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Why should I ask about my score if I passed....sm

Posted By: mar on 2009-03-03
In Reply to: Well just imagine being even happier when you contact the company to follow up, and guess what? sm - typinlikemad

Usually one asks why one did not pass.


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Yes, and passed with a high score -
but that was a while ago (last summer). I don't know if the test has changed at all. Good luck.
Does MedWare post your score in their email to you? How high a score do you need to get hired?Thx.nm
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Hm, well if that was my score, it was better than a
I have no clue. Maybe someone will come along that knows if that was, in fact, the score or not.
QA score
Honestly, I've never seen a QA score since I've been there. They probably have one somewhere and if it gets too low they probably alert you or something, but I've never seen one. I'll get occasional random QA'd reports to review or occasional emails from QA about remember to do this. I can also go into the system and review ones that I knew I had a hard time with that have already been through QA and review them myself. So, I guess they're strict in a this-report-needs-to-be-perfect way but not in a you're-going-to-get-your-pay-cut-if-you-don't-get-your-commas-in-the-right-place way.
I do know and I score MTs when I QA them sm
I asked for an updated weighted scale the other day and got one. I know where my full time job is my QA runs about 99.7% or a little better. I have been off my game of late and I think I have dropped to 99.4%.

Now...where I QA I go ballistic with errors. I have an MT who will not WILL NOT look up anything. She had Asthmanex for Asmanex and transcribed NovaLog when the doc said Novolin. The insulin problem could be life threatening!!! She has doctor names misspelled all the time when we have an easy datatbase to use. It is not perfect, it is convenient and not hard to use. She has semicolons when commas and periods are better. I have not counted her punctuation otherwise, don't care where she sticks a comma. She can't use a compound modifier properly and she has a habit of hyphenating every instance of a number (q.8.hours. or 3-days time instead of 3 days' time, etc.) I can't score her above 92% at best and she is often at 88%, not acceptable.

I completely agree, punctuation can't get you down to the 80s. I am tough and the MT above might get worse out of others who are sticklers in ways I am not, but still.

Ask for specifics and examples. QA gals are not perfect. We do the best we can.
I'm sure not going to get into a credit score war w/you, BUT....
I can guarantee you that mine is way higher than yours - and it didn't get that way by allowing whomever wanted to look at my credit report to send me a bunch of BS through the mail or call me! I have never heard of the person to whom you referred in your last posting, but I guess there is only one expert or advisor in the world, correct? I will continue to use the freeze on my account and know that I'm protected while you on the other hand..................
You don' know what you are talking about. My QA score was 99.9. nm
 
I was QA'd on training every day I'd see my score.
Did you forget about the training review reports? You review your reports daily on QA during initial time period.
You didn't score an 80 something just
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Well I didn't get my score yet but it was ridiculous.
I don't understand it, I've been doing this 20 years and don't necessarily know anatomy like the back of my hand. We are not diagnosticians for pete's sake, we're MTs! If we knew all of that, we wouldn't be typing for peanuts we'd be MDs! LOL. Just a little ridiculous I thought.
It should have instantly sent you a pretty low score.
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what is the minimum QA score required

Thanks!


Sounds like somebody didn't score too well on their
QA audit!
Execuscribe On-Line Test Score
Hi! I just tested with Execuscribe yesterday and recieved a score of 88%. Does anyone know if this is a passing score?  Thanks!!
I got an email stating my score within a few days.
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That score is with current company. I also have e-mails from
my STM at Webmedx telling me how pleased they were with my work.   Someone is always wanting to say that you just couldn't cut it when you leave a company, but that wasn't my situation.  Actually the lack of work was a blessing.  I now work for a company whose QA is very strict, even more so than Webmedx, where my score last month was 99.9%, there is lots of work 24/7, and the pay is better.  I was also making my line count after 3 days.  So the story had a happy ending.   When one person leaves that might be chalked up to a quality issue, but when several leave at the same time then that likely isn't the case.  The numbers showed what the workload was like. 
On that score, you are 100% correct, just slow with the flow.
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I didn't receive a score but the test was hard.

I'm almost afraid to ask what I got. 


It would be nice if they would provide an applicant with their test score.

