here is the scoop on flexibility with DSK
Posted By: no lie on 2006-02-19
In Reply to: Flexibility at Diskriter - SNT
I worked for them and was told I could have flexibility. This is no lie, I would run out to the mailbox to get the mail, or maybe get interrupted with a phone call - probably no more than 10 minutes away from the computer - AND I WOULD GET A PHONE CALL FROM Diskriter ASKING WHERE ARE YOU? ARE YOU ON BREAK? YOU NEED TO LET US KNOW WHEN YOU ARE TAKING A BREAK OR GOING OFF TO LUNCH.
When I took my lunch break, my phone would ring if I was over 30 minutes. I felt like big brother was always watching.
Maybe it wasn't that way with everybody, but I never ever deserved that kind of monitoring for any job I had. The sad part was that when I worked for them there were times I would not have any work whatsoever, but was told not to leave my house in case work flowed into my que. One day, I sat for three hours on a Saturday morning because they insisted we do overtime, and I did not get my first job until 10:40 a.m. THREE HOURS ON A SATURDAY. I can still recall that day - I made $17.00 for an 8 hour shift. I quit shortly after that.
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The scoop
Here is what is going on at OSI: The QA Manager is someone who a lot of people feel like it inexperienced to handle the position. Its caused a lot of the problems. As far as being an MT at the comapny, you may or may not ever notice her. Its risky but not completely out of the question.
Okay, here's the scoop.....
Below is a cut and paste from an email I just received from this company. I don't know if they offshore or not. Also, I tried to see if I could find their website and could not do so. Here is a cut and paste of the response I got and it just doesn't click with me. Take care all.
We are needing about 12 ICs not employees to start, and will be adding on over the next few months a few more. These are fulltime and part time, but we need at least 10 fulltime to start. Below is further info. You resume was posted on MT Daily
MT Work Specifics
Startup Date: Jan 2, 2006 with others added in as they can for the next two weeks.
Worktype: Multispecialty clinic, DS, clinic notes, Consults, Psychiatry etcetera.
Dictators: Mostly English speaking, sound very clear, digital wave files, ESL docs are clear, (possibly 5 out of 100 doctors a bit of a sticky mess to type up but all others very good).
Transmission of Work: Work is taken direct from a pool for transcriptionists, and work filters in 24/7 and drawn at will by the MTs. This will allow for work 7 days a week for those who want to work varying hours/days.
Computer Equipment:
Ø A good computer (preferably no older than 4 or so years, with a good lot of RAM
Ø Word 1997 or 2000 ( I believe 2003 will also work but not sure yet)
Ø a sound card, good headset for transcription work
Ø DSL preferred for speed downloading
Ø FTP program (we have one you can use free)
Ø foot pedal
Ø medical spellcheck program
Ø line counting program (we have a free one we can send you if you don't already have one, counts will be compared to our in-house counts)
Special Equipment:
Ø All MTs will be hooked up to a web-based program, in which they will draw sound files as well as type up reports. Once those reports are complete they will come to our editing department automatically.
Ø Wave pedals particularly for this type of web-based program will be provided by us, and the expense of $87 (plus nominal shipping fee) taken from your first pay. Note: Some of you may already have wave player pedals that will work with this system so we will test them out first.
Experience Requirement: MTs must have good experience or be willing to train properly to bring their skill level up to par.
Line Count: 65 character line WITH spaces (average report approx 3-7 minutes of dictation, depending on worktype)
Status: Independent Contractor only
Pay Rate: Varies depending on experience and will be discussed individually.
Pay Dates: Invoices are paid on the 5th and 20th of each month and are done by direct deposit to your bank unless otherwise requested.
Do I work remotely? Location of MTs does not matter as the work is drawn from your work pool, therefore you can begin any time of day or night, although we are hoping to mostly find those who can work daytime and weekend. Those who can work evening for a few hours are also welcome.
How much work can you draw? As much as you can complete in a timely manner, with all work being done by day's end, and completed properly and accurately. If your work is lacking in accuracy you will be cut back on workload until accuracy levels are appropriate again. We tend to hire only good experience but will always work with an MT if we see potential for improvement.
