well oldtime, I'll bet that you have good work ethics. But, people like you are far and few in
Posted By: between. For about every (sm) on 2005-11-05
In Reply to: same for me - unhappy MQ oldtimer
6 to 8 MTs only a couple actually work out. That is an absolute shame, but it's the truth. How do I know this? Because I surveyed several services asking the very same question to each and this is what the averages were. Of course, someone here will whine about how many services I surveyed, were they friend, etc., but I can say with absolute certainty that I was completely fair in my end figures.
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Yes, but can you transcribe? Do you have good work ethics?
Yes, but can you transcribe an easy 2 minute dictation in under an hour?
Do you have good work ethics? Which, begs the question, do you know the definition of ethics?
Can you stick to days and hours you agreed to?
Can you not make up excuses for not working?
Can you stay in your chair and not a leave a job hanging for hours on end?
Are you in this century regarding technology? Which, also begs the question, can you download, install, configure, and operate the newer programs that MTSOs are using?
If you answered no to any of these questions, you're in the wrong industry and from what this MTSO has been getting lately, there are a lot of you out there who have absolutely no business trying to work in this industry.
Work ethics ??
I have been subcontracting through a mom/pop company for about three years. They have a few different accounts, but I mostly do the same doctor every day, along with a few people in his clinic. The transcription company owner has had some health problems, so I stepped up and am now doing my share of the transcription, editing, sending the work in, and the billing. (I am being paid (not much) for my extra work). Anyway, the one clinic that I have been typing for about three years called me. They are not happy with the contract holder and said that something needs to change. She has become very unorganized and rude with this clinic. I work my butt off to try to keep them happy on my end, but she shows no interest in trying to be nice or anything and she says she doesn't care if they drop her, it would make her life a lot easier. The final straw before the telephone call was that she returned tapes from other clinics to this clinic and they freaked out about patient privacy (totally understandable).
Anyway, the clinic called me and asked if I would be interested in working in-house (I'm not) or trying to figure something out as they no longer want to work through this company, but they are very happy with my transcription. I told them that I was very sorry for the tape confusion and I that I felt that I was being misrepresented by the people who were picking up and dropping off the tapes.
It is very hard to explain the whole situation, but the lady who I contract through has said, just in passing and I don't know if she was serious, "If they drop my account with them, you can have them." I just don't know how bad it would be if I stopped subcontracting through her and just went straight to the clinic.
I would love some opinions on this. Sorry it was so long. I am very stressed out about this. If she loses the contract and I stay with her, I will lose a lot of lines...thousands. I just don't know what to do. Thanks.
I'll be here! Good luck tonight!! Hope you have work
galore! 
i would not babysit them. if their quality is that bad on resume, it would be on work ethics too.
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Thank you, sounds like you work for good people....
I think no matter where you go it has its little ups and downs. Have a good day and thank you for responding.
work ethics should work both ways
Sorry that happened to you. Sure, legally they can do whatever the heck they want, but they destroyed their business relationship with you. Shame MT is a buyers market and they felt they could dump your service just like that (and without even telling you they were dropping you - who the heck are you - Milton? (from Office Space - you know, they just stopped paying him in hopes he would just stop coming to work))
hire people with solid longstanding work background with good references; like myself
nm
k, that is your opinion, i stated mine. poor quality in my opinion shows bad work ethics if they do
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rude people? I would take good pay over polite people any day
Besides that they have never been rude to me and I have been here for almost 2 years. What do you consider a bad account?
I know my account is a little tough, but I am used to it. I am tough!
My people skills are just fine. I just want to hire people who want to work.
I've not been ugly, I've asked questions, legitimate ones. Please tell me what is wrong with that. This site is not just for MTs, it is for QA Editors, Supervisors, Service Owners, there's even sections for Billers, Coders, and Nurses.
you don't really listen to people because you figure you'll
You'll be fine. I was afraid to be around people again too but
after the first week I couldn't believe I was working at home like a recluse all those years and actually enjoyed making friends and having conversations with coworkers and patients. I missed being sociable and didn't even realize it. Also, it does wonder for the disposition when you're not at work too. I've never been happier and am better able to participate in conversations now that I'm not alone 8 hours a day typing. You'll be fine.
I've said it before, and I'll say it again - animals know things people don't.
nm
With your people skills, you'll stay unemployed. nm
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2 people to do that amount of work, is she nuts? More like 20+ people - nm
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good for you; you'll get more from it, with good socialization,
nm
Good idea! I'll do that now.....nm
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You'll get some good tips here. sm
First rule: Use your expander. You can't use it enough. Put all the medical terms in, general phrases from basic English, words you make typos in, medications that needs to be capitalized, Dr.'s names, anything you can think of. It takes time at first, but saves you hours later.
Also, if you have to find difficult words, keep a list. That way you won't have to look it up twice. You always think you'll remember it, but you probably won't.
The biggest thing is not to let the job overwhelm you. There is so much to learn. I don't know how it is for those of you coming out of a school, but when I started with no training, it took about 3 years to really train. So don't get discouraged. It gets easier. Best of luck.
