Is it normal for companies not to pay you
Posted By: JA on 2008-06-24
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when they train you on their software? After all it is suppose to take 3 hours. TIA
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NORMAL'S
What are normals? When someone says I have worked on my normals for a few years, and I am not giving them to another company to use. I am just starting out, and I was just curious.
Thanks!
Is this normal?
I am fairly new to transcribing and on my job we are in charge of keeping track of the doctor's dictation. If they are late, we have to notify them and keep notifying them until they do it or else they are fined. One of my doctors is really bad and it takes me a lot of time to track her dictation to see if she is doing it or not. I get paid by production and feel this is not my job when she is so bad.
What's your input? Thanks.
Is this normal
Yes, we bring up the doctor's schedules every day and mark off as we do them. If there are any outstanding, we send a notice to them. They don't like it and I get caught in between the doctor and the clinic with it. I have to send them a note every week until they do their dictation. Like I said, it is very time consuming with the one and my production suffers. Just wondering if it was normal for the profession to do this. Wish I could just key and not have to take care of the doctor. Thanks for your input.
Yes, that's normal. By law they need 2 forms of ID. sm
Every company I've worked for has needed this. They keep it on file as proof that you're legally able to work in the U.S.
I'm a newbie, is this normal?
I have been working for Focus Infomatics for 2 months. They "love to hire newbies" but do zero training and expect us to be on DSP status within 1 week. I am at the point where they have given me one more week but without offering any assistance on training or mentoring. I was just wondering if this is normal behavior for other transcription companies out there and also which companies are good to work for. All of the managers and editors at Focus are in India and are difficult to speak with. Thanks!
It is normal to be slow at first
I mostly edit VR reports with a few standard thrown in on acute care and ER reports. When I first started, I might have made 500 lines on a good day. Now I generally get 1200-1600 and have been doing this for 1-1/2 years. Once in a while though, I will have a run of difficult speakers and wind up with fewer lines on those days. So, I think it is safe to say we all can have a bad day sometimes.
Rest assured, as a new MT your speed and confidence will grow. When I first started, I found myself looking up a lot more than I ever thought I would have to. Of course, I still find the need to research, but not on every report.
My best suggestion for increasing speed is to try to get where you can read (and comprehend) along with the speaker. That was hard for me at first because I guess my mind was filling in errors at times and I would have to catch them on proofing, but I found slowing down the dictation helped until I got used to the speaker's voice.
I don't think anyone can really tell you exactly how many lines you should be getting right now without knowing what kind of account and difficulty of speakers you have because some accounts and speakers are easier/more difficult than others. Most of us start off rather slow and build from there. Accuracy is extraordinarily important and is key to your success.
I wish you success. God Bless.
Never heard of an MT doing this. Probably not in our normal job description!
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One main problem with AutoCorrect is that the normal.dot and .acl files
If you're going to rely on AutoCorrect as your Expander utility, make sure you back up your normal.dot and .acl files regularly. If the files become corrupt (and with Word it's usually just a matter of time), you will lose all your AutoCorrect and AutoText entries, macros, and some other customizations.
No, it's not normal. What atrocious conduct!! Take it as a loss and read the newbies
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Companies probably won't
hire you if you haven't finished school. I don't know that for a fact though. Someone running their own business might though. You just have to find someone and show how knowledgable you are in the field. As to equipment, that varies depending on what the company or person needs you to have.
Companies...
Hello all!
I am sure this has been asked and I have been a lot of researching for companies on line that offer benefits - not IC positions. I have not had much success and wondered if any of you gals/guys are working such companies, are they hiring, and more importantly would they hire a Career Step grad with a little over 1 year experience? I work at a local PT company, but am tired of driving to town every day for the tapes and making deliveries - had a taste of online work once and would like to get back to that, but need benefits!! Thanks!!
Lori
companies
I graduated in May and am now working for Orion Medical Transcription and love it. They are a great company and have a wonderful mentoring program. I do not know if they are presently hiring, but give them a try.
MT companies
May I suggest looking into your local community college for your medical transcription training? Part of the course of study for my MT diploma was an internship with an actual transcription company which was a great help to get training in the real world of medical transcription and to see how a transcription company actually works. I was able to take all the classes online, done in the time framework of actual college classes plus I've earned credits that I could use toward something else.
They have a certificate program, a diploma program (which I earned) and an associates degree program. I know nothing about the online MT companies...but it seems to me an actual brick/mortar college adds more credibility to your credentials. I had great instructors and a location to go to when I needed to see them face to face.
I could be wrong as I haven't checked out anything else but this would be my suggestion to those looking to earn their MT training.