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Your line count varies based on QA score.
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Maybe the trick was to NOT show a score, like the poster below? Who the frig knows?!! I thought
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Passed in 08/07.
No dentistry involved.  Or math, thank heavens!
An MT bud rcd this & passed it on to me (sm)
The will not make a decision on the rate of compensation until they see the results of your testing. They do not offer incentive if you go above and beyond.
i passed the....
RAD test. Had interview. Emailed Amanda as instructed--3 times. Nothing. Tells you how they LOVE to communicate. Found out they overhire and run out of work anyway.
Passed it...sm
98% or higher required. Blanks don't count, but don't pepper the report with them.

Don't use s/l or anything else like that with your blanks, however.
NN is passed out at the keyboard
with empty bags of Cheetos strewn around, Cheeto powder all over the keys, guess she'll have to call in sick today.
I'm in same position, where were the others that you passed on...nm
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I tested with them and passed.
I got an e-mail from Cymed congratulating me and they would be in contact but I never heard from them since. That was about a month ago. My advice is if you plan on working for them you keep in touch with them.
Well, after all that, I passed the test! nm
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I passed the test...
but it did take 4 months to be notified.  I just kept in contact with them until I was finally notified of the results.  Candace, the contact person, was always very nice about keeping me informed of the status.  Unfortunately, by the time they sent me a contract, I was already gainfully employed.  I do think they would be great to work for; they sent me a list of contracts with the compensation amounts and the pay would have been fabulous!  I do wish I could have worked with them, but I found myself needing benefits.  I just think they have high expections for their employees, as they should.  If you ever get the chance to try again, I certainly think you would not regret it.  For people who are anxiously awaiting results, it takes this company quite a while to notify you.  It also may take a while between finding out that you passed and getting your contract.  It has always been this way with them for whatever reason, and it may just help them weed out candidates even further, depending on what type of attitudes people have when inquiring about their results.  If at all possible, it is best to just check in from time to time and wait patiently.  If you are successful, you will certainly be rewarded in the end.  Hope this helps someone!
If they are calling you , then yes, you passed - sm
otherwise you'd probably never hear from them, or maybe get an email saying try back in 6 months. Talk to them, you have nothing to lose. If you like what they say accept the offer but tell them you cannot start until January. Or if they don't like that offer to work PT until then and go FT in January. It usually takes a week or more to get all set up as it is. As for looking around, you face a lot of competition, jobs are hard to come by. I just lucked into a backup job for my main job (both are totally IC, no set hours and on the new one just have to meet 500 lines a day) (getting bad vibes from my regular job, another MTSO is trying to get the account away from my employer, and if they succeed I am out of a job--they have been up front with me at least at let me know). The pay for the new IC job is not great (average), but for now is it extra $. If it becomes my B&B I will be making less, but it is easier work so it would all work out in the end. You could accept the MW offer and keep looking, no law against that. Good luck.
I just passed on a position with them.
Can't find any information on them and their pay is low. My gut feeling was not good with this company.
I took it last March and passed

There were no reports per se--they were snippets, and easy to understand ones at that.  It was not a detriment using the mouse to control the audio in this case.  The written portion was harder than I expected, but the transcription portion was much easier than I thought it would be. 


Waiting for the results to pop up was a loooong few seconds.  Good luck!


OMG - I know Vicki....I did not know she passed. sm
I feel terrible about that!

I also know Penny and yes, she has been at almost every company.

passed RAD test...
Was called the next day with info about an upcoming RAD account the following month. When that month came, I took the time to follow up with the RAD account. Was set up for an interview. Had interview. Recruiter Amanda thanked me for interview through email, gave me a couple things to look at, and said to contact her if I had any questions. She unprofessionlly did not respond even after 3 emails. Nice impression about company communication she gave me, yes she did.
I passed with 7 years exp, but did not take job. nm
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A lot of MTs on here never passed their test

and these were MT's with years of experience.  I think the Focus test is rigged.  I didn't pass the test either and I didn't have any problems with the test recordings.


I think they do it as a loss leader.  That way they can justify giving the work to ILPs instead of the US labor pool, since they can claim that the US labor pool doesn't pass their testing requirements.


