TAKING A POLL-PUNCH TIME CLOCK
Posted By: MQ8 on 2006-01-05
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Who works for a company that requires you to punch a time clock?
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sorry... but what is an online punch clock??
i feel so out of it!
She's actually taking meds around the clock for it
Vicodin, Percocet, aspirin, ibuprofen, and drinking. She has a rheumatologist, but its so hard to get in to see him. One of her problems is she is really obese, and his first advice to her is lose the weight, taking some strain off her joints. I feel so bad for her, she shouldn't have to live in pain. She doesn't have a quality of life. Maybe it hits people harder than others. But I would be like you, take a more natural approach so you don't get caught up in depending on pain meds.
...and then we'd be on a clock, taking breaks and lunches just like SM
we were sitting in an office slashing throats over the thermostat. 
Taking a poll....
How many of you always do the OT when asked? I switched to FT a short while back, and I just don't have the heart to do the OT anymore. I feel like I get totally burned out by the time the week is over. Just wondering if most people actually kick in those extra hours or if anyone feels punished if they don't. I find myself feeling like I have to come up with excuses as to why I don't want to work extra. 
Taking a poll. What would you do? See inside.
I have a client group who have just changed their template as they merged with another group. Now there are 17 doctors plus all the PA, APRN and PA-Cs listed on the template, which totals 14 lines (65 character) before I even start typing their reports. Before it was something like 6 or 7 lines on the template. This will probably add up to a substantial amount extra for these extra lines that they will be paying. Would you take any $ off or figure the line rate some other way to deduct the extra 14 lines or would you just go with it?
Can someone help with Windows 98 time/clock? I'm losing about an hour a day (sm)
I have Windows 98 and the same computer since 1999. I have never a problem until this week. The clock setting is losing about an hour a day. I reset it every morning, but around afternoon, it's about a half hour off, but night, its an hour off, etc. I haven't noticed any other problems with any other programs.
Does anybody have any ideas what is causing this and how to fix it, other than just keep resetting it?
Thanks you guys!
it is some type of time clock application..just wondered if anyone used it.
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The clock does play into how much time is spent with patients
The way the CPT codes bill insurance have guidelines for the physicians built into them that give amounts of time spent with the patient (in addition to certain information covered in the ROS/PE), especially in consultations (whether inpatient or out), hospital discharge codes and critical care time (inpatient or out).
Yes, that computer is in fact billing the insurance company because it not only saves not having to pay an MT, it bypasses a billing clerk (eliminating that salary), and if the doctor's office space is paid for by a hospital, that file is sent to the hospital's database where a *scrubber* compares what the MD submits versus coding guidelines. If it is an independent office, the MD can upload all that day's billing before he walks out the door and leave it unattended to update patient accounts and reconcile the days money intake.
In a nut shell, your doctor is no longer just practicing medicine. Your MD is doing the documentation and billing and saving money on two warm bodies.
I understand your concern as I see it more and more in today's medical care, but yes, this is the way things are going. I am fortunate that my MD has been very computer literate for a long time, so the amount of time he spends with his laptop is minimal. Once he enters the info, he kicks his shoes back and we chat and get into a deeper discussion both professionally and personally (we've known each other a long time). Give your MD a chance to play catch up to what he or she is doing with that computer and you should see a more relaxed physician soon.
Good luck.
At one time, someone posted a link for a free clock timer. sm
I've searched the archives but could not find it. It was for timing your actual time spent transcribing. Anybody remember what it was. TIA.
Some people like to keep a Time Clock thing showing on their monitors, too. But
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Time to take a poll
Anyone out there have to wear bifocals to type?
Poll Time.............sm
Most, if not all, of us on this board are MTs. This is one industry that is well known for off-shoring its product to India, Pakistan, the Philippines, etc.
Does the company you work for off shore?