I would agree with HP being good. I'll only
is better in this profession because most won't accept Vista anyhow. The OP might want to try a secondhand computer store and then just purchase the Office Suite you'd like. I did this and have good luck so far knock on wood with Office 2003.
Good luck, but you'll need your CMT...
The only other way possible I can think of, and someone above already mentioned it, is have another Transcriptionist train you. That's how I got into this field. However, most transcriptionists aren't in the situation to train to nor do they probably want to. If you do choose to do online courses, I would personally recommend CareerStep... just stay away from PCDI! I have two friends going through CareerStep and they both are enjoying the course.
Otherwise, this isn't a job you can just walk up to and start without any knowledge. If you want an easy job like that where you need no training, or training on the job, try a gas station or fast food restaurant. Sorry, I'm not trying to sound harsh, just truthful. You need a lot of training before working as an MT, as another poster said, it really is like a second language! You have to learn terminology, pharmaceuticals, anatomy, etc. However, I wish you the best of luck. If you *really* want to become an MT, then you can do it!
Maybe someday you'll be good enough
to be a QA, since you obviously have no idea at this point what the job entails.
If your trainer is as good as mine, you'll do just
fine. The auto correct, auto Expander -- very easy to use and easy to access while transcribing so you can add as you go. 
Good idea...I'll check into it. Thanks!
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I'll consider it--that sounds good and low tech, lol--NM
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Good advice...thanks! I'll save my $$ (NM)
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I don't think you'll get a good answer from the info...
you provided. It varies too much from location to location.
I've seen some MTs on here that say inhouse in their area make less than $10 an hour. Our local starts newbies (providing they pass the tests) at $16.79 an hour.
Good thing you kept all your wage statements. You'll have
a fight but at least you have the proof you'll need.
I've been using it a few years now. It's pretty good. You'll get used to it. -nm
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Sounds good to me! I'll take it. Unless their lines are skewed.
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Thanks!...good idea about adding the def to the glossary...I'll try that too
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ethics
I posted yesterday but it never appeared???
Anyway, it wouldn't hurt to talk to your supervisor. I happen to work on an account that's a Catholic Hospital so they refuse abortions.
MT Ethics
The issue is that no one bothered to inform me and YES I am getting less work. This was my account that I acquired and have worked hard on for 1-1/2 years. I think it's despicable. Yes, my client can contract with whomever they wish, but the decent thing to do is at least notify me they were making some changes.
Ethics
That's just it. I am not receiving the same work. I have actually turn away work to keep room for the work load. I am disgusted and will NEVER have anyone fill it for me again. Here I am doing the office a favor and then slapped in the face. Where are the morals here?
Good girl Laurie...now you'll have a nice night
and the evil doers can spread their evil elsewhere!
Hey Frank, I'll work for you
email me and we'll talk.
Now I'll never get my work done. Puppies!
They'll ask you what sort of work (sm)
you like to do best and least, and then they'll make sure to assign you to the sort of work you like least!
Amphion is 70% boring clinic notes, for which they pay a pittance. In addition, you have to input all the demographic data from some blurry pdf copy of a fax printout. Of course the info you're given in the dictation (the account number) isn't how the fax is organized, so you have to play hunt the patient for each stupid little 10-line progress note.
Tell us if you can make any money this way, because I sure couldn't.
Thanks. My optometrist says he'll work with me
until I'm satisfied. He said if I went to bifocal glasses and was comfortable with them that I didn't have to pay until they got it right.
I was going to wear the new contacts today to give it one more try before I go back, but I got shampoo in my eye in the shower this morning and it won't stop watering, so I'm not about to try to put in contacts.
Yes, bother with it now and you'll work less.
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guess you have no ethics eh?..sm
no ethics
no morals
think you're going to heaven?
No contract. And no ethics.
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MT Ethics question
Hello-Need some feedback. I am a seasoned IC MT. The PT office I type for asked that I find a back-up for a vacation I went on in August. I found someone, which took considerable time, to fill in for me. I gave her the opportunity to make some extra cash and assured her that I would send accounts her way if I could, etc. I just found out, she is also transcribing for this office behind my back. I had no idea. Isn't this unethical???? Shouldn't she have extended the courtesy of at least informing me? I would never do that. Not sure of the circumstances, either. Whether she offered them less rates, or if they initiated contact. Either way, I feel like I have been "had". Please comment. Anyone?
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They're supposed to be good luck. He'll find his way out when he's hungry. nm
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They'll do the work by posting every other word
because medical transcription is so danged "easy" to do! We just type what we hear (who cares about the danged PATIENT?).
have you ever edits Indian work? You'll never be out of a job.
nm
My responses were always..thanks for the feedback..I'll work on that.
nm
MQ mandatory code of ethics course?
Did anyone else get an email from Howard about all MQ employees taking a mandatory ethics course? Hmm...I thot I already WAS ethical....
Well let me assure you the company has no ethics...
either and has been banned from this board because of it. They don't treat this account the way they should and quite frankly the client deserves better.
cant you report him to an ethics board?
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