 


i passed the RAD test...
A couple of months ago and was told I would hear from them soon. Two ads came up since then so I requested an interview both times. After the second request, a call came in at 3 AM my time when I was asleep. When I listened to the message, the person asked me to call her. BUT when I Read the email from her, she made it sound like my butt should've been expecting her call. Maybe even drop whatever I'm doing?? Oh no no no!!
Wonderful job and you passed it by because
of a 1 day weekend work? For me it is work and make money. If you want to pretend to be prima donna then go for it. Hospital work is 24/7, not when convenient for you to work. If family time so important, why not just quit altogether? Oh, I forgot, some need to make a living. I am sure someone out there very happy you turned down such a wonderful job. Your loss, their gain.
I passed test and started very next day
It was a 50 question transcription test on their website.  Open book and not timed.  I think I missed one.  Recruiter called, verified employment and I started the very next day.  That was three months ago and so far so good.  Medware has been keeping me busy and I especially like the direct deposit every other Friday.  The bonus of an extra 1/2 cpl for 6000/week gives me $60 more for my mad money every pay, but that usually goes for groceries. 
I took it and passed with flying colors
and it was not worth my time for what they are offering - to anyone who had not taken it - my advice is DON'T.
I did this one time when I knew I had passed--sm
a big national's test and I was told that they did not release that information to the testee. I even asked what specific questions I had gotten wrong and was told the same thing...they do not divulge that information to a testee. why not? it is OUR test! I was told I could retest in 6 months....ha! not me!
Then why when I applied and passed the test
That is most definitely bait and switch.  I had a phone interview with a recruiter and a barking dog in the background and her having to let the dog out... need I say more?  This was the recruiter.  Very unprofessional.  My reason for leaving the other job should have been asked on the first interview, not as an after thought to bother me again and to tell me they have no work after it was posted, I applied, I tested......... on and on.  Huge waste of my valuable time.  The dog having to be let out was a hold on a minute and the phone got put down while the dog got let out.  BAIT AND SWITCH!  I call it like I see it.  If they called and offered me 17 cpl I wouldn't work for them.  I do hear they hire new grads, which is great.  Keep up that good work on their part giving new grads a chance.        
Obviously, others have passed so it must have just been me, sound quality, I am not sure.
I went over and over it but I just did not hear what they docked me for. Maybe, I am going deaf. Please give it a try and let me know how it turns out. It really could be that I just stunk. I was schocked though. I thought I did well.
Yes I did test, passed and they offered me
Keystrokes is full of promises, promises, promises and they very seldom come forth with their promises. Don't hold your breath!!
Don't know the platform, but applied, and passed,
I have heard nothing. Have you been accepted in a position?
According to another poster, J passed away LAST YEAR

And that certainly sound like RD on this board.  And the tone of the posts by SS Management has not changed AT ALL.  So, you get with the times and stop trying to dupe people into joining this awful, and I do mean AWFUL company. 


You didn't answer the other charges, did you?  $165 for a footpedal because only SS footpedal works with the software?  What about the supposed qualifications of the office staff?  RD, the hairdresser/HR person, now probably running this company because that sure sounds like her style on this board.  And that's the sad thing...this is what you can expect if you choose to go to work for SS. 


I passed their test, but now I'm put into their "pool"
I took the time to take a long test and passed, originally said I wanted part-time, and when I got my results back, I get the, well, we're only focusing on hiring full-time right now, so I say I would love to try full-time, then they tell me I am now in the pool. Come on, people, I am sitting here day in and day out looking for work, I can work right now, give me a job, already! I think being put in the pool means, sorry we don't want you right now:( I'm just so tired of taking all these tests and I do great and then then don't want to hire to me, what the?!
Took their test and passed, then failed
I took their test about one year ago, passed it and was offered a job. However, the job training would not start for another 6-8 weeks, so I declined it because I needed to find employment then, not 6-8 weeks from then. Anyway, approximately six months later I retested to reapply and was then told I did not pass the test the second time. It isn't even a difficult test. If anyone figures out what they actually do want, please come back here and post it.

To the person who asked why people keep asking about Focus: Things and people change and there are always new people entering the market as well as policy changes in every industry. Asking about Focus or any other company periodically is certainly a legitamate inquiry. You don't have to answer if you don't want to.
I passed the test without a problem.
I just took my time and made sure I referenced everything.
I recently took the test and passed.