but not the DB9/COM/serial port she is referring to.
You can purchase a PCI card (which is what the COM/serial port is part of) from Amazon for about $20 though and install it yourself, thus giving you a COM/serial/DB9 port for the 9-pin foot pedal.
So....she is correct...MOST (not all) of the computers newer than about 4-5 years old DO NOT come with a serial/COM/DB9 port standard -- not on the back on the computer or anywhere else for that matter. I
n fact, when I was looking for a PCI card to so that I could install it on my own computer (which is 3 years old), the guys at the computer store wanted to know why I wanted to go backwards (as far as technology) instead of foreward (to upgrade) -- stating that people just don't use serial ports anymore. They said that the USB port had pretty much eliminated the need for a serial/COM/DB9 port in most instances.
Too bad that isn't true when it comes to some MT platforms and wavplayers.
I wonder what the quality of the work is like adding all those people to accounts. I agree. They
will lose accounts this way and MTs will move on. No one is going to sit around and make no money and then have QA breathing down your neck when you are thrown into all these accounts. So no one listens in New York. What is the problem with them.
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