There are a few companies out there...
who will hire new grads. I know, for instance, that both Medquist and Spheris allow grads of the CareerStep online program to apply for an at-home position with them immediately upon completion of the course. Both CareerStep and M-Tec are very well-known and legitimate online schools that employers will recognize right away. You might also try sending your resume to USA Medical Transcription (www.usamt.net). They are a smaller company in Florida with an internship program for brand new MTs.
Those companies should be
ashamed. Obviously what they care most about is the almighty dollar (to go in their pocket). Some companies are turning MTs into sweatshop labor. It is especially hard for newbies. Once newbies get some time in, they won't be so insulted with poor line rates. Still, companies should be ashamed of themselves for what they do to MTs paid on production.
More MT Companies
This website also has a plethera of potential hiring companies.
http://www.dmoz.org/Health/Professions/Medical_Transcription/Services/North_America/United_States/
More MT Companies
http://www.dmoz.org/Health/Professions/Medical_Transcription/Services/North_America/United_States/
It has nothing to do with the MT companies...
They are free to hire as they please. They do not owe anyone an explanation.
Regarding your other comments, there are so many MTs who either never even went through an MT training program or went through a program that was not one of the "top 3," and they have found jobs and are successful. How many times does this need to be said before you understand it? Stop putting unnecessary fear into people. If a person wants to succeed in this industry, it is possible via many routes.
how many companies
HOw many companies have you both applied to? Was it just the nationals like MQ and Spheris? Did you try all the small, independent MTSO's out there?
I am a newbie who has been working for a little over 2 months. I applied to over 140 companies, all within one weekend, and found a job by the end of the following week. I recieved a total of 13 responses. I understand that 13 responses out of the 140+ resumes I sent out seems bleak, but I got 13 responses!!! And a job!!! It may seem tedious to sit and do that, but if you found a job at the end of it all, wouldnt it be worth it?
Applying to one company every few days will get you no where. Apply to as many as you can find, and do it all within a week. Spacing them out will only stress you out. Beef up your resume and research how to write a great cover. Print out a list of companies and check them off as you go. Apply to them all and test for as many of them that will let you. Use the time you are not applying to retranscribe the stuff you did in school. It will keep what you learned sharp and help with you typing speed as well.
Good Luck.
Did you try all of these companies?
Here is a list that someone posted of companies who supposedly will hire newbies: http://forum.mtstars.com/medical_transcription/v/3/7497.html. You might want to try sending your resume to all of them. It may take a lot of sending, but you should get some responses.
If you do save the tests you are taking (if you have permission) and are unsure why you failed, I would be more than happy to look over anything and give you feedback. You can E-mail me if you'd like at mtmentor@gmail.com. 
Companies
Why would you want someone to list the companies from the COC on a public forum? If you were a loyal M-TECer, you should know better! And obviously you haven't read the copyright warnings of late. It won't hurt you to wait a week or so until you find out the results of your test.
Companies
Oh jeez, there have been a lot. I went down the list at mtdaily.com and applied to any of the jobs that were hiring, and didn't mention experience.
Named companies:
MedQuist
Mrecord
Princeton
A few of the local hospitals to name a few.
Maybe try companies looking for IC?
They seem to be more flexible with hours, so maybe they are more flexible if you can only have satellite.
Have you ever looked into wireless internet through your cell phone? My sister does this, though I couldn't tell you any more about it. They got it from their cell phone company. It might be similar to satellite, but they don't ever seem to lose signal like satellite sometimes does in bad storms.
Good luck.
Also, I would periodically check with your phone company. My in-laws went from not being able to get DSL the last 5 years to just getting hooked up with it this past week. Granted, they are in the extended network, so had to pay a little more at first, but now they pay less than I do for the same service :)
Good luck.
do companies
say they are interested, set-up a phone interview, and then NOT call at the designated time? I have had this happen twice!
What are the top national companies
that have good reputations as employers? I'd like to contact them to see what schools they see as "top notch". TIA! -Anne :)
Now, which companies fit the above requirements? LOL
Oy, that'd be a nice place to work.
It's likely that most companies won't test you without
I'm a small MTSO and won't even consider testing someone if they haven't been trained, preferably at one of the better schools (M-TEC, Andrews, etc.)
Some companies won't even let you test unless
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You'd have to test for companies. How would you do?
What would happen when the truth came out? There is no faking it when it comes to doing hospital work. Did you see the ads for general/religious transcription? If your English skills are top-notch, jump on those. One of the companies says they also have or will be getting some MT work, I believe.
Good luck.
Big 3 is schools, not companies
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What companies are you appying with
What companies have you applied with? There are companies out there that will hire with no experience. I am proof of that.
No, it is not good, and companies know it...
and will not test people who go to that school. They used to have another name, they changed it to Allied because word got out that they are a cheap school that does not adequate prepare you for this career.