Be honest.
poll: Appropriate time to ask for a raise
I am fairly new - have been working for a company going on 4 months as IC. I started out @ 5 cpl because I was completely new and my boss would have to check all my work. I get alot of feedback, but no actual "QA score". I have had very few mistakes after the first month, maybe alittle less than a month. I do not want to seem ungrateful or anything by asking for a raise. I would like to know what everyone else thinks. Thank you!
Poll time: How many different transcription
I have worked for 3. Curious about everyone else.
Quick wedding poll time...
Did anyone out there wear a wedding dress without a veil? I'm not wild about any of the veils I've seen and think one might annoy me rubbing against my shoulders, therefore I am considering not buying one to go with the dress. The dress is a full length puffy styled one. Will I be creating a new fashion statement if I don't wear one? (smile).
Poll-Daylight Savings Time
Like or dislike?
Personally I dislike it very much. It changes everything with my sleep cycle, work cycle, and even my emotions. It is too much of a bodily adjustment that I personally would wish not to experience twice a year. Anyone else???
Thank you for taking the time....
to share such good tips with all of us. 
Thank you for taking the time to do that!
That is hilarious. These girls go into so much detail in their posts. I could read their stuff all night instead of watching TV. I don't know how they make this stuff up. This is great!
thanks for taking the time
For these tips. I really need to buckle down and get my lines up, there IS money to be made but being at home and having the pain makes me slack lately.  But if you're doing as much as you are, then it makes me think its possible. Thanks again! have a good night
I appreciate you taking the time here
I do know that not everyone involved with the church is a hypocrite, and that according to the faith all of us are sinners (I try to bear that in mind through my struggle in learning and understanding the religion). I just feel like for many people church is nothing more than a social event on their calendar, not to be thought of throughout the rest of the week. I believe that it would be more in line with Christianity to focus on God and what he does/would want all the time, and that not going to church does not disqualify one from being a Christian. Not saying it is not good to go to church either, just that you don't have to attend to be a true Christian.
Thanks again, I do appreciate insight from those who share it.
Thanks for taking the time to share!
nm
I am taking for second time in the last year
I took if for a while and was without insurance so had to stop for a bit. I am taking it again. I was previously on Paxil. My doctor said that Lexapro had way better withdrawal than Paxil. Paxil would "wig me out" if I missed a day. Lexapro has never done that and when I weaned myself off before I did not notice any major withdrawal symptoms. I also did not gain any significant weight and I am not skinny so believe me I did not want to gain any, lol. We are all different though, but that is my experience. Like I said, Paxil was way way worse on both.
Thanks all for taking the time to provide
a kind word and encouragement. I know there are others much worse off and I know too I'll get through this. This time of year has always been tough for me since my parents died and I've really been working on putting on a happy face for my family despite how I feel, but just couldn't do it today.
Thank you so much...I got it working now! I appreciate your taking the time to help out. nm
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Again, thank you so much for taking the time to respond..sm
I thought I was on the right track, but I've only been an IC for five years and have never had my own accounts. I passed on your opinions to my MIL and hope she will listen. I'm leaving to go to California in a couple hours and there is no way I can do it personally, so I hope and pray she does. We really need the account.
Thank you ladies for taking the time to (sm)
respond with some very helpful information. Can I ask one more question? I notice in some reports there are {} marks after headings. While this may be inherent to this hospital, I wonder if there is a "jump code" to get to each of those marks. Thanks again. BV
Thank you for taking time to answer nm
thanks
I so appreciate your taking the time to inform me of this.
:) I'd be lost without this forum. :)
Thank you for taking the time to post back....sm
I'm sure he must be depressed, and my brother also. I'll bring up the subject to him and see if I can make him see that they are really needing some outside help here, more than we can do just as family members. You bring up a lot of good points. Thanks again.
Thank you Patty for taking the time to answer.
