What about Keystrokes insurance, is it reasonable?

• Keystrokes - Jean
  • Keystrokes - wileo
  • Try it - Babe
  • So in light of all of this, Jean, do - you think you want to work for Keystrokes? SM
    • Only takes a second - Babe
    • Ummm...it's my DAY OFF - KS MT
  • Lovin' Keystrokes! - Denise
    • question for denise - pat
  • What about Keystrokes insurance, is it reasonable? - lonnie
    • Nope, not affordable. At least not when I left. nm - Former KS
      • Still not affordable but better than my husband's so we have no choice. sm - KSRadMT
  • Been there 1-1/2 years..... - Another Happy KSer
  • Honest opinion- - Susie
    • That has never been my experience... - KSMT
      • Am glad you like it there - Susie
        • Definitely the luck of the draw. I didn't last there either but - due to bait and switch. nm Otherwise, nice folks!
          • My honest opinion - KSMT
            • Glued to my seat???? hmmmm - Doesn't sound too inviting. NM
              • I don't remember using the word "glued" maybe you should unglue your eyes and read again - nm
                • Uhmmmm SEE INSIDE - doesn't sound inviting
                  • Let me clarify - KSMT
                • Whoa! - Babe
  • Been there 9 months - ER MT
  • Just made 3 months sm - Hoku
  • I have been with Keystrokes for a year now and I love it... - MTMom30
    • I was there for 3+ years and still left - Susie
      • The account was not lost. It was fired, if that is what you do to accounts that you do not want. s - KS Rad MT
        • I should say that I am pretty sure I know which account. sm - KS Rad MT
          • Obviously- - Babe
          • You should be ashamed. - x-KSr
            • The ones I referred to never worked for Keystrokes. sm - KSRadMT
              • Thank you for clarifying - post was very vague - x-KSr
                • I never worked for KS but her post was very clear to me - not a KS
              • Thank you for clarifying that. nm - Mom

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it would be to expect this:  We require a minimum of 1200 lines per day.  This must be achieved within 1 week of starting on an account. For radiology accounts, we require a minimum of 120 reports per day.  I ask how reasonable due to the fact of learning a new account, a new platform in all probability, getting down the account specs for each and every account if in a pool, entering with each report POSSIBLY new short cuts/macros if current Expander does not work with their system, loading of demographics in particular or whether they populate, and all the things, including ESLs, that impact production especially when starting over.

Keystrokes states nothing about a training period before starting on an account.  Any current Key Strokes employees want to comment? 

You might want to check it out because I don't think KS is offering benefits any longer, I believe after the first of the year they went to IC status only.  But it could be a case-by-case basis, who knows.

I work for TransHealth and they have pretty good benefits, medical, life, dental and vision, PTO, sick days, and paid holidays, and direct deposit, and they do not hold anything back or do you have to wait to get paid like you do with some companies you have to wait a month before you get your first paycheck, or 3 weeks, with TH, I was paid like 10 days later for training, as well as, my money was in the bank when they said it was going to be there.  I like TH very much, nice company to work, for me.  TH is looking for MTs and I think they had a QA opening as well.  I would apply to TH if you need benefits.  Mine are very inexpensive, and there was no waiting period either, I started like September 15th, and my insurance was in effect on October 1st. 

Can someone give me details on the type and price of insurance available at Keystrokes.  Am thinking of applying with them in the near future but need insurance info as that would make my decision for me.  Price for family or employee/spouse, office visits covered with copay, prescriptions, etc.

Thanks for any information you may be able to give me.

This company's actions in this matter are simply disgraceful.  I was made to feel that I was the ONLY one in the company distressed over the inadequate insurance offerings.  When I received the AFLAC brochures, I trashed them.  Supplemental insurance is useless to those without comprehensive primary coverage.  Their excuses get more creative each time I inquire (i.e., The reason we can't get better coverage is because most of our employees are women...; most of our employees are married and covered already so they don't even CARE about insurance...; yada yada yada...).

So...while they continue to explore the options, and promise us weekly that things are almost finalized, many of us are just hoping to stay well.  In 2007 I was told that the only oustanding issue was whether office visits would cost $20 or $30.  Shame on them.

I'm at least relieved to know I'm not alone here.

Just wondering.

so I cannot really answer your question about the family plan, but no one had responded, so I at least wanted to say hello.  I have medical ($1000 deductible), vision, and dental for $129.86 per pay period for single coverage.  I'm glad you cleared that up about the license thing because that threw me!  (smile).

I do not know what the percentage of ESLs is on my acccount.  It is a Meditech/C-phone count, and the lines are not really difficult to obtain.  The only problem I have is me ... can't seem to find my focus lately.  :(

Good luck! 

The platform can be time-consuming.  I know they have several Meditech accounts and they are not user friendly at all.  I only had about an hour of training, but even if I had more it still takes actually using the platform to really learn it.  Also you've got 200-300 dictators to deal with and you have to look up every name and that takes time.  Then it depends on how good the dictators are, how good the sound files are, do you use a C-phone or get reports via FTP, etc.   I just don't think it fair to expect anyone to be up to speed after only a week even if the platform is great, the dictators are great, etc.   I also think that is more of a blanket statement.  I have seen similar statements from other companies and it isn't enforced, but I know it sure can be a turn-off when you are looking for a position.

It really does.  I am just so sick of it.  Believe me, I have been in this business long enough and have fought so hard to keep myself busy and not complain.  I have taken as many jobs and as many accounts as I can in the effort to keep supporting my family.  That is what this type of production work is about.... keep yourself busy whether you are an employee or not, you really are your own boss when you work at home.

It's just that I have been through this now with several accounts.  My nerves are frazzled from this fight.  I do feel resentful towards the management of any of these companies who consistently run out of work, act like it's just the most wonderful thing in the world that we are staying right behind the dictators (Yeah, good for you!!!) and yet there is very little communication or concern for those of us who are struggling to get by with not enough work.

I am especially resentful towards management for HOUNDING and THREATENING us to meet our committment when there is not enough work and chastising us to go to 2nd, 3rd, 4th backup accounts to meet that.  Do they not know or understand how much that slows a person down to have to relearn and remember all the account specifics and new doctors along with the fact that there is barely any work on those accounts either?!

You try to talk to them about it and they act like they have no idea what you are talking about and that things are GREAT!  Thanks, think about me when you get that nice warm meal at dinner time tonight and how I hope I can make what food we have stretch until, hopefully, work picks up again!  Jerks!

I have no problem waiting until actual payday, since every other Monday IS the actual payday. Some of you must be poor budgeters to get so irritated and blaming TT because your check is not where it should be. How about be thankful that you work for a great company and have a job!