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I would be leery of a doctor in Milwaukee, Wisconsin - looking to hire a transcriptionist. SM
Posted: May 03, 2013
**monitors, if this is not appropriate, please let me know. Dr Farzaneh Tondkar - I believe she does social security exams as well as other dictation work. She sent multiple voice files, I type them up and send back the same day, she will claim 2 days later she never got the work. I extensively explain how I sent things, she didn't get them in email. Then another dance of how she didn't get the work, I re-send it again. I also spent time double checking every single voice file (some blank, many duplicates) to make sure I didn't miss anything, and explain again, with a complete list of patient reports by name. Then when I ask about my check that she said she'd send last week, an excuse that she ran out of checks and is out of town, what is my bank and she will deposit the money, etc. Contradictory statements such as claims she never got the reports, but then later says reports were too long and detailed, she had to hire someone to correct them??? All this in text messages, but she can't pull attached reports out of an email? My experience. Small claims court coming up if I don't get that check pretty quick.
being a wisconsin resident - I was immediately interested
[ In Reply To ..]in this person. She apparently has several offices in the Milw area. doing a google search, the very first link provided was as below. This alone would make me greatly concerned. I have no suggestions for you as to retrieving anything owed you, but perhaps one should be more diligent about investigating those we potentially work for, prior to accepting employment....not to mean that you did anything wrong, just be more wary. Good luck in getting your funds owed.
p.s. this document contains many others - not just her, but she is on there
[ In Reply To ..]keep scrolling down, you will find her.
Just a thought on getting your money - Old Pro
[ In Reply To ..]If I were in your position, I would make an informal phone call to the Wisconsin Medical Board and run it by their ethics committee.......
Ran out of checks? - Anon
[ In Reply To ..]What about a money order or cashier's check? Please don't give this person your bank account number.
Thank you for your responses, everyone. - OP SM
[ In Reply To ..]I did a search last night and found that Ohio website, very good to know, despite being after the fact. I will keep this in mind for any other IC accounts I take on in the future.
I think calling the Wisconsin medical board is a very good idea, thank you.
I definitely told her there were places in New York she could get cashier's checks or money orders. I did her work promptly and expected to be paid promptly. she texts back "sure." She's got money to fly out to NY this week and last week, but no checks right now, and hasn't had a chance to send it. Yep, sure thing, lady.
No, I did not give her my bank information, no way.
I will have that money by Friday, or I will be filing in small claims. Could tell her I'd drive to Milwaukee on Friday when she's back in town, to pick up the check, but I'll have to tack on time and mileage and gas expense. I'd say about $60 round trip should cover it. In Wisconsin, the party at fault is liable for expenses, so it won't bother me a bit to take it to small claims. I would assume it might shake her wallet loose if I mention "my attorney..."
I was recommended her by a very wonderful guy that I currently work for. He's fantastic, every MT's dream employer. I hope to Havoc that he did a background check and considered it very carefully if he hired her... *sigh...
I'll keep after her every few days, I have unlimited text package. I did her work and I want that money.
She also told me she had to hire someone to correct the reports I did; this, after she denied receiving them. Yep. Said this was very difficult for her what we did and hoped next time would be easier.
NEXT TIME?? Did I miss something in the translation here? You hired someone else to correct my work, but you want me to do your work again???
Next time you send reports and want them back by a specific day, I might just have run out of time to do them, sorry. I'll get to them next weekend.
I'm done with her, there is NO next time...
OP SM - Old Pro
[ In Reply To ..]You are making all of the right moves. You might want to sign onto Manta and Glass Ceiling (both are free) and post your experience so others do not fall into her trap. I am all for exposing MTSOs who mistreat their MTs. I have myself done it before during my stint as an MT and would not hesitate to do it again if the occasion ever arose. Good luck to you.
Send her a Paypal link - do mess with my money
[ In Reply To ..]Let her know you expect to see payment in your Paypal account within 24 hours. That if payment is NOT in the Paypal account in 24 hours, you will take further action.
HOWEVER, and I feel like I say this a lot -- What does the CONTRACT you had her sign when you took her on as a client say with regard to how and when you will be paid? As a business person, you surely had her sign a contract and hopefully you included a penalty clause.
Not sure how long it's been since you did the work and she hasn't paid you but it sure does make life easier when you have it all in writing.
Good luck getting your funds!
she won't face you in person. Risk getting slugged? people like this - cowards - because they are doing wrong and know it.
[ In Reply To ..]as it stands she is hiding behind technology. How convenient she is 'out of checks, out of town.' PFFFTTT. Document/date/hard copy EVERYTHING for the courts. Also report to BBB as they will approach her about it, and the public is very familiar with the BBB, usually starting there when checking people out. Check her licensure for current credentials.
Good luck, hope you nail her and brand her with her physician associates as well. Keep us posted.
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