received equipment new to diskriter and to chartscript
Posted By: Newbie to chartscript on 2007-09-25
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I just received my pc and extras from Diskriter yesterday, after a lengthy wait, really ready to get going; however, they also sent a complex Chartscript book and I've never used this platform before. Anyone have any quick notes they can share or can you let me know if it is difficult to learn. Thank you in advance.
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They call UPS and have it picked up and UPS has the stickers already for you
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Hello! I gave them 2 weeks worth of work, and they did not send out the checks on time. I got my check 1-1/2 weeks late - and then only because I complained until they sent it via UPS. I can't work for free, or afford to get paid late, so I quit. I would test for ProScript if they are hiring currently - they are a GREAT company to work for : )
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Laura, I just tested for this company and was hired, but had to defer due to unexpected health problems with my mom. I told them I would be calling them back in about 3-5 weeks. I am skeptical now?? They appeared to be a great company? Did you only work for them 2 weeks?? Curious for more information.
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Hello. Well, I didn't mean to make you nervous, but that really upset me that they did not pay on time. The lady that hired me said it was due to some error with getting the paperwork in - in their defense I will say that maybe it doesn't happen all the time, as she said, and that was a one time thing. At any rate, I chose not to take the chance that it might happen again; so, yes, I only worked for them for 2 weeks. Maybe someone that worked for them longer could tell you if that ever happens to them. There are a few companies out there that do not pay on time - I just wasn't willing to take the chance on them since it happened with my very first check. I sure hope it works out for you! Let me know if I can help.
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Hurry up! Hurry up! Hurry up!
We're way behind! Hurry up!
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Someone majorly needs to switch to decaf.
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Thanks for the ino - guess I'll just stay where I am !
try quitting and going to Diskriter - sm
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Diskriter is notorious for that - sm
They told me to work the weekend one time because they were "soooo behind and the client was getting angry." I woke up at 5 a.m. on a Saturday morning and sat until 8:30 and waited and waited and waited. Finally a report came up. I worked until 12:30 p.m. and couldn't stand it anymore. I made a whopping $12.00.
Diskriter needs weekend help sm
They just started allowing PT weekend only as an option. Their platform is easy to use. Line rate isn't to bad either because you get more for if you are hired as a weekend only MT.
Diskriter needs help all around - they need transcriptionists for
all shifts, and are finally getting desperate enough to hire PT
Anyone with info. on Diskriter??
Hello! This is my first time to post here on MTstars. I have accepted a position with Diskriter and should be receiving my equipment next week. I just found out about MTstars and I wish I would have found it before. I am currently employed elsewhere right now and need to make more money. I feel like I am typing my fingers to the bone for 8 hours or longer and at the end of my shift only end up with 750 lines, when I need at least 1500 lines per shift or more. I have been transcribing for about 3 years and the first job I had, I could hit 1500 lines, no problem, during my shift. The problem with my current job is that we run out of work (but get paid for standby). I love my insurance and need to keep it. I plan on working both jobs and have absolutley no idea if I will be able to keep up with my family and their activities. I am strongwilled and determined to make money in this business. Not to ramble on......
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Overwhelmed MT from Texas
I believe Diskriter in Pittsburgh did this..nm
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Anyone who works for Diskriter. How flexible are they with schedules? I am asking because I work full-time inhouse right now and work every third weekend. On that weekend I get Friday off or another day if I need it. How flexible are they with their part-time hours? I want to get as much information about this as I can before I get myself into something that is not good. I have never worked from home before other than on cassettes and am still getting used to all the lingo for at home transcription. Please anyone with good intentions only. I am doing this as a second job and really want to make sure it works out. 
Work you working for Diskriter
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Diskriter needs weekend coverage - nm
no msg
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anything for MT week??? Just curious - I didn't, but I see that they gave out an American Express gift cheque.
Hmm. Might you be a Diskriter recruiter or are you thinking
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Only hospitals and Diskriter do actual sm
background checks where this information would turn up. They also ask on their applications.
I have never been asked when applying for a service. If the question is not asked, then there must not be a prohibition on felons.
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I see many ads for Disriter, but relatively few people reading the ad as opposed to the other MTSO posters. Why is this? Anyone work for them? Are they an affilitate of the Q?
Diskriter only hires FULL TIME - sorry
no message
Honest opinions on Diskriter needed please - sm
ESLs are no big deal to me. I am working right now but I have been running out of work every day now for over two months. Time to consider a change.
I have checked the archives but nothing more recent than November 2005 is coming up.
No flames please, just honest opinions.
Thanks in advance.
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 MT Stars and Diskriter for making MT week so much fun. I received my American Express $50 gift cheque in the mail today from Diskriter. This gift is truly appreciated, thanks again!
Was this Diskriter? They asked for pix, too, for hospital position. n/m
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Does anyone work for Diskriter - if so, can you help me out with my question on the Company board
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Diskriter fired a bunch of MTs. check these boards
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I'm in the same boat trying to test for Diskriter. Any words of wisdom about getting
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maybe Phillie got smart by getting rid of Diskriter and paying REAL transcriptionists what they are
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I never received, and neither did my
We were all at the big M. I just resigned after almost a year, and did meet all of their criteria. However, their system isn't correct and even said that I was not going to be hired when my friend asked about her referral bonus. Mind you...I had already worked there for 6 months at this point. I keep getting "I will check on it" when I ask about my sign on bonus. I gave up and left.
I have received these before too. sm
I just deleted it and ignored it.
I received this because...
I received this because I had posted on this forum about increasing my production. This particular person emailed me through this board with that response. And no, I am not going to send my work overseas to them for those of you who are wondering. lol
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I use it and really like it. Expander is similar to autocorrect. I would make my line count if I was able to sit down for 5 minutes without being bothered.
ChartScript - SM
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Thanks for responding to my question. I have cable internet. The only thing on my computer that goes slow is Chartscript. I search something on Google in a different window and it is really fast, then I go back to Chartscript and get so aggravated! See my problem is that I've come to rely on Instant Text SO much.. have used it for 3 years and just the thoughts of working without it scared me so much. I was told there isn't a way to import our Expanders into CS. I really do think though that it is the INstant Text program that is messing me up here. I'm gonna have to try to figure this out and start using the expanders in Chartscript, I know it! :o) Thanks again..
Chartscript
Thanks very much.
Chartscript
Also, I've read a post that it does not work with expanders, is that correct?
Tx for the reply.
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Please tell me how to run my linecount. I really need some help with this. Started with a new company and asked but have not received an answer yet...maybe they don't want to discourage me?? Thanks in advance
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We use chartscript at the hospital where I work. On your main screen at the top is Reports. Click on this, then User Documents. Put in the date range and then click okay...then click on Print Preview. This should do it :)
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Need info regarding Chartscript. Is it a good platform to work on? Is it in Word? How long for a learning time? Good line counts with it. Also, are you able to use PC Shorthand, and can I use my Stedman's medical/pharmaceutical spellchecker too. I would be lost without both of these helpers!!!
Thank you.
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Can anyone who works on ChartScript tell me if it is Word-based, and what they thing of it? TIA.
Chartscript, sm
as far as the format- sorry don’t know that.
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