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What's the scoop?
Just wondering what there is to know about TSSC, LLC . . . saw their ad, but not much info available as far as I can tell.
TIA
want the scoop on D&L
I am sure those who have posted before would not mind - just reply by email instead of posting. Some things are better understood through email.
Same Scoop Here
I'm FED UP as well. I have been wanting to give her notice for a while but I've been waiting to get some money which I need first. Its been one thing after another. I'm getting rid to start filing complaints but a lawyer would cost me more than she owes me. Anyone know anything about small claims court?
Here's the scoop...sm
opening is for Full Time work only with 1200 lines per 7 hour shift as the minimum production standard. Pay is based on experience as determined by the hiring supervisor..
What's the scoop with Transolutions new QA? I sm
was offered a job and thinking about it but don't it if they nitpick you death on QA. They pay is kinda low though, only 6 cents a line. Isn't that lower than average?
I REALLY need the scoop on RI Unlimited, please!
There was a little blip about RI further down the page, but it didn't say much. I did a search. Some people like them; a lot of people hate them. Folks, I could really use some specifics here so that I know what I'm getting myself into. Do they run out of work? How's the communication? I've heard they dock pay for mistakes. What kind of mistakes? I mean, there are punctuation problems and then whole medical words that can be misspelled or left out--and there's a huge difference between the two. How do they pay? Do they give raises often enough (or at all)? These are the kinds of things I need to know (and anything else you can add will be helpful). Thank you--I appreciate it very much!
Whose got the scoop on MT World?
Good, bad, and the ugly is welcome. Thanks!
Scoop on Medware????
I was just offered a job from Medware. Can anyone tell me a little more about them??
Thanks!!
Need the scoop on Amphion
Thinking about applying, please give me the scoop, thanks!
Here's the inside scoop. sm
The accounts that are listed used to be overflow accounts and we keep on taking more and more work from them and adding more work types, so we need more people. The hospitals are huge and we just can't keep working OT to keep them caught up. I know this only because I receive the group emails talking about new work types or more work of ones we already get. The Michigan account advertised for has a great supervisor and is an easy account with higher than usual line count possibilities once you learn the account specifics. I'm not on that one anymore but used to be before the restructuring a few years back, just do backup occasionally for it now.
Want the straight scoop? Here ya go..
On the debit side:
1. Emails SOMETIMES are not answered promptly, sometimes not at all. This happens, it seems, if you ask a question that management might not want to answer for whatever reason, such as questioning Q.A.
2. Sometimes it takes a little too much time to suit me for the next job to download. This probably has to do with how many people are working on the system. I haven't asked because it really hasn't been enough of a problem for me to even mention it.
On the credit side:
1. I, personally, have run out of work totally only a few times, less than I have fingers on one hand, in the 5 years I've worked for TransTech. The first time I ran out of work, I asked for, and was given, back up accounts so that now if my primary runs out, as it does frequently, I have plenty of work on my back up accounts. I would imagine that running out of work would depend on whether or not an individual MT was willing to do any kind of work and on different accounts. In other words, doing what you hired on to do and that is the work they need to have done. Anyone not willing to do this might run out of work but that, IMHO is their own fault.
2. My paycheck is ALWAYS on time and correct. I actually received an email once telling me that they had accidentally shorted me on my paycheck and that the amount would be added to my next check. The amount was so minute that I didn't even realize I had been shorted.
3. Tech support is THE best. I have rarely required the assistance of tech support but when I have, I email and usually receive a call within 5 minutes. They get whatever problem I'm having corrected and I'm good to go very shortly.
4. Everyone in the office is ALWAYS courteous and helpful. I rarely need to call the office at all but this has been my experience the few times I have needed to call.
5. Their software is very user friendly and takes practically no time to learn. I am a complete computer incompetent so when I say this, I know what I'm talking about.
I guess that about covers it. I don't post often but it really ruffles my feathers to see such derogatory posts about a good company; especially the posts saying Transtech doesn't care about quality. That is a blatant lie. I do not know if they hire less experienced MTs or not. I hope they do. If, indeed, they do I feel certain they are left on full edit until they have proven their capabilities.