You need to check into Andrews School or M-Tec. Employers will waive the 2-year experience requirement if you graduate from those two schools, and you will be able to get a job.
There are companies that offer
"internships," but a lot of them are scams. If any company requires you to pay $$ upfront or to buy equiptment/software from them you can be sure they are a scam. If in doubt ask about them here. You can post your resume on the various free job boards and you may get a response from a company who might not post ads on the boards.
Most companies will not hire
you before completing your course unless you attend Career Step, M-Tech or Andrews. Allied is not good with helping you obtain a position, they only help with your resume and directing you towards companies that test. You can try testing with MT companies, but be aware that if you do not pass you may have to wait 6 months before retesting. Good luck.
This varies with companies, but
most of them have a word test to test terminology and spelling and then some dictation as well. Some are timed and some are not.
For a list of companies ...
Check out -- http://www.transcriptionresource.com/companies.htm.
If you received your training from certain places, some employers will waive the experience requirement. Check with your school for assistance with job placement too. GOOD LUCK!
Difficult but possible. Most companies want
FT people so that may add a little difficulty on top of the fact that you are a newbie. It depends on what school you went to how easy it will be for you to find a position. If you want to one of the 2 best recognized schools, M-Tec or Andrews, your chances are pretty good. It you went to PCDI or At-Home Professions it will be extremely difficult, though not impossible. Post your resumes on all the various free MT job boards. I would also suggest looking locally for a clinic or hospital position. If you didn't come from one of the better schools you're going to need a lot of mentoring and working on-site is a good way to get that.
What companies are reputable?
I am new to this and looking for direction.
Thanks!
Well, some of the companies here that post ads
I guess a newbie can do all right. There are so many new grads looking for work that why not try the largest employer. If it is so bad, then once experienced enough they can leave for a better company if that be the case. 
testing with companies
What if you keep sending out resumes and never hear anything back? That's mostly what's been happening to me. It's very discouraging. I also got top grades in school, but all people want is experience.
Have you tested yet with any companies to see how well
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No companies have let me test yet
I haven't received any replies yet from companies to let me test. Is there any way to test other than sending out resumes?
Have you tested for any companies yet? If so how did you
do, how do you think you did. Just because you finished a course and have a certificate or diploma doesn't mean you got a good education. You aren't going to make good money as a newbie so you can give up the thought about getting paid well. I pay for MTs keeps going down. Even if you have 10+ years of experience you aren't going to be making $40,000/year unless you have a very good platform, good dictators, lots of expansions, and you can type super fast.
That's why companies offer less and less.
They know newbies will take whatever the company offers for experience. Don't you think you're worth more than that? I turned down every offer that was less than 8 cpl after I graduated. It's insulting yet fruitful because of "experience."
List of companies
Here is the link to a list of companies. http://forum.mtstars.com/medical_transcription/v/3/7497.html
Here you have contact info for some of those companies:
http://www.mtinsider.net/2008/06/companies-that-hire-newbies.html
Good luck!
There are a lot of companies now that will provide
an expander. Some have programs that will only work with certain ones. The most widely used by companies I believe in ShortHand/SpeedType. I don't know anything about IT so don't know how it compares. You can go to SH website and download a 30 day trial, don't know if there is a trial for IT. I know with SH/ST you can convert your expansions from other programs. I wouldn't buy an expander though until you get a job. I know a lot of people who still use autocorrect in Word. Most companies use Word in some form and should be sufficient initially.
Most common MT companies
I'm sure that someone out there can easily answer my question. I am a newer MT with only 6 months of experience and am trying to get on with an at home company. It has been suggested for me to just apply to the major companies out there and see what happens. I have already applied at Focus Informatics, but other than that I don't know which other companies to try.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
SMALL MT COMPANIES
Hi,
Does anyone know of any small MT companies?
Thanks,
Newbie MT
Why not try contacting companies?
Take the responsibility upon yourself and use the resources this board and others have already provided for you.
You can search here and on www.mtchat.com for names of companies. Call them up or email them. If they're hiring, they'll tell you. If they're not, perhaps they'll hold your application.
You have the ability to make a list of companies you would like to work for and contact them directly.
Also ask your school for names of companies which have hired their graduates in the past. They should keep a file of companies which have been pleased with their grads.
Your school should have given you some suggestions for how to find companies and how to apply. If you missed that, ask them for that additional material.
What companies have you applied with?
There used to be a list here of companies that would hire graduates. You might check the archives and see if you missed any.
Go look at the big MT companies' websites.
Many of them say they SPECIFICALLY take Career Step grads. Seems like you wasted triple the amount of money on Andrews for no reason.
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