That is good advice, but I don't know if I can give them 30 days notice because another 30 days of them and I'll end up in a padded cell. I'm thinking more like two weeks, which to me seems fair, especially considering if they found someone else to do the work for less, they wouldn't even give me a day's notice, right?
Thanks again!
Taking time off without the worries is great
I think too many times IC's are treated like employees. The OP is an IC and has a set schedule?  If you have a set schedule (no freedom), you should be deemed an employee and given PTO days, etc. IC's should not be made to let anyone know anything.  Two weeks is an extended amount of time and out of courtesy she should let her "client" even if that is an MTSO know in advance that she will not be available to work those two weeks. As for toting a laptop on vacation, not me! The whole idea of a vacation is to relax and not have to worry about typing. Most physicians do understand that you need a vacation. They will cut you some slack. Not sure about a two week period though. Someone with their own accounts that wants to take off extended periods of time (more than one week) should probably find someone to "cover". I have also found in this profession that transcriptionists do not trust others as they could try to steal their accounts if they were to take time off leaving the account in someone else's hands literally. All the more reason to network and find someone trustworthy who will scratch your back and you in turn scratch their back when needed. Tit for TAT so to speak but at a fair price.
TERRIFIC POST!!.....thanks for taking the time
Many thanks for all the suggestions! Sure appreciate you taking time to answer. nm
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Thanks for taking the time. I found 650-623-4000
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Thanks for taking the time to respond nicely...sm
and to give me the good info. There are so many sour people on this board who it seems don't care about helping any fellow MTs.
Very good ideas! Thanks for taking the time to share.
Thank you for taking the time to post this good advice. NM
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That is an interesting site. Thanks for taking time to post it--nm
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Bless your heart for taking the time to answer.
I was thinking macros were something else. I make heavy use of templates/normals, but I didn't realize those were called macros :0)
Shorthand is so fantastic for that. I love the suggestion window, too. I don't think I could type without it now.
Do you use the TCL script program? I need to study up on that.
opinion question regarding taking substantial time off
I am so burnt out that I am seriously contemplating just taking the summer off. Does anyone have any opinions on how this would hurt me come fall and job searching. I have a job at the present time working IC that I absolutely am not enjoying. I have tried to give it some time but it has been since November and I have not fallen in love with the job yet.
I am wondering how will look on a resume in the fall to have a 3- or 4-month gap in my resume. I have 8 years experience and I am sure I would have no trouble getting back in to it, perhaps with a refreshed attitude? Has anyone done this, and how was the job search afterwards?
Thanks for any advice.
Keyboard Kelly - Many thanks for taking the time to answer all my questions.
I really do appreciate it.
DixieKaye
To the person giving the ShortHand tips - thank you very much for taking time to share!! nm
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Not sure, but I think there are online punch clocks. nm
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You punch a level so you know you are making money?
I would never set something up like this to make myself go faster. I know if I don’t type the amount of lines I want per day, so simple I don’t have a decent check. Don’t need a stop watch, counter, etc. My motivation is bringing home the amount of money I want every 2 weeks. My way is really simple, just fast fingers concentrating on the end result.
I'll give it a go. Fortunately I don't have to punch in and out so getting up frequently won&
be a major issue and will probably be better for me in the long run anyway. My feet swell horribly and my rear hurts after about an hour and being more mobile will probably help those too.
Amen! Amen! Amen. You have helped me this day, by taking out time to write such a post!
May God bless you tremendously.
Anyone know what a web clock is?..nm
To get your clock back...
Hover your cursor in that area (taskbar) and right click, then select properties, and on the taskbar tab click to check off "show the clock." That should do it for ya.
I don't trust myself. I set the clock or I know I'd wake up 4 hrs later.
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ATOMIC CLOCK website
http://www.time.gov/timezone.cgi?Pacific/d/-8/java
you just have to choose your time zone, and it will give you the currect time.
I get it, "real job" as in you can actually CLOCK OUT AND GO HOME!
I know exactly what you mean.
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