Now you have it, the good, the bad and the ugly from an MT who is some 600 miles from Houston, Texas, has never been to the TransTech office and probably never will be, so puleeez don't call me management.
Like Forrest Gump....that's all I've got to say about that.
md-it ever heard of them/any scoop?
I was looking for a smaller company as I'm getting disgrumbled with these nationals. I found this MD-IT listed as a pacific northwest company, but see it has a lot of offices all over. Anyone ever work for them and have any comments? I see they don't want to talk to you until you take the test, which I want to avoid if they're bad news to begin with.
Thanks in advance for you help. 
MDI-MD? Whats the scoop? I know I have seen info on them
but for some reason search is not bringing anything up. Would prefer to hear from both current and former employees.
What's the scoop on Transolutions new payscale??
nm
Whats the scoop on TTS out of New Hampshire?
Are they still on the crap list?
Focus Infomatics...the scoop
I have been very curious what this company pays. I know someone who applied this past week and with 15+ years of experience they were offered 6 cpl, 3 for editing. Thought I would share, just in case you were wondering.
Can someone give me the scoop on Trans Health..nothing in archives...NM
NM
Re: Flexibility
When you first start, they will ask that you pick a schedule that you will be working (your choice). If you need to change that schedule outside of one hour, then they ask that you just let them know so they can see if they need to find coverage or not. They are very good about changes in your schedule if you need it.
Flexibility
Thank you both. I was pretty much trying to figure out what they referred to as flexible.
Flexibility
They are about the only company out there that is still run by HUMANS! They will work with you, whatever your needs are.
flexibility
You must request your flexible schedule prior to accepting the position and then get it in writing, for your protection.
Flexibility
MDI-FL is flexible with scheduling. I have been here four years and am still raising children and it has been great to have the flexibility!
flexibility
eMTS is very flexible. I am not IC though.
Flexibility
DSG is a great company that just put up an ad today! They hire looking mostly for production versus specific, strict time of day schedules. As long as you are meeting your production they are great!
flexibility
Can you explain their flexibility? Do you pick a schedule? Do you have a time frame in which to complete your work? Thanks!
flexibility
but the pay - that sounds below average - 9-11 cpl is more like it - if not more. But for flexibility and plenty of work - I would work for less - especially if I could work on the same accounts all the time and have plenty of work - I would be interested to hear from others, as well on this company.
Flexibility
That's what some of the companies in transcription out there are lacking. I work for a hospital that has the same 12-hour period. We can clock in 4 separate times in a day. It's heaven! First shift starts at a certain time, second shift and third shift, but it's amazing how we can keep everything covered - guess it's because we're happy!
Flexibility
I work for Futurenet and they are very flexible. Nice people. Pay always on time.
40 hrs for FT, I have no flexibility, SM
Enterprise or Chartmatrix are the platforms, for me running out of work happens at least once a week and I have 5 accounts. In past couple of days I've seen posts that they are using some other MTSO to do work for them so that's where some of the work is going.
Flexibility
At MDI we submit and set our own schedule 2 months at a time, having to commit to 2 weekend days a month.....do you do this at Transcend?
Amphion flexibility?
Can anyone who actually works for Amphion tell me if there is much flexibility in your schedule. I know they require you to submit a schedule, just wondering how flexible within that time frame they are. Thanks.
Flexibility as an employee
Can anyone recommend a good company to work for who will allow their employees to have a very flexible schedule? I have two children and I have to work a schedule which works around their school schedule and after school activities. I also would like to have some time for myself and be able to participate in the gym or going out with friends and my family. I want to put in my 8 hours a day and am willing to work on the weekends.
Flexibility at Diskriter
I have been offered a position with Diskriter. The recruiter told me when I speak with my supervisor, I could have a flexible schedule. Just how flexible is Diskriter? Also, do they have 12 to 12 shift, where you can work 8 hours in 12 hours? I speak with my supervisor this Wednesday and just wanted to get the heads up. Thanks
Flexibility - They great with it
I have never seen a company as generous with flexibility. If I need to run to school for the kids and make up time later, all I need to do is email and let them know. If I need to switch days or hours because of anything, I have only been denied that 1 time because there were too many people off sick and it wasn't for something I had to do, just for more free time in that day.
As for the person who said they called and asked where she was; I am sorry but they are too busy doing other things to be watching over your shoulder, I doubt this occurred. If it did, perhaps you had extremely low line counts and they were just trying to account for if you were really at your computer making an effort or if you were taking off on the clock and not actually working your scheduled hours, if you are supposed to be working, you should be THIS IS A JOB and just because we work from home doesn't mean we can come and go as we please (unless it has been approved, which they are ready and willing to do).
Diskriter is the only company I have found that realizes being flexible makes for happier MTs, which makes for more productive MTs.
Good luck and glad to have you join us.
Sorry.. I mean FLEXIBLE.. not flexibility
nm
The best company with flexibility and
pretty much everything else! You will be happy!
Looking for company with flexibility...
I have no issues with a required line count per day, week, month or whatever, but I do need one that has flexibility with the times. Need around 8 cpl. Any and all suggestions greatly appreciated.
Transtech if you want flexibility.
I have worked for both. I chose Transtech over Ax because there is absolutely no flexibility with scheduling. Transtech expects you work your schedule but if you swing a little bit earlier or late, and they know you will be there they leave you alone. Ax, on the other hand is very strict. You must keep to your schedule every time, no exception. Both companies have good work, good benefits. Both need excellent quality. The difference is Ax is smaller and you must stick to your line count, quality and schedule, whereas Transtech does not micromanage at all. But they do expect you to do all that Ax does, just a different management style. Different strokes for different folks. Both good companies, but for different types of people. Good luck!
Keystrokes - Flexibility
Please explain what you mean by flexibility. I was just hired by Keystrokes and told that I must work my schedule but no PTO for the first year, only five days year 1, five days year 2 and then ten days year 3. Although everything else sounded okay, I did not feel there was a lot of flexibility. Would appreciate if you could elaborate. Thank you.
You won't get flexibility or IC at Medquist.
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Flexibility in that you have 24 hours to get your
projected line counts in. Your line counts are put on a schedule by you every month. This is what you think you will do on a daily basis within 24 hours TAT. If for some reason you can't make it a day, you e mail your sup as early as possible to let them know. So, flexible in that they don't stare at you every minute. You are also welcome to do more than projected and work other times in addition to your schedule if there is work. They e mail the team on the accounts and say when there's lots of work and help needed.
Yet, you are a statutory employee. For me, it is flexible because if one morning I am tired I can work later in the day. If I am up at 2 a.m. I can type. So forth. When I was a regular employee I was often micromanaged and I cannot stand that. Even when there was no work, I was chained to my desk. Here, there is no chaining whatsoever.
Can you tell us about your flexibility with Transcend? sm
Do you have to work a shift? Are you required to work weekends, and if so how often? We have enjoyed flexibility at MDI in that we state how many lines a day we will do and have a 24-hour window to do the work (provided the work is there which it has not been lately).
a 1-hr window is NOT flexibility in my book.
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Me too, emphasized flexibility was more important
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You haven't been there very long. Flexibility is very much sm
determined by who you immediate supervisor is. The post below is quite correct. They are VERY flexible the last few months, because many accounts run out of work constantly. They are not only flexible, but apologetic. This is spoken by someone who has been with the company several years, not a few months.
How were the schedules set up? Shifts? Flexibility? Thanks! nm
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flexibility??? depends on the manager
The owner prides himself on flexibility and not requiring set days and hours.
One manager hounds people to work set days, set hours...not a minute earlier, not a minute later. She also hounds people to have their AOL IM functioning during the shift she set for them and gets nasty if it is not on or if they do not see it flashing when she messages them for some trivial matter.
It is unclear why the owner allows this manager to hound people and be nasty to his employees/ICs, but he does.
What kind of flexibility are you talkin?
Flexibility depends on your acct; some still sm
allow the 10 or 12 hr flex schedule, some accounts do not. It's worth asking.
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